Perth Soroptimist Perth are pleased to support the work of Trauma Healing Together. We presented a cheque for £1500 in support women accessing the Pathways to Hope project!
On 8th March, Soroptimist International Perth marked International Women’s Day with a virtual Zoom meeting, welcoming members and guests from fellow Soroptimist clubs and other women’s organisations. Our guest speaker, Louise Craig, Manager of Perth Women’s Aid, delivered a powerful and informative presentation about the charity, which was established in Perth in 1974. Louise highlighted the stark reality of domestic abuse in the UK, where on average two women each week lose their lives as a result of domestic violence. Nationally, there are around 60,000 recorded incidents each year, with more than 900 reported in the Perthshire area in the past year alone. The presentation was both moving and thought-provoking, reinforcing the vital work carried out locally to support women and families affected by abuse. If you would like to find out more about Soroptimist International Perth, or are interested in becoming a member, please
* * * OPEN MEETING – MARCH 2023 In celebration of International Women’s Day 2023, SI Perth held an Open Meeting on 7th March and were honoured to have as our guest speaker Dr. Kirsten E.H. Jenkins, Lecturer in Energy, Environment and Society at Edinburgh University. Kirsten’s talk was entitled: The importance of tackling climate change in a fair and just way for all sectors of society. The evening was enjoyed thoroughly by our members and a good number of invited guests, including three potential new members, who have now joined our organisation. Many heads of women’s charitable organisations, most of whom we work with as our charitable partners, attended the meeting and we received very favourable feedback on a pleasurable evening. * * * PERTH COLLEGE LUNCH – 22nd March 2023 Some of our members enjoyed a delicious lunch at the Training and
What a fantastic time we had at SI Perth’s opening lunch on Sunday, celebrating the launch of our 2024/2025 Programme! The day was filled with fun, laughter and so much inspiration—especially from the amazing Violet Dalton, who gave an uplifting talk on volunteerism. We were also thrilled to have Heidi Hope, sector manager for science, engineering and aviation at Perth College UHI, join us. Here’s to an incredible year ahead!
“Giving Back to Make a Difference! SI Perth is proud to support Aberlour Children’s Charity with a £1500 donation, helping to uplift children, individuals and families across Scotland. Together, we’re building brighter futures! https://www.aberlour.org.uk
SI Perth was thrilled to host a Strawberry Tea event on the SIGBI Day of Action, July 13th. We raised an impressive £480. These funds will be donated to a charity that supports the SIGBI national initiative to combat poverty, with a focus on alleviating food, health, and educational deficiencies. Our heartfelt thanks go to all who contributed.
Four members of Soroptimist International Perth were delighted to attend the Royal Garden Party at Holyrood on July 2nd. SI Perth was nominated by the Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross for their exceptional contributions to the local community. The ladies had a fantastic time and even had the opportunity to meet Prince Edward and His Majesty, King Charles.
