Projects formerly funded by Go For It

The projects below have reached the end of their Go For It funding,

but have done great work in their local community! Click on the links to find out more!

50p Church Youth Ministry – Priesthill and Nitshill Pilot Grant – 2018 Provide a youth group which aims to build relationships, nurture faith and teach life-skills; provide a residential experience, giving children an opportunity to go beyond local area. https://www.stchristopherspriesthillandnitshillchurch.com/ https://www.facebook.com/stchristopherspriesthillnitshillparishchurch/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel Aberdalgie Community Development Project Research Grant – 2016 Consulting with growing community to gauge demand for events in refurbished church centre, and feasibility of transforming derelict land to a community garden. https://www.aberdalgieandforteviot.co.uk/home Abernethy Barcaple Watersports Facility Main Grant – 2015 Constructing a facility offering young people beginner’s sessions in canoeing, kayaking and raft building. Also using Creation as a starting point for faith discussions. http://www.abernethy.org.uk/our-centres/barcaple/watersports-lochan/ The Acorn Project Main Grant – 2015–2017 Employing a Project Worker to provide alternative Worship opportunities for under 40s, including Messy Church, Contemplative Services and Discussion Groups. The Aidan Project Research Grant – 2009 Pilot Grant – 2013 Main Grant – 2014–2016 Developing relationships with the young people using the local skatepark; offering advice on issues they’re facing, and providing indoor activities in bad weather Airdrie Foodbank Step Grant – 2014 Providing emergency food supplies, light snacks and recipe cards for low cost meals, as well as a Drop In Centre offering practical advice on debt and welfare. http://airdrie.foodbank.org.uk/

Airdrie Good Neighbours Scheme, Lanarkshire Step Grant - 2014 Training Befrienders, who regularly visit/phone isolated elderly people at home, offering company and practical help, and assisting those who are able, with trips out. http://www.airdrieclarkstonparishchurch.org.uk/index.html An Sgeul Mor Main Grant - 2010-2012 Continuation Grant – 2013-2014 Developing a Gaelic Christian Community among staff and students at the local College; providing printed and electronic Christian resources in contemporary Gaelic. https://twitter.com/AnSgeulMor Ardgour Community Lunches, Lochaber Pilot Grant – 2013 Providing fortnightly meals in a remote rural community, to allow socially isolated people of all ages to come together, in a relaxed atmosphere. https://www.facebook.com/AKSMparishes ASFACT (Ardeer Stevenson Faith & Community Together) Main Grant - 2012 Continuation Grant – 2013-2014 Providing weekly Drop-In Clubs to support isolated people, allowing them to meet others, learn new life skills, and receive advice on local support services. The Ayr Ark Main Grant – 2012-2014 Continuation Grant – 2016-2017 Providing an alcohol-free nightclub, community education, Summer trips, etc, to increase confidence & promote positive lifestyle choices among young people. http://www.ayrark.co.uk Balshagray Victoria Park Mission Project, Glasgow Pilot Grant – 2014 Training church members and adherents in outreach skills, with a view to establishing a Café Church. Also running Messy Church sessions for local families. http://bvp.org.uk/ Barlanark Greyfriars Youth Project, Glasgow Main Grant – 2007-2009 Continuation Grant – 2013-2014 Providing activities for, and developing a relationship with, groups of: children, young people and adults, who would otherwise have little involvement in a church. http://www.barlanark-greyfriars.co.uk/page4.html

Befriend Motherwell Pilot Grant - 2011 Main Grant – 2013-2015 Continuation Grant – 2015-2016 Training Grant - 2017 Training Befrienders, who visit or phone isolated older people identified by clergy & Social Work Services, and invite them to attend church services and social events http://www.dalzielstandrews.org.uk/befriendmotherwell/ https://www.facebook.com/BefriendMotherwell/?fref=ts Brechin Cathedral Crossroads Storytellers Pilot Grant – 2013 Main Grant – 2015-2017 Providing weekly Drama Groups and a Summer Drama Holiday Club for local school pupils, culminating in community performances of dramatised Bible stories. http://brechincathedral.org.uk/news-events/bcs-drama-club/ Breich Valley Youth Reach, West Lothian Pilot Grant – 2013 Establishing a weekly youth café in the church halls, offering a safe meeting place, free indoor activities and an opportunity to meet and chat with adult Christians. https://www.facebook.com/BreichValleyChurch/ Camelon Connect Research Grant – 2015 Researching local needs in relation to tackling poverty, and identifying gaps where the church could work with local agencies to launch new support services/ministry. http://www.camelonparishchurch.org.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/camelonparish?fref=ts CAP Highland Perthshire Debt Centre Main Grant – 2014-2016 Continuation Grant – 2017-2018 Providing a free debt management service and one to one support; working with each client until they become debt free, teaching budgeting skills and befriending. http://aberfeldyparishchurch.org/where-we-go/cap/ Carnwath Tasters With Tea Research Grant – 2012 Look at whether adults in the village of Carnwath be attracted to a programme exploring spiritual growth through activities, sharing food together and reflection-meditation

