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...
In this month’s ‘Faces of The Foundation’ , we’re getting to know the person behind Aberdeen based Humanist celebrant Katy Smith. I had a rather unique beginning, having been born in New York. However, I moved to Scotland when I was four years old, so unfortunately I never picked up the lovely Big...
Last week, we explored what Humanism means and the values that sit at its heart. This week, we wanted to share how those values influence the work of The Fuze Foundation and why Humanism is not simply something we talk about, but something we strive to put into practice every day. At The Fuze Foundation...
As World Humanist Day approached, I’ve found myself reflecting on a question that I’ve been asked many times over the years: “What exactly is Humanism?“ It’s a fair question. Humanism is often misunderstood, and many people assume it is simply the absence of religion. In reality, Humanism is much more than that. For me, Humanism...
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