Over 17,000 People in the UK Live With Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell is a life-threatening blood disorder that causes excruciating pain, frequent hospitalizations, and isolation, which predominantly affects African and Caribbean families.
Worldwide children helped and treated from sickle cell disease
Supported by
Sickle cell Care in Scotland, UK
About us
Where it all begun..
Hope Project Scotland was launched on September 5, 2016. A year later, it became a registered charity (SC047913). Today, through community support, education, and advocacy, we provide 24/7 crisis support, weekly peer groups, youth empowerment workshops, and family activities across Glasgow and beyond.
‘Sicklers’ and their carers can live happy and fruitful lives
Awareness of the disease in families is paramount
Shining a light on Thalesamia and other critical blood diseases
MISSION
The Journey So Far
Our Mission is to build a community where we support patients and their families affected by the disease, easing the stress and trauma that’s often caused by the unknown.
Support group members report reduced isolation
85%
£42,945 Invested directly in families (2023-24)
24/7 Crisis support during medical emergencies
8+ Years Serving Scotland's sickle cell community
10+ Staff/Volunteers All dedicated to your care
500+ Families supported since 2016
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