AXS for Families
Background
The AXS for Families Fund has been developed to help people living in Dumfries and Galloway affected by a loved one’s alcohol or drug issues. The AXS for Families Fund is also available to new and established Family Support Groupsgroups.
Applications are considered by members of the AXS Recovery Group, and each is considered on its own merits. The panel are keen to support as many people as possible, but applications must be completed by a member of staff from one of the ROSC partners and must meet some or all of the eligibility criteria.
How much can I apply for?
Grant awards will not normally exceed £150 per individual or group, except in exceptional individual circumstances. We cannot support ongoing room hire costs for groups.
Eligibility Criteria
- The individual or family must be affected by a loved one’s alcohol or other drug
- The individual or family must be resident in Dumfries and Galloway.
- Established and new family support groups based in Dumfries and Galloway may also apply for funding
- Applications must be completed and submitted by a member of staff who has assessed the request as appropriate.
- All applications must be countersigned by the relevant service manager. Applications that are not countersigned will not be considered.
What can I get funding for?
The Fund encourages requests that:
- Improve individual and family resilience
- Build skills, confidence and social connection
The Fund discourages requests for:
- Digital equipment (e.g. smart phones, tablets, laptops)
The Fund will not normally support:
- Household goods (e.g. carpets, white goods)
- Ongoing subscriptions or repeat costs such as room hire
- Applications from the same individual / family / group more than once a year
How to Contact Us
Please contact the AXS Partners with your ideas or email enquiries@adssws.co.uk for advice prior to making a full application.
The AXS for Families Fund is managed by ADS on behalf of the Dumfries and Galloway Alcohol and Drugs Partnership.
Application forms and guidance are available to download here – Click here to download