Carnwadric Parish Church WIN Project Main Grant – 2012-2014 Continuation Grant – 2014-2015 Employing two part-time Creative Arts Workers to provide weekly activities; increasing the confidence of vulnerable young people as they discover their talents. https://winprojectblog.wordpress.com/about-2/ Church House Family Support Centre, Bridgeton Main Grant – 2014-2016 Training Grant – 2015, 2017 Continuation Grant – 2017-2018 Building on 75 years’ experience with outreach for young people and aiming to expand into a full family centre. Supporting vulnerable: young people, families and individuals; by providing classes, Groups, activities and community events, to increase skills & confidence http://churchhousebridgeton.org.uk/ Cluich is Creideamh (Faith and Play) Pilot Grant - 2016 Establishing a Gaelic Messy Church in a rural area, to engage with Gaelic speaking families not involved with traditional church, and develop a sense of community. http://kilmuirandstenscholl.org/ Clyde, Avon and Nethan Foodbank, Larkhall, South Lanarkshire Main Grant – 2013 Providing a four day nutritional food supply to those in situations of food crisis, delivering the food parcels if necessary, and signposting to financial advice services. www.clydeavonnethan.foodbank.org.uk Coldside Community Café, Dundee Pilot Grant – 2014 Providing free food and a safe place for local, often isolated people to socialise. Also signposting to sources of advice on fuel poverty, budgeting, addiction, etc. http://coldsidechurch.org.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/coldsideparish?ref=ts&fref=ts Coldside Main Street (Young People Project) Pilot Grant – 2017 Provide a ‘drop-in’ youth café and promoting healthy eating options and exploring issues surrounding alcohol and drugs. Encourage young people to take an active role in planning, organizing and running the evenings.

Colston Milton Arts Project, Glasgow Main Grant – 2010-2012 Continuation Grant – 2013-2014 Providing film and music workshops for young people, as well as within a drug and alcohol Drop-In Centre; making films of community life, running a community choir, and organising events in their community café. http://miltonartsproject.com/ Coming Up For Air, Duns Parish Church Pilot Grant – 2013 Step Grant – 2014,2015 Using creative workshops and reflective spaces to enhance emotional and spiritual wellbeing, and reduce stress, among local people who are busy or unwell. Connections 2, Inverness Research Grant – 2018 Determine the unmet needs of the residents in the parish, which is experiencing rapidly expanding new housing to enable the church to become a centre of worship, mission and community life. http://stcolumbainverness.org/ Craigiebank Youth Outreach Development Programme, Dundee Pilot Grant – 2015 Developing sustainable outreach to engage with and support local young people, and increase their confidence, self-esteem and social responsibility. http://www.craigiebank-douglas-midcraigie-cofs.org.uk/ Craigrownie Youth & Family Outreach Research Grant – 2014 Researching the best way to engage young people and families who are currently disinterested in church; determining local needs and reflecting on findings. http://www.facebook.com/CraigrownieParishChurch Creative Connections for Young Mums, Glasgow Pilot Grant – 2014 Providing a safe place for mums under 20 years old to meet, together with their babies, and learn story based skills they can use to interact creatively with their child. http://www.thevillageonline.org.uk/index.htm Crossmichael and Parton New Ways to the Future, Dumfries and Galloway Research Grant - 2014 Researching into alternative ways of worship and the potential for developing closer relationships in a rural community, in order to respond to identified needs. http://www.crossmichaelandpartonchurch.co.uk/index.htm

Cruden Messy Church, Buchan, Aberdeenshire Pilot Grant - 2013 Developing a “Messy Church” - offering a new way of ‘being Church’ through providing worship, crafts and a meal for adults and children to enjoy together. http://www.crudenchurch.org.uk/index.htm Crying Out Loud Trust Main Grant – 2011-2013 Continuation Grant – 2014-2015 Employing a Christian Schools Worker to: develop relationships with pupils and staff, conduct assemblies, participate in classes and provide school lunch clubs. Culbokie Café, Ross and Cromarty, Scottish Highlands Pilot Grant - 2012 Providing a Fairtrade Café to benefit socially isolated people (including the elderly, housebound and young parents) in an area with poor public transport links. http://www.culbokiechurchcentre.org/ Deer Parish Church – Mainly Music Pilot Grant –2017 Introduce weekly Mainly Music Sessions for young families to increase bonding through action with songs, time with others and reduce isolation. To help find God through songs and the church community. To develop leadership and other skills amongst the volunteers. Dickson Hall Trust Laurencekirk Main Grant – 2011-2013 Continuation Grant – 2014-2015 Developing Groups, a Café, Fairtrade Shop and Information Hub in the local Hall, to support rurally isolated people and develop a sense of community. http://www.dicksonmemorialhall.com/ Dingwall Castle Street Breakfast Club & Top Totz Pilot Grant – 2014 Providing a children’s Breakfast Club with crafts and games on Saturday and Sunday mornings, and a Parent and Toddler Group during the week, to reduce isolation. Dingwall Drop-In Youth Kafe Main Grant –2012-2014 Continuation Grant – 2015-2016 Providing a safe space for young people to meet and socialise; offering cookery classes and work experience, as well as outdoor activities and Bible Study sessions. http://dingwallyouthkafe.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Dingwall-Drop-In-Kafe-Ltd-280050275431623/?fref=ts

