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Welcome to all the organisations that have joined SCVO recently. You can find out more about them below:
Creative Rural Arts Workshops
Joined SCVO on 9 October
<p>Creative Rural Art Workshops (CRAW) is a non-profit Community Interest Company registered and operating in Scotland. We have been the very lucky recipients of Start It funding from Firstport, Pathways funding from South of Scotland Enterprise and Enterprise Seed Fund from Business Gateway Dumfries and Galloway. By teaching modern and traditional arts and crafts, our aim is to create a vibrant and inclusive workshops that promote, encourage and support health and wellbeing with a specific focus on those experiencing loneliness and isolation in the rural communities across Dumfries and Galloway. By providing commercially priced specialist workshops to the public we will be able to offset the cost for those less well-off which is often a symptom which contributes towards loneliness and isolation. CRAW has a commitment to breaking down barriers to participation in arts-based learning, seeing it as a process which produces more than just the end product. Our Studio Workshop and central equipment and material store is in Newton Stewart where we will run regular workshops for our beneficiaries as well as revenue raising speciality classes. In time we also plan to deliver workshops in other venues and online. We also intend to sell work made by both our artist tutors and our participants, providing another income stream for the company and helping to make our artists more sustainable in their practice</p>
G.R.I.P. Circus Arts
Joined SCVO on 9 October
<p>G.R.I.P. Circus Arts CIC is a Glasgow community circus space built by a local community of aerialists for people who want to train and learn. Our aim is to make circus arts available to everyone. At Firhill we run Intro & Beginner classes for both kids and adults plus Open sessions in a heated hall. As a CIC we reinvest back into the community making classes as low cost as possible while maintaining high safety standards.</p>
Middleton Village Hall
Joined SCVO on 9 October
<p>Middleton Village Community Hall is a key part of the Moorfoot community, supplying a hub for local community groups to provide services and events for the surrounding community. The hall has a committee who volunteer to maintain the community hall in order to keep it available for community use and also tries to organise various events and opportunities, essentially trying to ensure that the village hall remains an integral part of the community and available to all. The hall is also available to hire for community events, private events and educational workshops etc. It is a welcoming and affordable venue.</p>
Open Book
Joined SCVO on 9 October
<p>Open Book uses literature as a way of connecting people and building communities through shared reading and creative writing sessions across Scotland.</p>
St Patrick's Sports Academy SCIO
Joined SCVO on 9 October
<p>St. Patrick’s Sports Academy is invested in supporting young people and bridging communities through sport and a shared sense of belonging. The club emphasises a policy of inclusivity and diversity with a primary aim to welcome all people regardless of social, racial, cultural, disability, belief and gender differences; where individuals are enriched, integrated and supported in meeting their aspirations and goals.</p>
Stirling Community Enterprise
Joined SCVO on 9 October
<p>Is to be a leading employability provider in Scotland, contributing to and influencing practice, policy, and delivery.</p> <p>We support and empower individuals to maximise their potential. As a result, we aim to reduce inequalities and poverty through the creation of more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable communities. To provide training, educational and employment opportunities for young people and adults in Stirling and Forth Valley.</p> <p>We do this through the delivery of accredited, non-accredited, personal development programmes and civil amenities contracts.</p>
The Old School Hub Luthrie
Joined SCVO on 9 October
<p>The mission of The Old School Hub, Luthrie (TOSH) is the provision of a community hub to offer a space for people to visit, feel welcomed, meet others, share skills and ideas and engage in activities both new and familiar. The organisation is a non-profit distributing charity whose principal purposes are: a) The provision of recreational facilities for the benefit of the residents within the operating area. b) The provision of recreational activities accessible to the general public within the operating area. c) The advancement of positive wellbeing in the Luthrie area by providing social events and activities for all demographics to interact with and participate in, reducing isolation and improving wellbeing. d)The advancement of citizenship and community development by the provision and organisation of a range of activities and opportunities.</p>
Arniston Playgroup
Joined SCVO on 7 October
<p>We provide an affordable childcare service for children aged 2-5. We work in partnership with Midlothian council to provide children with high quality childcare offering 30 hours funded placements.</p>
Bellshill & Mossend YMCA
Joined SCVO on 7 October
