Mediation Clinic in New Funding Success

University of Strathclyde Mediation Clinic has secured a second major grant from SafeDeposits Scotland Trust.  Amounting to £29,845 over two years, the grant will support phase 2 of the Clinic's Housing Mediation Project.  The project provides a free mediation service for private rented housing in Scotland, drawing on the Clinic's growing experience of court-referred mediation and its pool of expert mediators.  

The second phase will expand on the foundations laid by development worker Carolyn Hirst, conducting more mediations at an early stage (when difficulties first emerge between landlords and tenants) and expanding into disputes between tenants and letting agents and factor disputes involving tenanted properties.  The project's goal is to contribute to a sustainable private rented sector for Scotland, in keeping with the Clinic's aim of serving its local community and providing excellent opportunities for its students, and reinforces the university's commitment to be the place of useful learning.

Acting Head of the Law School, Dr Mary Neal, said:

The Law School is proud to be home to such a successful Clinic and is pleased that this latest funding will help it to continue to serve the local community.

Prof Douglas Brodie, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science, added: "I am delighted to see the excellent work of the Clinic recognised by this award."