Dion Skye Main Grant – 2011-2013 Continuation Grant – 2014-2015 Employing a full time Worker to support those with alcohol and substance addictions, and their families, through Support Groups, counselling and a Drop-In. Drylaw Parish Church – Body and Soul Pilot Grant – 2015 Adapting to changing lifestyles by providing accessible and participative themed worship for all ages from 5pm to 7pm every Sunday, beginning with a shared meal. http://e-voice.org.uk/drylawparishchurch/ https://www.facebook.com/drylawparishchurch/ Dunbar Area Christian Youth Project Main Grant – 2006 - 2009 Continuation Grant – 2013-2014 Employing a Youth Worker who is involved in: teaching RME in schools, leading SU Groups and Holiday Clubs; developing mentoring and paired reading initiatives. Dundee YFC Partnering Craigiebank Parish Church Pilot Grant – 2015 Develop and Pilot a Youth Outreach Development Programme for Youth Workers suited to the Dundee communities. Dunfermline Street Pastors Main Grant - 2011-2013 Continuation Grant – 2014-2015 Training Grant - 2012 Recruiting and training volunteers to provide First Aid, assistance and emotional support to the vulnerable people they meet on Dunfermline’s streets at night. http://dunfermline.streetpastors.org.uk/ Dunglass Messy Church Main Grant – 2011-2013 Developing a “Messy Church” - offering a new way of ‘being Church’ through providing worship, crafts and a meal for adults and children to enjoy together. http://www.dunglassparish.org/Dunglass_Parish_Church/Messy_church.html The Early Service, Marchmont, St Giles Step Grant – 2014 Employing a Family and Children’s Worker to build relationships with families, through a modern Worship Service, and by linking up with local children’s groups. http://marchmontstgiles.org.uk/

East Ayrshire Churches Homelessness Action (EACH) Main Grant - 2010-2012 Continuation Grant – 2013-2014 Working with people experiencing homelessness, offering befriending, hygiene and toy packs, Christmas food parcels and a weekly Drop-In advice service. http://www.eacha.co.uk/ Easterhouse Messy Church Pilot Grant – 2017 Providing free, fun events in response to identified needs, so whole families can spend time together, engage with church informally & receive a simple meal. https://easterhouseparishchurch.wordpress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/easterhouseparishchurch/ Edinburgh Nativity Steering Group Step Grant – 2012 Provide the working population of Edinburgh an opportunity to witness the story of the Nativity, retold in a contemporary way, building relationships with staff in local workplaces through workplace chaplaincy, drama and church outreach. Edinburgh North CAP Debt Centre Main Grant – 2016-2018 Providing a free debt counselling service and one to one support; working with each client until they become debt free, and teaching budgeting skills. https://www.comelybankchurch.com/cap-centre/ Elgin Youth Development Group Main Grant – 2013-2015 Continuation Grant – 2016-2017 Providing affordable meeting space & catering for local groups, youth training courses, cookery classes, plus intergenerational activities such as crafts & IT courses. http://www.elginyouthcafe.org/ Everyone Matters: Being Christ in Cupar Main Grant – 2013-2015 Supporting a variety of groups in the local community: people suffering acute poverty and crisis need, people who are lonely/isolated, Carers, young people, children and families, through a variety of activities: Foodbank, Dementia Café, Youthwork, Parenting Classes, Messy church, House Group. Families at the Heart of the Old Parish, East Kilbride Research Grant – 2016 Discovering what activities would: fill existing service gaps, meet needs & build relationships, to encourage non-church families to engage more in church life. https://ekopc.org.uk/

Finns Place, Langside Main Grant – 2013-2015 Continuation Grant – 2016-2017 Training Grant - 2015 Providing wellbeing events & activities e.g. meditation, art, retreats & gardening; working with those who are isolated, in poor health, asylum seekers, refugees, etc. http://www.finnsplace.org/ Food on Friday, Dundee Main Grant – 2008-2010 Continuation Grant – 2011-2012 Help Grant - 2012 Running a community café providing affordable healthy meals and a place of safety for vulnerable local people. Also offer cooking courses for children and adults. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Food-On-Friday/152937884858832 Forres Youth and Families Outreach Research Grant - 2012 Pilot Grant – 2013 Main Grant -2014-2016 Supporting those: affected by drug and alcohol misuse; who have little involvement in local churches; or who have little exposure to Christian teaching at school. https://www.facebook.com/stleonardschurchforresmoray?ref=stream Forth Community Project Main Grant – 2014-2016 Continuation Grant – 2017-2018 Provide child care service, after school clubs and youth cafe. Facilitate walking football for older people to assist in remaining active and reduce loneliness along with a Foodbank to support local families on low http://www.forthstpauls.com/index.html The Gateways Research Grant – 2009 Main Grant – 2010-2012 Continuation Grant – 2013-2014 Providing an alternative for those who find traditional church irrelevant/inaccessible. Primarily working with families within the Parish. http://onlineborders.org.uk/community/dunspresbytery/hutton-parish-church https://www.facebook.com/groups/177075342340106/