<p>YMCA Bellshill & Mossend is a long-established community charity that has been serving the local area since 1918, supporting children, young people, adults, and families to thrive through a wide range of youth work, community programmes, childcare services, social enterprise activity, and community engagement opportunities. </p> <p>The organisation works with some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people across Bellshill, Mossend and the wider North Lanarkshire area, including young people affected by poverty, poor mental health, family breakdown, domestic abuse, substance misuse, social isolation, additional support needs, caring responsibilities, care experience, and involvement in the criminal justice system.</p> <p>Through professional youth work and trusted relationships, YMCA Bellshill & Mossend provides one-to-one mentoring and befriending support, youth groups, peer mentoring opportunities, employability programmes, volunteering opportunities, and a range of informal learning experiences designed to build confidence, resilience, life skills and aspirations. </p> <p>The organisation places young people at the centre of everything it does, supporting them to identify their own goals and progress at a pace that reflects their individual needs, strengths and interests. Alongside this, the YMCA delivers a registered after-school childcare provision, creating safe, nurturing environments where children can learn, play and develop positive relationships. The organisation works closely with schools, social work, health services, community organisations and statutory partners to ensure people receive the right support at the right time. YMCA Bellshill & Mossend is also committed to strengthening the wider community through social enterprise initiatives, venue hire, community events, training opportunities and income-generating activities that reinvest profits directly back into local services. Its facilities provide welcoming and accessible spaces for community groups, businesses and individuals, helping to bring people together while supporting the sustainability of the charity's work. The YMCA believes that everyone should have the opportunity to realise their potential regardless of their background or circumstances, and its programmes are designed to reduce inequalities, improve wellbeing, strengthen communities and create opportunities for people to develop, connect and succeed.</p> <p>Through a combination of practical support, meaningful relationships, community partnerships and innovative social enterprise activity, YMCA Bellshill & Mossend continues to make a lasting difference to the lives of local people, helping individuals and families overcome challenges, build confidence, develop new skills and become active participants within their communities</p> <p>As a registered Scottish charity, every service, project and enterprise activity is driven by a commitment to creating positive social impact and ensuring that local people have access to the support, opportunities and connections they need to lead healthier, happier and more fulfilling lives.</p>
CycleRx Consulting CIC
Joined SCVO on 7 October
<p>Led by health provision and cycling experts, informed by best practice and driven by evidence, we partner with health providers, local authorities and communities to design, deliver, and evaluate cycling interventions that reduce health inequalities, prevent chronic disease, and support sustainable, healthy places.</p>
Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation
Joined SCVO on 7 October
<p>We work with young people, parents, teachers and professionals in schools, colleges and groups across the UK using our evidence-based, multi-component drug and alcohol programme, developed in line with best practice for the most effective outcomes.</p>
Happy to Chat, Happy to Listen
Joined SCVO on 7 October
<p>Happy to Chat, Happy to Listen is a mental health charity supporting adult and youth mental health across Perth and Kinross.</p>
Community Circus Paisley Charity
Joined SCVO on 6 October
<p>Community Circus Paisley Charity is a Scottish charity using circus arts to improve wellbeing, build confidence and skills, strengthen communities and create opportunities for people to participate, connect and progress. Based in Ferguslie Park, Paisley, we provide inclusive and accessible circus activities for children, young people and adults, with a particular focus on people and communities who experience barriers to participation. Our activities include regular circus classes, community outreach, workshops and targeted programmes developed in partnership with local organisations. We aim to make circus accessible to people who may be excluded from traditional arts, sport or physical activity. This includes disabled and neurodivergent people, children and young people experiencing disadvantage, people affected by social isolation, and other groups who may benefit from supportive and accessible opportunities to take part. Our approach goes beyond simply enabling participation. We want people to have opportunities to develop their skills, build confidence, form social connections and, where appropriate, progress into volunteering, mentoring, performance and other roles within circus and their wider community. The charity builds on the experience and community relationships developed by Community Circus Paisley CIC, while operating as a separate charitable organisation. Through the charity we aim to expand access to circus, develop partnerships across Paisley and Scotland, and ensure that financial circumstances, disability or other barriers do not prevent people from experiencing the physical, creative and social benefits that circus can offer.</p>
Kinneff Old Church Preservation Trust Ltd
Joined SCVO on 6 October
