Behind every ceremony is a celebrant with a story of their own. A collection of experiences, passions and talents that shapes the way they connect with others. In this edition of Faces of the Foundation, we meet David: Edinburgh celebrant, maritime safety expert, world traveller and accomplished musical director. From a lifelong ambition to become...
When we talk about grants and charitable funding, it’s easy to focus on the number. £250. £500. £1,000. But perhaps the more important question isn’t how much is the grant worth? It’s what could that funding make possible? For a small charity or community organisation, relatively modest funding can sometimes be the difference between having...
One of the wonderful things about being a Humanist celebrant is having the opportunity to experience so many weddings in so many incredible locations. Every once in a while, it also gives me the chance to let someone else share in the joy that I am privileged to experience regularly. In June, my good friend...
When we hear the words “support a charity”, our thoughts often immediately turn to money. Making a donation. Sponsoring someone. Putting a few pounds into a collection tin. And, of course, financial support is incredibly important. For small charities in particular, every donation can help keep services running, projects moving and support reaching the people...
Every charity begins in the same way. Not with funding. Not with an office. Not with a strategy. It begins with someone noticing that something could be better. Someone who saw a gap, recognised a need, or experienced a challenge first-hand and decided they couldn’t simply walk past it. They chose to do something. That...
Supporting small Scottish charities to create lasting change. At The Fuze Foundation, we believe that even a relatively small grant can make a life-changing difference when placed in the hands of people who are passionate about improving their communities. That’s why we’re delighted to launch The Fuze Foundation Making a Difference Grant. This year,...
In our latest Faces of the Foundation feature, we meet Susan. A celebrant, devoted mum and lifelong adventurer whose journey has taken her from Malaysia and Melbourne to cruise ships, Humanism and family life in Bishopton. Susan shares how a romantic first date in Costa Rica, her own Humanist wedding on the banks of Loch...
There are moments in life when finding the right words feels impossible. How do you put into words the excitement of marrying your favourite person? The overwhelming love you feel for a new child? Or the depth of emotion that comes with saying goodbye to someone you’ve loved? Sometimes, the perfect words come naturally. Sometimes,...
There is often a temptation, when someone we care about is struggling, to try to fix things. We search for the right words. We offer advice. We try to make sense of what has happened or look for solutions that might make things better. But some experiences cannot be fixed. Some losses, worries and difficult...
There are seasons in life when everything seems to happen at once. Work deadlines pile up. Family commitments fill the calendar. Messages go unanswered for a little longer than we’d like. The days become busy, noisy and, at times, overwhelming. And often, without even realising it, the first thing to slip is connection. Not because...
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