- TopicCommunity planning brings together local public services and communities to drive positive change on local priorities outlined in our Renfrewshire Community Plan 2017 to 2027.
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Community empowerment
Find out about the Celebrating Renfrewshire Fund; property transfers; funding for green spaces, parks, play areas and villages; local partnerships; and parent groups.
Pages in Community empowerment
- ProjectYou Decide Tenants is a £600,000 fund for delivering improvements to local areas. Anyone in Renfrewshire can suggest the ideas, and then council tenants vote for them.
- VolunteeringWe are looking for volunteers to deliver a new parenting programme called Empowering Parents Empowering Communities (EPEC) to other parents and carers in your community.
- VolunteeringWe are looking for volunteers who would be happy to share their views, evaluate council processes, or even trial new council services.
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Community councils
What a community council is, what community councils there are in Renfrewshire, how to contact or join your local council.
Pages in Community councils
- GuideFind out about community councils, how they are established, and which council represents your neighbourhood.
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- Community council
- Service requestFind out how to book one of our community centres and what sorts of events you can have there.
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Funding and grants for communities and culture
Grants and funding for voluntary, community and charity groups and organisations for community and cultural support and activities in Renfrewshire.
Pages in Funding and grants for communities and culture
- TopicGroups, clubs and activities; decision making; The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE); Street Stuff activities (St Mirren Football Club).
- ServiceFind out how you can support your local community, find local volunteering opportunities, volunteer at our events, or find volunteers for your events.
- ServiceFind out about our free public Wi-Fi service, where it is available, how to connect, what you can do when connected, and how to provide feedback on the service.
- ServiceFind a DigiZone near you and what support you can get there, and what to do if you cannot access a DigiZone.
- TopicFree bus travel for young people, Young Scot Card, National Entitlement Card (NEC), Saltire Card.
- ServiceGet free period products at public venues and at community organisations across Renfrewshire or to your home, more information about periods and menstruation.
- External organisationWho the support is for, the Veterans Welfare Service, the Armed Services Advice Project, Erskine Veterans Support, Community Covenant with Armed Forces.
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British Sign Language (BSL)
Find out about BSL, Renfrewshire's BSL Plan, and what resources are available to you.
Pages in British Sign Language (BSL)
- GuideLearn about BSL, the most common form of sign language in the UK.
- PlanRead Renfrewshire's BSL Plan as text or view it in BSL.
- GuideExplore some resources available for BSL users and people who want to learn more about BSL.
- TopicFair trade in Renfrewshire; Fairtrade information for schools; the International Fair Trade Charter.
- ServiceHow you can support people from Ukraine, support for Ukrainian refugees, support for sponsors, what the council are doing.
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Winter Connections
Winter Connections is a network of local places and spaces where you can connect to others in your community this winter. Find out how to get involved or apply for funding.
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Summer of Fun
Summer of Fun provides activities for low-income families and communities which may not have access to mainstream activities. Find out how to get involved or apply for funding.
Pages in Summer of Fun
- TopicSee a list of free activities and events for families, children, and young people in Renfrewshire during the school summer holidays that are part of the Summer of Fun programme.
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