Fiona MacDonald (fundraiser)
Fiona MacDonald | |||
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| Born | March 11, 1964 Arisaig, Scotland | ||
| Nationality | Scottish | ||
| Citizenship | Scotland | ||
| Alma mater | Royal Academy of Music | ||
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| Known for | Bravehound & Glen Art | ||
| Awards | Points of Light 2019 | ||
Fiona MacDonald is the founder and CEO of the Scottish Veteran charities Glen Art and Bravehound. In 2019 MacDonald received the Points of Light award from then UK Prime Minister Theresa May.[1]
Career
MacDonald was born in Arisaig, Scotland and trained at The Royal Academy of Music. MacDonald has been involved in supporting veterans for more than twenty years, fundraising and as a trustee of several charities including Press and Fundraising Officer for the Wilfred Owen Association.[2]
Glen Art
MacDonald founded the military charity Glen Art in 2013 and Bravehound 2016. Each charity supports former servicemen, women and their families.
Glen Art events have included Theatre of War in 2015 and 2018,[3] A Poem To Remember launched by Prince William in 2018,[4][5] a memorial garden in conjunction with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and the Wilfred Owen Association 2017,[6] a 2016 memorial concert celebrating the life of Sir Nicholas Winton in support of Refugees of the Syrian refugees with the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire[7][8] and a Night To Remember (2014-2016) featuring Dr Bill Frankland supporting the Parachute Regiment (United Kingdom).[9][10]
Bravehound
Bravehound supports veterans with mental health conditions such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression and anxiety and provides suitable dogs, training and welfare support over each dog's lifetime.[11]
Bravehound's first dog Irma was paired with a veteran of 22 years military service.[12] At the 2017 Animal Hero Awards Irma received the prize for 'Caring Animal Of The Year'.[13]
Bravehound was voted the UK's best Voluntary/Charity project in the National Lottery (United Kingdom)#Good causes|National Lottery Awards 2017.[14]
In April 2019 Bravehound won the Soldiering On Award for animal partnership; The Soldiering On Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of those who have served their country, and the diverse people and groups who work together in support of the Armed Forces Community.[15]
In July 2020 Bravehound joined with The Theatre of War Project, presenting an online performance with Jason Isaacs, Nyasha Hatendi, Lesley Sharp and David Elliot (actor)|David Elliot. Theater of War Productions presents readings of Sophocles' Ajax and Philoctetes for military and civilian communities.[16][17]
Bravehound Patrons are Damien Lewis (filmmaker)|Damien Lewis[18] and Jason Isaacs[19]
Charity Awards
2017 'Caring Animal Of The Year' at the Animal Hero Awards.[12]
2017 UK's 'Best Voluntary/Charity Project' in the National Lottery Awards.[20]
2019 Points of Light Award (Awarded to MacDonald)
2019 Soldiering On Awards 2019 (Animal Partnership)
References
- ↑ "Bravehound • Fiona MacDonald". Prime Minister's Office. 25 January 2019.
- ↑ "Wilfred Owen: Bugle marks centenary of war poet's death". BBC. 4 November 2018.
- ↑ "Army turns to Greek tragedy to help troops open up about PTSD". The Telegraph. 13 May 2017.
- ↑ "Lest We Forget: New poetry competition A Poem to Remember". BBC. 17 March 2018.
- ↑ "Prince William launches poetry competition to find a Wilfred Owen for new generation". The Telegraph. 2 February 2018.
- ↑ "Garden of peace to be created to honour war poet Wilfred Owen". The Scotsman. 27 May 2017.
- ↑ "Concert celebrating Sir Nicholas Winton to raise funds for Syrian refugees". Jewish News. March 16, 2016.
- ↑ "Birmingham musicians honour 'British Schindler'". Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. 6 May 2016.
- ↑ "Discovering Glen Art". Creative Scotland. 11 November 2015.
- ↑ "A Night To Remember. Glen Art memorial service at St Dunstan-in-the-West with Dr Bill Frankland, Twiggy, Leigh Lawson and Jason Isaacs". Vimeo. 11 November 2015.
- ↑ "Bravehound: the dogs giving war veterans a lift". BBC. 26 April 2018.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Irma - Animal Hero 2017". Animal Hero Awards. 7 September 2017.
- ↑ "Meet the inspiring winners at the Animal Hero Awards 2017". Irish Independent. 7 September 2017.
- ↑ "Bravehound wins 'Best Charity' in the National Lottery Awards". The Confederation of Service Charities (Cobseo). 24 August 2017.
- ↑ "Soldiering On Awards 2019". Bravehound. 6 April 2019.
- ↑ "Jason Isaacs in online performance of Greek tragedies to help charity". Belfast Telegraph. 15 July 2020.
- ↑ "Lesley Sharp talks about her Edinburgh roots". The Scotsman. 26 May 2021.
- ↑ "Antis and Thomas Masters". The Confederation of Service Charities. 22 February 2018.
- ↑ "Jason Isaacs: 'I manage to find simple happiness in simple things'". Big Issue. 20 July 2020.
- ↑ "Bravehounds are top dogs in National Lottery Awards". National Lottery Good Causes. 21 August 2017.
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