GD21 Crusaid Scotland: HIV/AIDSCollection SummaryReference Code: GB239 GD21 Dates of Creation of Material: 1990-2013
Administrative history: The Crusaid charity was founded in 1986, offering support for a better quality of life to HIV-positive individuals in response to the poverty and stigma which often followed from the diagnosis. Adults and children were able to benefit from a variety of grants and innovative projects. The charity also supported research into treatment and possible vaccination against HIV. In association with the Terence Higgins Trust, Crusaid set up the National Hardship Fund, which gave financial help to those living with the virus. In June 2010, a significant budget cut saw Crusaid merge with the Terence Higgins Trust and adopt their branding. The records in this collection relate to Crusaid Scotland, a Scottish division of the charity, which was formed in 1988. Along with Crusaid in the rest of the UK, it ceased to operate after the merger with the Terrence Higgins Trust in 2010. The Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland continues to operate a Crusaid Hardship Fund. Archival History: Held by creating organisation until transfer. Immediate Source of Acquisition or Transfer: Acc 00/03 - Crusaid Scotland Edinburgh Office, 23a Ainslie Place, Edinburgh.
Appraisal, Destruction and Scheduling Information: Appraised for duplicates and unrelated material in accordance with gift agreement and LHSA policies. Accruals: No further additions to this collection are expected System of Arrangement: Original order maintained where possible
Conditions Governing Reproduction: Reproduction is subject to closure periods and physical condition Language/Scripts of Material: English Finding Aids: Item-level catalogue is available online. Related Units of Description: GD1/12 Save the Children Scotland: HIV/AIDS, 1983-1988 GD1/85 Social Work Department of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh: HIV/AIDS, 1984-1997 GD1/96 HIV/AIDS Awareness Postcards, c. 1990 GD1/135: HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health Pamphlets, 1984-2006 GD22: Take Care Campaign, 1968-2000 GD24 Lothian Regional AIDS Team, 1983-1997 GD25 Helen Zealley, Lothian Health Board Director of Public Health, 1964-2005 GD35 David Taylor, Lothian Regional Co-ordinator for HIV/AIDS, 1986-1994 GD37 Edinburgh Drug Action Team, 1997-1999 LHB37 Lothian Health Board, 1912-2009 LHB45 Lothian Health Board HIV/AIDS Management Team and Health Promotion Department, 1984-2010
Archivists’ Notes: Compiled by Mike Barfoot and Jenny McDermott using existing handlists. Subsequently updated by Alison Scott, Karyn Williamson and Louise Williams. Date(s) of Description: May 2000; updated August 2009; updated January 2011; updated May 2014; updated April 2016.
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