The Diocese of Paisley St. Mirin’s Fund awards small grants from our Episcopal Charities Fund for good causes that promote the work of the Kingdom of God among us.

Special consideration is given to :

• Children and Young People;

• The Elderly;

• People with disabilities & special needs;

• Those suffering from the effects of poverty or unemployment;

• Those suffering as a result of alcoholism and or drug abuse;

• Individuals or groups in the community suffering from the effects of discrimination;

• Those who have been or are experiencing mental illness;

• Those who are refugees or asylum seekers;

• Homeless;

• Where there is considerable involvement of local people as volunteers;

• Which operate on a self-help basis;

• Where funds are limited;

• Where match funding would be applicable;

• Who operate in an area where poverty and deprivation are daily realities;

This fund is built up from the fourth Sunday of Lent collection, 75% of which goes to SCIAF and 25% to our diocesan charitable works.  Applications can be made by parishioners in the diocese or for projects within the diocese.  Applications will be considered quarterly and can be made online from our diocesan website.

St. Mirin’s Fund Award
Diocese of Paisley
Cathedral Precincts
Incle Street
Paisley
PA1 1HR