Hustle Helps

We really do want to make a difference. The Foundation was first created with the aim  to break down the barriers in terms of access to dance, exercise and well being. It provided funding to help small-scale projects reach their goals.

The above images show groups of children enjoying dance and fitness sessions funded by a Hustle Helps Grant

Who is Hustle Helps?

Hustle Helps is led by a small group of directors from education, health and fitness and communication.
Although initiated by Highland Hustle founder Gillian Urquhart, this is a separate entity and project.  As a former PE teacher Gillian is passionate about getting more children and adults active but recognises that there are often barriers in the way such as finance, lack of equipment, lack or knowledge or confidence to get started.
So she sought out a way to bring the benefits of dance to the local stage – by setting up a foundation to help raise money for people who need it most.  The Foundation aims have evolved over the last few years to have a particular focus on the benefits of Highland Dance.

If you would like to donate we would be really grateful. Get in touch please!  Email:  admin@highlandhustle.com

What is great about Highland Dance and why do we want more people to experience it?

The reasons are endless and developing strength, fitness, coordination, musicality as well as learning about tradition are  just a few.  We feel more people should have access to experience and to know more about Highland Dance.  These benefits all help us to feel good about ourselves and can also be a vital link to socialising for many people.  Loneliness has a huge impact on health at any stage of life.

Highland Hustle simply wants to spread the word about how wonderful Highland Dance is and to support others to get more people moving, feeling good and exercising in our local community.

SORRY, GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED

HOW TO APPLY FOR A GRANT

Hustle Helps aims to help non profit organisations put on Highland Dance competitions / live events following the COVID pandemic safely. It’s as simple as that.
The directors will consider grant applications of up to £200 from local groups / individuals.

How are funds raised?

Funds have beenraised at the Hustle Helps Foundation Celidh but any donations are very welcome throughout the year!  Donations for the raffle prizes at the ceilidh are particularly welcome.

Further funds were raised at the virtual Kiltwalk.

See video of challenge performance at the Hustle Helps Ceilidh 2018 below ...

Perth Autism Support benefited from a Hustle Helps Grant:

Where does the money go? Does it stay in Scotland?

It is anticipated that the majority of donations will be received from classes communities across Scotland and therefore the focus of the Grants will be awarded to worthy causes in Scotland.
However, Highland Hustle has international classes. Therefore, where a donation is raised via a Highland Hustle class out-with Scotland they will be encouraged to suggest a worthy cause in their local community.
For example, if £300 is raised by a class in Australia we will aim to provide a grant of a similar amount to a worthy cause in an area local to the Australian class where possible.

*If there is an application the Hustle Helps Board view as particularly worthy cause outwith Scotland it may be awarded at any time.

Join us at our Hustle Helps fundraising events when the Conference can next go ahead. All profits from ceilidh tickets and raffle prizes from the Highland Hustle Conference will be donated to Hustle Helps. Book your tickets here!

Note:  We are sorry that we can't help everyone.  The Hustle Helps Committee do assess each application and provide the Grants to those who we feel would benefit greatly with the funding raised. The committee may also reserve the right to award a smaller or larger than usual donation to any project as appropriate.