Hate Crime Security Fund Launched Published:
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A £500,000 fund will help places of worship to take security measures against hate crime.
Faith communities can apply for grants from the Hate Crime Security Fund, developed by the Scottish Government in partnership with Police Scotland.
Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison said:
“The Hate Crime Security Fund will help ensure faith communities in Scotland most vulnerable to hate crime are supported to worship in safety.
“Scotland is an inclusive and tolerant nation, but our society is not immune from the threat of prejudice and hate.
“Places of worship should be places of peace and sanctuary and our faith communities should feel safe and secure when they visit them.”
Sharon Fraser (left) and her walking groups. A DUNFERMLINE woman who turned her life around after surviving domestic violence is helping West Fifers take steps to boost their mental health after lockdown. Mum Sharon Fraser’s inspirational story has seen her go from being homeless to heading up six West Fife walking groups. Sharon, 42, said: “I joined a walking group in Dunfermline in 2003. “I was a single mum with a young son and needed to find something to improve my health and help me lose weight. I really enjoyed walking and I improved my health, lost weight and improved my confidence along the way. Unfortunately, the group (later) folded.