Engage Update - 17 March

Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for adults Year 5 and 6 - Fairer Funding Pilot announcement 

Community-led mental health and wellbeing projects are to benefit from £30 million Scottish Government funding over the next two years.

The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults – first launched in 2021 – supports local groups to deliver programmes for adults which build resilience and tackle social isolation, loneliness and mental health inequalities. 

The fund has brought over £2 million to the sector in Renfrewshire. 

In the first three years around 4,800 grants were made to a wide range of grassroots community projects across Scotland, focused on connecting people and providing peer support through activities such as sport, outdoor activities, and the arts.

Engage Renfrewshire will once again manage the fund in Renfrewshire and further announcements of years five and six will be made via our regular channels

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Looking for a dynamic, rewarding voluntary role? Want to make a positive impact in your local community?
 
We’d love to hear from you if you have expertise in HR, Communications, Governance, and Public and Third Sector organisations. But even if you don’t it’s more important that you’re a team player with big-picture thinking, good judgement, and a dedication to giving back and helping our organisation thrive.
 
It’s an exciting time to join our board as we gear up to expand our services to meet the evolving needs of our community. Your ideas, skills and enthusiasm could shape how we tackle these challenges and make a real difference.
 
Applicants will have the skills and experience to ensure that the charity continues to develop and provide high-quality long-term services. As a Trustee, you will help ensure the good governance of the organisation which will involve attendance at bi-monthly board meetings and at an annual AGM, alongside, where your time allows, participation in working project groups and subcommittees.
 
For an application form please visit https://www.renfrewshirecab.org.uk/volunteer Applications are open until the 18 April 2025

Ferguslie Learning Centre

We still have places available in our Enterprise Skills course running Wednesday mornings, 9.30 am to 12 noon for 12 weeks. This free course is for adults 16+ and not in education.