Givin’ It Laldie, Glasgow Main Grant – 2010-2012 Continuation Grant – 2013-2014 Training Grant - 2014 Providing community choirs to bring people together across community divisions, address social isolation, increase confidence and improve mental health. http://www.givinitlaldie.org.uk/ The GK Experience, Glasgow Pilot Grant – 2012 Main 2012-2014 Training Grant – 2014, 2017 Continuation Grant – 2016-2017 Working with young people living in the very poorest areas in Scotland (through youth work and residentials) to develop their confidence, resilience and leadership. http://www.thegkexperience.org.uk/ Going For It in Auchtermuchty, Strathmiglo & Gateside, Fife Research Grant - 2013 Employing a Youthworker to investigate what young people in the Auchtermuchty, Strathmiglo and Gateside area of Fife would like to see in their community. http://www.auchtermuchtychurch.co.uk/ Grassmarket Community Project, Edinburgh Main Grant – 2008-2010 Continuation Grant – 2011-2012 Supporting people who are homeless and socially excluded, by offering them training programmes in cookery, gardening, woodwork, art, music and textiles. http://www.grassmarketcommunityproject.co.uk/ Greater Maryhill Outreach Project Main Grant – 2010-2012 Continuation Grant – 2013-2014 Training Grant – 2012 Run a Young Leaders Program with weekly kids club, holiday programs and residentials, a community tearoom facility, weekly parent/toddler groups, school lunch clubs, tutoring programs and assemblies to enable people to be accepted as fully members of the community in which they live.

Greenbank Parish Church Community Choir Pilot Grant – 2015 Providing a weekly Community Choir to reduce stress and isolation, and increase confidence and wellbeing, among people of all ages in the local area. http://www.greenbankglasgow.org.uk/1.html

Greenock East End Parish Supporting Parents Project Main Grant – 2010-2012 Continuation Grant – 2013-2014 Nurturing parenting skills by providing training courses, listening sessions and a Parents Forum, as well as a weekly drop-in facility with information and resources. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Supporting-Parents-Greenock/401701976593243 Greenside Community Outreach Pilot Pilot Grant –2019 Offer appropriate and interesting ways of bringing people together, offering activities of interest and enhancing the lives of those within the parish. http://www.greensidechurch.com/ Havilah – St Andrew’s Church, Arbroath Main Grant – 2011-2013 Continuation Grant – 2013-2014 Help Grant - 2013 Supporting those struggling with drug addiction, offering a daily Drop-In, free meals, leisure activities, and one-to-one support to address addiction issues. http://www.arbroathstandrews.org.uk/index.php/what-we-do/serve/locally/havilah/ H2H – Heart to Heart Main Grant – 2011-2013 Training Grant – 2012 Continuation Grant – 2014-2015 Supporting young people struggling to cope with family breakdown; providing a tailor made peer support programme, and emotional learning Group Work. http://www.hearttoheart.org.uk/help/young-people Hear for You Main Grant -2012-2014 Providing counselling (on an individual and group basis) for the families and friends of suicide victims, and for individuals at risk of suicide, in the Clydesdale area. http://lanark-stnicholas.co.uk/organisations.php The Heart & Soul Community Gospel Choirs Project – Longniddry Parish Church Pilot Grant – 2017 Educating choir members in jazz-based gospel singing & bringing new forms of church singing into Sunday Services, while opening up the church to non church attenders. Developing a song book and setting up a broad network of community gospel choirs. http://www.longniddrychurch.org.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/Longniddry.Parish.Church/

Highlands & Islands Youth for Christ Main Grant – 2014-2016 Establishing a Prayer Space in the local High School, as well as working with the Learning Support Department. Also organising community volunteering for the pupils. https://yfc.co.uk/local/highlandsandislands/ Hot Chocolate Trust, Dundee Research Grant – 2008 Main Grant – 2009-2011 Continuation Grant – 2012-2013 Engaging with local young people by offering hospitality and prayer. Also hold group discussions, reflecting on scripture in a creative way, e.g. through music and art. http://www.hotchocolate.org.uk/ Inverness East Mission Main Grant – 2010-2012 Continuation Grant – 2013-2014 Establishing a Christian community in a large Council housing estate, with Sunday Services, a weekly Youth Club, monthly Senior Citizens’ Lunches and a Drop In. http://www.invernesseast.com/mission-and-outreach https://www.facebook.com/eastinverness?ref=ts&fref=ts Joint Youth Ministry Partnership – West End Churches Research Grant –2019 Find relevant ways to engage with young people to help support them with their development and find meaningful ways to share the Gospel. https://www.midstocketchurch.org.uk/

Junction 12, Glasgow Main Grant – 2008-2010 Training Grant - 2010 Continuation Grant – 2012-2013 Running groups in schools to increase young people’s self-esteem. Also providing clubs, cafes, drop-ins, social events and residentials for local young people. http://www.junction12.org.uk/ Just Like Us, Colston Milton Main Grant – 2016-2018 Providing a drop-in café, group work & one-to-one sessions, to empower people dealing with isolation, lack of confidence, addiction & mental health issues. https://www.facebook.com/Just-like-us-479682865447213/?fref=nf

