Detached Youth Work Maybole

Detached Youth Work Maybole

During Lockdown the Youth Work Thriving Communities Team began doing Detached Youth Work in Maybole as a way of engaging and supporting young people, educating on anti- social behaviour in the town.   The Detached Team hosted a BBQ for the young people of Maybole...

Getting a group to develop a robust committee

An older peoples group approached the service as they wanted to apply for funding but did not have a constitution or a committee running. The community engagement officer worked with the group to write an appropriate constitution with the group to meet their needs,...

Making funding more accessible for communities

A new Funding alert format was developed to make information more accessible for local community groups.  This is now also being promoted throughout social media channels to engage with even more community groups and organisations. In addition to this the funding...

RCGF – Pinwherry & Pinmore Community Development Trust

A successful application was made to the Scottish Government’s RCGF Fund by the Trust.  This was supported by SAC officers to enable a comprehensive application to be submitted. The Trust have subsequently been awarded in excess of £197,000 to take forward...

Creation of LACER Cost of Living Fund

A new fund was developed to assist communities with the cost of living crisis.  £100,000 was subsequently distributed to 13 community organisations. This funding will provide these groups with the assistance to directly support families who are struggling during...