Our Partners

Take One Action’s unique focus on creatively empowering people to be the change they want to see – globally and in Scotland – is supported by diverse funders, partners and sponsors who share this aim. Get involved.

Funders

Bertha Foundation

Bertha Foundation dreams of a more just world and supports forms of activism that aim to bring about change. We champion those using media, law and enterprise as tools to achieve their vision. We envision a society where stories come from many different voices, where law is used as a tool for justice and where business delivers positive social impact.

Topics: Activism / People Power, Art & Media in Social Change, Human Rights

City of Edinburgh Council

We are one of the largest councils in the UK, with our 17,000 staff providing high-quality services to nearly 500,000 people.

Creative Scotland

Creative Scotland is the public body that supports the arts, screen and creative industries across all parts of Scotland on behalf of everyone who lives, works or visits here.

Topics: Art & Media in Social Change

Principal supporters

Christian Aid

Christian Aid believes that poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of their dignity and lets injustice thrive. But together we have the power to transform lives.

Topics: Economics & Fair Trade, Environment & Energy, Global Poverty & Development

Engender

Engender is Scotland’s feminist membership organisation. We have a vision for a Scotland in which women and men have equal opportunities in life, equal access to resources and power, and are equally safe and secure from harm.

Topics: Human Rights, LGBTQI+ & Gender, UK Poverty

Mercy Corps

Powered by the belief that a better world is possible. Scottish-based Mercy Corps is a local organisation with a global outlook.

Topics: Global Poverty & Development

Oxfam Scotland

Oxfam Scotland is a movement of people who share the belief that, in a world rich in resources, poverty isn’t inevitable. From saving lives in disasters, to helping people earn a living or campaigning for change that lasts – people power drives everything Oxfam does.

Topics: Economics & Fair Trade, Environment & Energy, Global Poverty & Development, LGBTQI+ & Gender

Unison Scotland

UNISON is Scotland’s biggest and liveliest trade union, representing 150,000 members delivering public and related services across Scotland. We believe decent, accessible and accountable public services are vital to everyone, and international solidarity and links with unions overseas is central to our work.

Topics: Economics & Fair Trade, Environment & Energy