The Big Lottery Fund has allocated grants to 17 organisations from across the country
Communities groups across Scotland are set to share a bumper funding pot.
The Big Lottery Fund has allocated £4.3 million to groups across Scotland that support local areas.
A £1 million refurbishment of the popular Kinning Park Complex in Glasgow, a health and wellbeing project for older isolated people in North Ayrshire and respite activities for people and their families affected by Parkinson’s disease across North Lanarkshire are just some of the 17 projects benefiting.
Maureen McGinn, Big Lottery Fund Scotland chair, said: “Every time someone buys a National Lottery ticket it raises vital funds which can help local community groups to change lives. I am delighted that £4.3 million of this funding is today going to projects to create stronger, more connected communities across Scotland.
“I wish each of these groups every success as they go on to expand their work for the benefit of thousands of people, many of whom are going through a difficult time in their lives.”
Kinning Park Complex will receive £998,530 to refurbish and develop its multi-use community centre for local groups, artists and musicians. The award will be used to give the centre a new lease of life, providing studio space for artists, an events and performance space for community groups, a kitchen/café and a garden.
In Stevenson, Community Led Action and Support Project will use its £306,199 award to develop its Helping Older People Evolve (HOPE) project supporting older people to maintain their independence through a wide range of services and activities such as befriending, social activities and outings and fitness classes.
People with Parkinson’s disease or other neurological conditions, and their families, are to benefit from an award of £61,030 to Parkinson's Self Help Group (North Lanarkshire). The group will support people to feel better supported to deal with the effects of the illness and the impact it has on their everyday lives through a programme of respite services, therapies and peer support groups.
A full list of the awards is available online.
