Engage Update - 20 October

There’s just one month to go to apply for the IN-Ren Micro Grants 2025 – don’t miss this chance to bring your ideas to life!

Through the Integration Network Renfrewshire (IN-Ren), Engage Renfrewshire is offering grants of up to £500 to support local, intercultural, and anti-racism activities that build understanding, celebrate diversity, and strengthen community connections across Renfrewshire.

You can apply if your group:
Works in or for communities in Renfrewshire
Represents or engages with ethnically diverse communities
Wants to build new intercultural partnerships- we encourage collaborative activities and events that strengthen partnerships between IN-Ren members and other community organisations.

What you can do:

Host cultural exchanges, creative arts events, or dialogue sessions
Run workshops or talks on inclusion, equity, or human rights
Celebrate events like Human Rights Month, International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination or any other relevant day or festivity for your communities. 
Connect generations and cultures through shared stories, food, or traditions

Funding available:
Up to £500 per project (max £1,000 per group)
Activities must be completed by 31 March 2026
Deadline for applications: 16 November 2025 (for activities between January and March 2026). 

Guidance
Application Form 

If you’d like to discuss your idea before applying, our team is happy to help!
info@engagerenfrewshire.com

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DigiRen is delighted to announce that the DigiKnowVember 2025 programme is now live! 
 
Throughout November, over 150 events will take place across Renfrewshire and beyond – from digital skills drop-ins and employability sessions to AI panels, online safety workshops, and wellbeing showcases.
 
There’s something for everyone, and it’s all about helping people build confidence, skills, and connections in our digital world.
 
Explore the Programme
View Online Calendar of Events
View Offline (Printable) Programme
Visit the DigiKnowVember Webpage

Help Us Spread the Word
We need your help to make DigiKnowVember another incredible success. Please:

Share the programme with your friends, family, colleagues, and communities.
Promote it across your networks and social media using the hashtag #DigiKnowVember2025
Tag Engage Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire Council in your posts
Encourage everyone to take part – whether it’s attending an event, learning something new, or helping someone else get online.

 
There’s still time to register your event
Register your activity here: https://forms.office.com/e/5gJZyP8BQw

Please note: If you a running more than one activity / sessions during the month, please complete one form for each activity.
 
Every conversation, every share, and every event helps us move closer to a digitally confident and inclusive Renfrewshire.