SSBA is the only registered charity with a Scotland wide remit to support children, young people and adults with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus and allied conditions. SSBA receives less than 3% central government funding and relies entirely on donations and the goodwill of volunteers. SSBA has to raise nearly £50 an hour to continue to be able to give information, promote awareness, provide services and carry out research to ease the impact of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus.

Remember!

SSBA has to raise over £450,000 every year to continue to provide information and support to service users
SSBA receives less than £10,000 in government funding
SSBA relies entirely on donations and the goodwill of volunteers
SSBA is a registered charity and over 3000 individuals and families benefit from our support.

What Difference Can I Make?

£20 would provide information and support for a new family
£50 would enable a member of staff to provide support at home or in hospital
£100 could pay for a family to attend one of the Association's Family Weekends
£500 could allow a Family Support Worker to help 5 families throughout Scotland
£2000 would buy 800 information packs