- TopicCommunity planning brings together local public services and communities to drive positive change on local priorities outlined in our Renfrewshire Community Plan 2017 to 2027.
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Community empowerment
Find out about the Celebrating Renfrewshire Fund; property transfers; funding for green spaces, parks, play areas and villages; local partnerships; and parent groups.
Pages in community empowerment
- FundCelebrating Renfrewshire is a fund designed by and for young people, where young people aged 12 to 25 will have a direct say on which projects are funded in their local area.
- FundFunding for local community groups and volunteers to improve underused or neglected green spaces or enhance the character, identity and heritage of their local community.
- GrantApply for grants to plan and carry out repairs on privately owned historic buildings in one of eleven Renfrewshire villages.
- TopicSee the list of community councils in Renfrewshire, including contact details, meeting times, and financial information.
- External organisationFind out about local community groups who can help you with food, shopping, prescription collection, caring, phone calls or other support, tell us about your local community group.
- Service requestFind out how to book one of our community centres and what sorts of events you can have there.
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Funding and grants for communities and culture
Grants and funding for voluntary, community and charity groups and organisations for community and cultural support and activities in Renfrewshire.
Pages in funding and grants for communities and culture
- GrantWe have grants available for community and voluntary organisations to apply for education, pre-five voluntary sector, Local Partnership grants, social work, tenant associations.
- FundThe Culture, Heritage and Events Fund (CHEF) is a fund for artists, organisations and communities to support creative projects and events throughout Renfrewshire and beyond.
- FundThis fund supports established local organisations to undertake programmes of creative and cultural activity, delivers public benefit and aligns our strategic aims for culture.
- TopicGroups, clubs and activities; decision making; The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE); Street Stuff activities (St Mirren Football Club).
- ServiceFind out how you can support your local community, find local volunteering opportunities, volunteer at our events, or find volunteers for your events.
- ServiceFind out about our free public Wi-Fi service, where it is available, how to connect, what you can do when connected, and how to provide feedback on the service.
- ServiceFind a DigiZone near you and what support you can get there, and what to do if you cannot access a DigiZone.
- TopicFree bus travel for young people, Young Scot Card, National Entitlement Card (NEC).
- ServiceGet free period products at public venues and at community organisations across Renfrewshire or to your home, more information about periods and menstruation.
- External organisationWho the support is for, the Veterans Welfare Service, the Armed Services Advice Project, Erskine Veterans Support, Community Covenant with Armed Forces.
- TopicAbout deafness, where to find British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters in Scotland, get health advice in BSL, our BSL plan.
- TopicFair trade in Renfrewshire; Fairtrade information for schools; the International Fair Trade Charter.
- TopicThis report sets out the work the Commission believes needs to happen in Renfrewshire in the next five years to improve the lives of those impacted by alcohol and drugs.
- ServiceWinter Connections is a network of local places and spaces where you can connect to others in your community during winter.
- ServiceHow you can support people from Ukraine, support for Ukrainian refugees, support for sponsors, what the council are doing.
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