KART (Kirkcaldy Area Reachout Trust) Main Grant – 2009-2011 Continuation Grant – 2013-2014 Employing a Christian Schools Worker to: develop relationships with pupils and staff, conduct assemblies, participate in classes, establish and develop SU Groups. http://kartreachout.wixsite.com/website Kelty Youth Drop-In Centre, Dunfermline Research Grant – 2013 Providing activities for young people and encouraging them to gather their friends’ opinions of the Drop-In, to determine and respond to the young people’s needs. http://www.keltykirk.org.uk/ Kemnay Kirk Anytime Anywhere Main Grant – 2015-2017 Broadcasting church services: to those unable to attend (members also visit Care Home during broadcast) and to keep in touch when people move/work away. http://kemnayparish.church/wp/who-are-we/ https://www.facebook.com/KemnayParishChurch/?fref=ts Killean and Kilkenzie Parish Church – Tayinloan Youth Club Pilot Grant – 2019 Set up and pilot a Youth Club that meets weekly during term time, that include a range of activities identified in researching the needs of young people and their parents in the village. Kinmylies Children and Family Project Main Grant – 2016-2018 Providing family events, Messy Church, Life Explored courses, Children’s Groups and school RME support, to decrease isolation and increase faith awareness. http://www.kinmylies.co.uk/welcome.htm https://www.facebook.com/Kinmylies-Church-305811179434621/ Kirkcaldy and Burntisland CAP Centre Main Grant – 2012-2014 Providing a free debt counselling service and one to one support; working with each client until they become debt free, and teaching budgeting skills. http://www.burntislandkirk.org.uk/cap.html Kirriemuir St Andrew’s Messy Church Pilot Grant – 2014 Providing themed events based on different Bible stories, so families who might not attend formal church can come together for activities, food and fellowship. http://standrews-kirriemuir.org.uk/

Lanark Community Cinema Project Pilot Grant – 2012 Providing free film showings, advice, support, and training for the homeless and socially excluded, as well as film clubs for families, teenagers and seniors. http://www.lanarkgreyfriars.com/ Larbert Churches Youth Trust Main Grant – 2010-2012 Continuation Grant – 2014-2015 Employing an additional Worker to: develop Christian School Groups, participate in RME classes and school residentials, provide a Drop-In and assist P7 transition. Liberton Vaulters, Edinburgh Pilot Grant – 2013 Providing Equestrian Vaulting for vulnerable young people, helping them to develop life skills and building relationships with the young people and their families. https://www.facebook.com/pg/libertonvaulters/about/?ref=page_internal Lyle Gateway, Greenock Pilot Grant - 2012 Providing a Drop-In Centre/Café to: allow isolated people to meet others, direct people to sources of advice, and provide a meeting space for small groups. http://www.lylekirk.org/Gateway.html Machars Churches Basic Foodbank Step Grant 2019 Provide food aid and assist with utility payments to people living in the Machars area, along with offering a Friday drop in facility. https://www.facebook.com/MacharsBasicsFoodBank2012/ Maud and Savoch Children and Youth Puppet Ministry Pilot Grant – 2015 Developing a Team of adults and young people trained in puppetry skills, who will deliver the Christian message to the community in a fun and accessible way. http://www.maudchurch.co.uk/ Martin’s Memorial, The Shed Project Main Grant – 2010-2012 Continuation Grant – 2013-2014 Training Grant – 2013 Providing Drop-In Youth Clubs, a youth mentoring service, Parenting Classes and Community Events in a purpose built Youth and Community Facility. http://www.martinsmemorial.org.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/martinsmemorialchurch

Mearns Kirk – Helping Hands Main Grant – 2013-2015 Continuation Grant – 2016-2017 Providing a weekly Dementia Lunch Club, a fortnightly Friendship Club, a monthly Bereavement Support Group and a counselling service for young people. https://www.mearnskirk.church/ Menzieshill MOPS (Mothers Of Pre-Schoolers), Dundee Step Grant – 2012 Providing a fortnightly crèche for pre-schoolers, so their Mums can share breakfast, enjoy crafts, pamper activities and discussions, and listen to invited speakers. http://www.menzieshillparishchurch.org.uk/ Messy Church at Castlehill Pilot Grant – 2018 Provide Messy Church every two months for the children and young families in the parish and a week long Messy Church programme in the summer holidays. http://castlehillchurch.org/ Midweek Musings, Lanark Research Grant – 2012 Working with adults; providing taster evenings with themes such as singing and drama; offering an activity, food and meditation/reflection. Monigaff Reach Out Pilot Grant – 2014 Providing a contemporary, all age, afternoon worship service in the local Primary School, for young people and families unable to attend Sunday morning services. http://kirkmabreckandmonigaff.org.uk/Afternoon-Church.php https://www.facebook.com/monigaffparishchurch Musical Memories - Springburn Step Grant – 2018, 2019 Provide weekly singing sessions for people with various forms of dementia and their carers. http://www.springburnparishchurch.btck.co.uk/Organisations/MusicalMemories Neither Young Nor Old Main Grant –2012-2014 Continuation Grant – 2015-2016 Creating a fresh expression of all-age church among older people, particularly those living in sheltered housing accommodation. http://nyno.org.uk/

