RENFREWSHIRE COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS CAN BENEFIT FROM NEW FUNDING

-    Wendy urges community groups to apply -

Wendy Alexander MSP is urging Renfrewshire Organisations to apply for their share of a new £10.2 million fund. £450,000 of this fund could come to Renfrewshire. This funding is aimed at community and voluntary organisations that aim to serve and involve local communities. Funding will support grass roots advice and advocacy services to break down discrimination and inequality in areas including education, health and employment. The Commission will prioritise funding for activity that directly serves and involves individuals and local communities, meets an unmet need and inspires longer-term work.

Wendy said:

“I strongly urge community and voluntary organisations in Renfrewshire to apply and make use of this funding to promote human rights. Last year none of the funding that was provided came to Renfrewshire and I want to change that.”

If you are a voluntary or community group and wish to promote human rights here in Renfrewshire why not contact the EHRC for more information on requirements needed for the application process. The closing date of applications is approaching fast. You can simply phone them on 0141 228 5938. To book a place on one of the surgeries, please contact: Douglas Guest or Fiona McLeod on 0141 228 5910 or email: scotland@equalityhumanrights.com.