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Funding from Renfrewshire Council to create a network of local spaces and places where people can connect with others locally to overcome social isolation and loneliness.

You can use the grant to develop new projects or to expand existing activities where people can come together.

Examples of projects that can be funded include:

• a new cooking project where ingredients are provided
• a film club
• projects that bring people from different backgrounds together, such as different cultures or age groups
• tablet or device classes for older people
• lunch clubs with an activity
• crafting or 'making' activities
• classes with a focus on physical activity.

The fund can be used towards costs like:

• equipment
• food
• energy costs
• renting a space for the activity
• cleaning
• costs for additional staff for the activities.

Projects and activities should be:

• open, free and easy to access (this can be open to all within a particular age or targeted group)
• inclusive, welcoming, respectful and safe
• willing to connect people to other services and support able to offer warm drinks, snacks or food along with activities, where possible.

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Geographical areas funded: Renfrewshire

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Revenue, Core costs

Fund award sizes

Maximum:

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Annually awarded:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Voluntary and community organisations that have a constitution and a bank account. Local groups or organisations who can offer a community venue, run an activity, or would like to open up their existing activities.

When to apply

Now open. No stated deadlines.

How to apply

Apply online via the Council's website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Arts and culture Befriending and mentoring Community development and regeneration General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing Mental health care Recreation and social activities

Beneficiaries funded: People affected by drugs and alcohol Families General public Socially isolated people People in poverty Mental health conditions Older people Ill-health Disabilities Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Sensory impairments Local communities

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