Supporting stronger communities across Scotland with funding

The Scottish Government and the STV Children's Appeal awarded 32 community projects across Scotland a share of £300,000 to support grassroots organisations. Dundee community centre Boomerang received almost £6,000 to extend support for its Cosy Café worker over winter.

Thirty-two community projects across Scotland have been awarded a share of £300,000 to help build strong and connected communities. The Scottish Government partnered with the STV Children's Appeal to identify grassroots organisations and charities for the funding. The awards are intended to support projects that work to break cycles of poverty and strengthen social cohesion and inclusion. Minister for Equalities Kaukab Stewart announced the awards during a visit to Dundee community centre Boomerang. Funding highlights: - A total of 32 community projects received part of the £300,000 fund. - The Scottish Government partnered with the STV Children's Appeal to identify grassroots groups and charities for the awards. - Named funded projects include Y Sort It in Clydebank, Govan Help, and CentreStage Kilmarnock. - Dundee-based community centre Boomerang received almost £6,000 to extend funding for a Cosy Café support worker and runs services such as a Stay and Play toddler group, Cosy Café, Food Larder and Latin Dance class. - Minister Kaukab Stewart described inclusive and connected communities as important for a resilient and thriving Scotland during the visit. Summary: The funding is intended to help grassroots services that promote inclusion, dignity and practical support in local communities, including cookery programmes, parent wellbeing work and activities for people experiencing social isolation. The awards were announced publicly during a visit to Boomerang, where staff and volunteers described benefits to wellbeing and social connection. Undetermined at this time.