Ness Bank Haven Main Grant 2014-2016 Employing a Community & Family Development Worker to co-ordinate weekly Groups to reduce isolation among: new parents, older people & the homeless. http://www.nessbank.net/ New Creations, St Andrews Main Grant – 2010-2012 Continuation Grant – 2013-2014 Providing creative art activities for vulnerable young people in the community and establishing a mentoring programme, to allow the young people to have a supportive relationship with a Christian adult. www.holyt.co.uk New Connections Project Main Grant – 2013-2015 Employing a Project Worker to bring local churches and community groups together, and help them build on their strengths to develop new community initiatives. http://www.presbyteryofhamilton.co.uk/home Newton Youth Ministries (Room Sixty) Main Grant – 2012-2014 Continuation Grant – 2014-2015 Providing activities to help young people reach their full potential, including Dynamic Youth Award, School Lunch Clubs, youth ministry, mentoring & residentials.

http://www.newtonwallacetown.co.uk/room-sixty.html

Nitekirk – Greyfriars Step Grant – 2013 Main Grant - 2014 Providing themed monthly worship events in a city centre based church; offering visitors a creative, reflective evening, with music, art and poetry. http://nitekirk.org/ Opening the Past to the Future, St Matthew’s Church Research Grant – 2016 Consulting local people and businesses to investigate the needs of a transient community, so the refurbished church sanctuary can best serve locals and tourists. http://www.stmatts.org.uk/Sanctuary-Redevelopment.html https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Matthews-Church/127714973946352 https://twitter.com/StMatthewsPerth

Out of the Box, Inverness Main Grant - 2010 Continuation Grant – 2012-2013 Providing puppetry, music and drama workshops and assemblies in schools and at national Christian events. Also training local churches to deliver Holiday Clubs. www.outofthebox.me.uk Overtown Parish Church- Gowkthrapple Project Main Grant – 2012-2014 Employing a Community Worker to provide practical help for families in an area of multiple deprivation by setting up groups and providing support and advice. http://gctogether.btck.co.uk/ Parish Nursing Project, The Steeple Church Dundee Pilot Grant – 2009 Main Grant – 2011-2013 Continuation Grant – 2014-2015 Providing bi-weekly Drop-In clinics, where homeless people in poor health, often because of addictions or substance abuse, receive advice and a free hot meal. http://thesteeplechurch.org/parish-nursing/ Pass It On Project, United Church of Bute Research Grant – 2013 Employing a Researcher to conduct an audit of the local services available to those experiencing poverty, identifying gaps and potential partnership working. http://www.unitedchurchofbute.org.uk/ PEEK (Possibilities for Each and Every Kid) Peer Education

Main Grant – 2012-2014 Continuation Grant – 2015-2016 Training young people (aged 12-25) to deliver a programme of creative activities to educate their peers about a chosen issue affecting their local community. http://www.peekproject.org.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/thepeekproject https://twitter.com/PEEK_Project Penicuik Christians Against Poverty Pilot Grant – 2011 Main Grant – 2012-2014 Supporting people who are struggling to cope with debt; visiting clients at home to assist them in creating a budget and applying for benefits. Also encouraging them to apply for jobs, be part of church and community groups, and attend CAP social events. http://www.penicuiksouthchurch.org.uk/home

Pilot Lite – Dunbar Parish Church Research Grant – 2017 Carrying out a community audit to discover what locals believe are their most important needs and how the best the church can support them. http://www.dunbarparishchurch.org/ Points North Cumbernauld Main Grant – 2011-2013 Training Grant - 2012 Developing a “Messy Church” - offering a new way of ‘being Church’ through providing worship, crafts and a meal for adults and children to enjoy together. http://www.cumbernauldold.org.uk/index.htm Pollokshaws Parish Church Main Grant – 2009-2011 Continuation Grant – 2012-2013 Employing a Community Development Worker to oversee the Pollokshaws Community Project, which provides adult learning and community social events https://www.facebook.com/pollokshawsparishchurch?fref=ts Project-J, Easterhouse: St George’s and St Peter’s, Glasgow Pilot Grant – 2013 Establishing a Group for young people to write Holiday Club material; leading a Christmas Club in their own church and a Summer Club in a neighbouring church. Reducing Isolation in Older People - Moray Foodbank Pilot Grant – 2018 Develop a weekly lunch club where older people can come and share a meal and socialise with peers and volunteers. Look into providing a casserole club for people in their homes and cooking classes for isolated older men. http://morayfoodbank.co.uk/ Source Main Grant – 2012-2014 Continuation Grant – 2014-2015 Engaging with spiritual seekers through local events, offering relevant follow up options & developing a fresh expression of church; training others to do similar work. http://www.whiteinchchurch.org/work/community-of-healing-and-renewal/source/ St Andrew’s Old Hall Community Outreach Project, West Linton Research Grant - 2014 Researching the need for, and feasibility of, providing new outreach Groups in the Church Hall, to serve the church and community, in a rural, isolated area. http://www.standrews-westlinton.org/index.html