<p>The Trust looks after the fabric of the historic Old Church of Kinneff and maintains it as a tourist attraction and site of local interest. The church minister Rev Grainger and his wife were responsible for the removal of the Scottish Crown Jewels (The Honours of Scotland) from Dunnottar Castle in 1652. They were retained in the church and the church manse for 9 years until the restitution of King Charles ll when they were taken to Edinburgh Castle. The graveyard which is cared for by Aberdeenshire contains many interesting graves and there is a lot of supporting information in the church on the graveyard and other local historical facts.</p>
Quinto Community
Joined SCVO on 6 October
<p>We support older people in Inverclyde & Beyond in living enriched, productive, and purposeful lives by challenging the stigma of ageing, reducing social isolation, and ensuring they get the right support in the right place at the right time. We do this through a social membership service that offers a range of online and in-person events where members can make friends, try new things, and have fun. Our ambition is to enable older people to feel less lonely.</p>
Krishna Community SCIO
Joined SCVO on 4 October
<p>Krishna Community SCIO is a Scottish charitable organisation working to support local communities through food security, community support, education, interfaith engagement and sustainable land-based projects.</p> <p>We manage the Radha Krishna Spiritual Centre in Perth, which provides a welcoming community space and supports the local Hindu community. The centre offers opportunities for spiritual practice, cultural activities, community gatherings and the sharing of Indian and Hindu traditions with the wider community. We also operate a charity shop connected with the centre, providing affordable goods while supporting our charitable activities.</p> <p>We are developing our work in interfaith and community education and are working with Interfaith Scotland to support opportunities to visit schools and speak to pupils about Hinduism, Hindu culture and religious diversity. We believe that providing accurate, accessible information about different faith traditions can help promote understanding, respect and positive relationships between communities.</p> <p>A major part of our work is delivered through our Food For All Scotland project. We are restoring and developing an old market garden in the Clyde Valley to grow fresh vegetables and other produce. Our aim is to make nutritious, locally grown food available to people who may otherwise struggle to afford it, including low-income households, refugee families and senior citizens in the Clyde Valley area. We are also developing opportunities for volunteers and members of the local community to learn practical food-growing and horticultural skills.</p> <p>In Lesmahagow, we are working towards establishing a small regenerative micro-farm with a focus on the care and protection of cows. The project aims to demonstrate compassionate animal care alongside environmentally responsible land management, including regenerative grazing, food growing and the improvement of soil and biodiversity. We hope that the project will also provide opportunities for community involvement, volunteering and education.</p> <p>Our Food For All Scotland project also provides direct food relief. We have prepared and distributed free vegetarian and vegan hot meals to people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in Glasgow, including residents of homeless hostels. We have also provided meals and food support to students at the University of Glasgow. These activities are delivered with the help of volunteers and are intended both to provide practical assistance and to build connections within the wider community.</p> <p>Across all our activities, our aim is to create welcoming spaces where people can connect, learn, volunteer and receive practical support. We are particularly interested in addressing food insecurity, strengthening community relationships, encouraging sustainable approaches to food and land, supporting people experiencing hardship, and promoting greater understanding between different faith and cultural communities.</p>
Banffshire/Kronach Twinning Association
Joined SCVO on 2 October
<p>This is a twinning which has been going on for 52 years. The aim is keep up relationships with schools, groups, families and businesses including farms and environmental projects.</p>
Muirton Community Nursery
Joined SCVO on 2 October
<p>We provide early education and childcare for children aged 2-5</p>
Cove And Kilcreggan Youth Cafe
Joined SCVO on 1 October
<p>The Youth café is a well-established, grassroots, volunteer-run space for 9–16-year-olds in our rural communities on the Roseneath peninsula. The cafe provides a safe, relaxed community space where children can meet friends from different villages and socio-economic backgrounds, and build trusted relationships with adults. Each session is led by a paid youth worker, supported by either a local youth volunteer or a PVG-checked parent. The café offers a free space where children can take part in shared, mixed-age activities and form friendships that help them navigate the transition from childhood to adolescence.</p>
Findhorn Foundation SCIO
Joined SCVO on 1 October
<p>Findhorn Foundation SCIO offers transformative experiences rooted in inner listening, co-creation with nature, and love in action – part of the living community at the Park Ecovillage Findhorn. ‘The role of Findhorn Community is to help humanity turn within and be part of the solution to the chaos and confusion in the world.’ Spiritual guidance received by Eileen Caddy, co-founder of the Park Ecovillage Findhorn</p>