Organisations are being invited to apply for funding from East Dunbartonshire Council's Community Grants Scheme.
The latest round is open until Friday 10 January 2025 – visit the Community Grants Scheme page for more information and to apply.
Sense Scotland recently received support to help enhance its facility in Bishopbriggs – TouchBase Dunbartonshire.
The charity is a specialist social care provider – supporting people of all ages who have communication needs associated with complex and sensory disabilities, and their families.
We were delighted to receive funding to refurbish and upgrade the multi-sensory room here at TouchBase Dunbartonshire – creating a space which offers rewarding and enjoyable experiences, combining relaxation and stimulation. The work wouldn’t have been possible without the grant
"The project has had an extremely positive impact and is popular with the many people we support – from throughout East Dunbartonshire – with benefits for health and wellbeing. We also work with community organisations who manage supported accommodation and respite services."
The Community Grant helped to pay for a range of equipment, including bubble tube, mirror, soft play wall pad, musical touch wall, LED sound star, infinity tunnel and a UV light.
Padding is also being fitted to walls in the tactile room, which provides rebound therapy using a large trampoline.
For more information on TouchBase Dunbartonshire – including bookings for people with additional needs – visit the Sense Scotland website, email Springfield@sensescotland.org.uk or call 0141 772 5588.
Organisations can apply for a grant of up to £5,000 or £10,000. The maximum, over the course of a year, a group can ask for is £15,000.
The online form, guidance and eligibility criteria can be found on the Community Grants Scheme page.
Applications are being invited from groups which:
- Have a constitution
- Have a bank account
- Are not for profit
- Aim to bring benefits to the residents of East Dunbartonshire.
Funding can be sought for start-up costs, special projects, equipment and salaries.
Councillor Gordan Low, Leader of East Dunbartonshire Council, said, "The Community Grants Scheme aims to empower groups making a positive difference at the heart of our local communities – supporting projects which increase inclusion, participation and wellbeing.
"We're here to help where we can. Visit the Community Grants Scheme page – to apply or get in touch to find out more.”
The Council has allocated support for the scheme from the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund.
If any individual or group is unfamiliar with the application process and needs assistance, the Council’s Community Planning team can be contacted by emailing communityplanning@eastdunbarton.gov.uk or calling 0300 123 4510.
Applications are assessed by the Grants Advisory Committee, which makes recommendations for awards to the Community Planning Partnership (CPP) Board.
The CPP includes representatives of the Council, East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action, the Health and Social Care Partnership, the Leisure and Culture Trust, Police Scotland and other organisations providing public services locally.
It is anticipated that applicants will be informed if they have been successful around the end of March 2025.