St Madoes Active Sports Hub (S.M.A.S.H.) Research Grant – 2015 Main Grant – 2016-2018 Training Grant - 2019 Providing sport programmes to reach out to all ages (but particularly men and boys with little or no church connection), in a rural area with a lack of amenities. https://www.stmadoeskinfauns.com/ St Mark’s Church of Scotland, Paisley – Youth Work Main Grant – 2014-2016 Supporting local people who feel an affinity to their local church, but have no live faith. Providing age specific Groups, with social time and Christian teaching. http://www.stmarksoldhall.org.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/stmarksoldhall/ St Mary’s Greyfriars Parish Nursing Project Pilot Grant – 2016 Meeting local people (at public events or via minister, Pastoral Care Team or GPs referrals); offering prayer, practical health care & signposting to further support. https://www.stmarysgreyfriars.org.uk/ St Nicholas Parish Church – Together@Lunch Research Grant - 2017 Pilot Grant - 2019 Run a community lunch each fortnight, sharing space and fellowship over a meal while inviting organizations in to provide support, activities and information. Connecting individuals who are vulnerable to homelessness to outside support. https://www.stnicholasedinburgh.org.uk/ St Ninian’s Messy Church Pilot Grant - 2016 Providing themed monthly events with worship, crafts and a meal for all ages to enjoy together, to support those who are spiritually seeking and tackling poverty. http://www.corbystninians.org.uk St Paul’s Church, Families Journeying with St Paul’s Pilot Grant – 2018 Create an environment for families with teenagers to feel as part of the church as they do with Messy Church and primary school clubs. https://glasgowstpauls.org/ https://www.facebook.com/glasgowstpauls https://twitter.com/glasgowstpauls

St Paul’s Youth Forum, Blackhill’s Changing Health Main Grant – 2011-2013 Continuation Grant – 2014-2015 Training Grant - 2017 Enabling local young people to lead healthier lives, by providing weekly: physical activity sessions and cookery classes. Also visiting schools and doing detached work. www.stpaulsyouthforum.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/stpauls.youthforum St Rollox Community Outreach Main Grant – 2014-2016 Continuation Grant – 2017-2018 Help Grant – 2017 Training Grant - 2019 Continued support for local residents, refugees and asylum seekers. Aim to help and advise those adversely affected by destitution and sanctions. Aim to help those on low incomes and those who are lonely and new migrants to improve their language skills. http://www.strollox.co.uk/about-us/for-i-was-stranger-you-welcomed-me-in/ https://www.strolloxcommunityoutreach.com/ https://www.facebook.com/St-Rollox-Community-Outreach-188788321204259/ Start Up Stirling Main Grant – 2011-2013 Continuation Grant – 2015-2016 Offering Home Starter Packs and a befriending service to people experiencing homelessness or housing difficulties, or who are moving into a new tenancy. http://www.startupstirling.org.uk/ Step by Step in Moray Main Grant – 2009-2011 Continuation Grant – 2012-2013 Training Grant - 2014 Providing two Parent and Toddler Groups for isolated and vulnerable families, offering creative play activities and a befriending service for the parents. http://www.stepbystepinmoray.co.uk/ Stevenston Churches Summer Mission Pilot Grant – 2014 Providing a week of all age activities, including a Sunday Lunch, a children’s Holiday Club, Youth evening events, a free Fun Day and a community Songs of Praise. http://www.highkirk.com/ https://www.facebook.com/highkirk

Stirling Street Pastors Main Grant – 2011-2013 Continuation Grant – 2015-2016 Employing a Co-ordinator to recruit and train volunteers to offer help and support to the vulnerable people they meet on Stirling’s streets at night http://stirling.streetpastors.org.uk/ Tarbert Youth Club Step Grant - 2016 Establishing a youth club in a rural area with no similar facility (reaching out to those not attending traditional church), with a Smart TV for films & console games. https://tarbertchurchofscotland.org.uk/ The Community Café, Crieff Parish Church Pilot Grant – 2017 Developing a safe & welcoming place; reducing isolation among young families & older people, and offering young adults training in cooking & budgeting. http://www.crieffparishchurch.org/ The Connections Project, Inverness St Columba Pilot Grant – 2013 Main Grant – 2014-2016 Providing Groups to enable parents & young children to increase their social connections and confidence in parenting, and explore Christianity in a meaningful way. http://stcolumbainverness.org/connections/ The Croft at St Enoch’s Hogganfield Main Grant – 2014-2016 Continuation Grant – 2017-2018 Supporting families affected by imprisonment at HMP Barlinnie: in person, online and via phone. Offering welcome and hospitality, signposting and advising visitors of prison procedures. Providing specific support with children’s visits. http://croftglasgow.org/ The Granary, Glasgow Step Grant – 2013 Providing a weekly Group for older, often isolated, people, offering chat, refreshments and craft activities, as well as visits from the local Primary School children. https://standrewseastchurch.org/

The Howard Centre – Craftzone Main Grant – 2010-2012 Continuation Grant – 2013-2014 Providing craft activities for all ages, and Messy Church. Conversations during the crafts deepen relationships between children and carers, and adults and staff. http://www.howardcentre.org/craftzone/ The Hub, Chryston Parish Church Pilot Grant – 2017 Creating a community hub with an affordable café that will become a ‘meeting place’ where people can connect with local services and the living Church. http://www.chrystonparishchurch.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chryston-Parish-Church/182941178420734

The Narnia Experience, Govan and Linthouse Parish Church Pilot Grant – 2018 Create a Narnia experience as part of Govan Loves Christmas; work with schools and community groups. Partner with Cran theatre to stage the event. https://www.govanlinthouseparish.org/ https://www.facebook.com/govanlinthousep The Old Well Theatre - Moffat Pilot Grant – 2018 Show older films, the Moffat Matinee Movies, on a monthly basis for isolated individuals to socialise and interact with a variety of people. Run a monthly Movie Memories session in partnership with Alzheimer’s Scotland. http://www.standrewsmoffat.org/ The Samuel Trust, Aberdeen Main Grant – 2009-2011 Continuation Grant – 2013-2014 Providing clubs for children: in the evenings, after school, and during holidays. Also deliver Assemblies and regularly visit children and their families at home. The Tent Project Pilot Grant – 2015 Providing a week of outdoor activities for local children, teenagers and families, and introducing those who attend to regular local church events. https://www.facebook.com/thetentedinburgh/?fref=ts

The Two Lochs Youth and Community Project, Lochaber Main Grant – 2008-2010 Continuation Grant – 2011-2012 Help Grant - 2012 Providing youth clubs and offering one to one relational youthwork, to build confidence and citizenship, and address issues such as substance abuse. http://www.kinlochlevenparishchurch.org.uk/welcome.htm The Well Community Hub Main Grant – 2011-2013 Continuation Grant – 2014-2015 Developing a fresh expression of church in a local shop unit, providing activities for children, a drop-in facility for young people and a meeting place for adults. https://gillespiechurch.org/getconnected/the-well/ The X and Y Generations Gap, Bishopton, Renfrewshire Research Grant – 2012 Researching how to reach the missing generations in their congregation i.e. 13 to 45 year olds, who are single or in a relationship, but have no children. http://www.bishoptonkirk.org.uk/ Thunderflash, Elgin St Giles’ and St Columba’s South Research Grant – 2014 Conducting audits to identify the social, cultural and environmental needs of local young people, in order to support and enable them to reach their full potential. http://www.elginstgileschurch.co.uk/ Touchdown on Friday – Gillespie Memorial Church Pilot Grant – 2019 Run a monthly youth event, 'Touchdown on Friday', developing their social, physical and mental health underpinned by Christian principles. https://gillespiechurch.org/ Trinity Church, Inverness Research Grant – 2016 Pilot Grant - 2017 Creating a youth led cinema in response to identified needs. Young people will be trained to make the films, & a discussion time will follow each month’s showing. http://trinityinverness.org.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/Trinity-Church-Inverness-1736394606589421/?hc_ref=SEARCH

Trinity, Clyde, Avon and Nethan Foodbank Main Grant – 2013-2015 Supplying a nutritionally balanced food supply to all who need it. Partnering with other agencies to provide long term solutions to food crisis. Providing food over a longer time period where necessary. https://clydeavonnethan.foodbank.org.uk/ 25th Stirling (Dunblane) Boys’ Brigade Main Grant – 2013 Purchasing a community minibus to provide transport to and from: local Groups, youth outings, national events, volunteering initiatives and charitable activities. http://www.dunblanebb.org.uk/

Uig Community Outreach Research Grant – 2014 Running a “Christianity Explored” course, to understand community needs and attitudes to church attendance, to help shape future community outreach activities. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Uig-Church-of-Scotland/401145943347242 Unlocking Community Assets, Loanhead Pilot Grant – 2015 Supporting individuals in the local area to recognise their strengths; then helping them identify how to use these to support others and build a caring community. http://www.loanheadparishchurch.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/LoanheadParishChurch

Utheo – Befriend in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire Main Grant – 2008-2010 Training Grant - 2010 Continuation Grant – 2012-2013 Help Grant - 2013 Training Befrienders to enable elderly and disabled people to access services, develop increased social networks and live more independent lives. http://www.oncbellshill.org/ Westcast – Inverurie West Parish Church Pilot Grant – 2017 Set up a camera broadcast system to steam Sunday services and other events to those unable to attend church, e.g those in care homes, health and transport difficulties and those with conflicting activities on Sundays. http://www.inveruriewestchurch.org/ https://www.facebook.com/InverurieWestChurch/ https://twitter.com/inveruriewest

Wester Hailes Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Centre, Edinburgh Main Grant – 2009-2011 Continuation Grant – 2013-2014 Providing a free debt counselling service and one to one support; working with each client until they become debt free, and teaching budgeting skills. http://holytrinitywesterhailes.org.uk/christians-against-poverty/ Whiteinch Transformation Main Grant –2016-2018 Supporting those experiencing mental health issues and also tackling poverty, by providing a counselling service and money courses for adults and children. http://www.whiteinchtransformation.org/ http://www.whiteinchchurch.org/ Youth Club @ Castle Street Pilot Grant – 2016 Providing a safe space for young people to meet and socialise; offering cookery classes and work experience, as well as outdoor activities and Bible Study sessions. https://www.facebook.com/castlestreetchurch/

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