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The projects in this area are:
Erskine Arts – ‘Come As You Are’
Our project aims to offer free, inclusive dance, movement, and music workshops for young people with additional support needs or care experience—and their families—creating a space where everyone is welcome. The sessions encourage family participation, celebration of difference, and build confidence through creativity. Led by experienced ASN dance artist Ruth Foster, the workshops also provide valuable volunteering opportunities for non-ASN young people, developing skills on empathy and real-world experience. With sensory-friendly instruments and a focus on self-expression, we aim to spark joy, connection, and personal growth in a supportive, barrier-free environment.
Erskine Arts – ‘Erskine Arts Employs! 2.0!’
We want to create two first time job opportunities for local 16 – 17-year-olds! This would give young people the chance to get real work experience, build confidence, be part of a creative, fast-paced and varied arts charity and join a fully inclusive and supportive staff team and earn some money! It’s a great opportunity for anyone still in school who wants to develop new skills, boost their CV, and work flexible hours on evenings or weekends. We’ll also provide support with CV writing, interview tips, and future job applications. We hope you’ll support bringing this opportunity to life for young people in our community – it could be you!
Erskine Youth Council – ‘The EYC Social’
We’re planning a series of free, quarterly evening events at Erskine Community Centre. These evening events will include music, social spaces, and activities designed to create a mature, enjoyable environment. These events are completely free meaning there’s no cost to attend. The goal is to offer a safe, inclusive space where young people can connect, have fun, and feel part of their community.
Fèis Phàislig – ‘Fèis Phàislig 2025: Music, Community & Connection’
Fèis Phàislig: Music, Community & Connection is a free project for young people aged 12–25 across Renfrewshire. It includes live music performances in high schools, hands-on workshops in local venues, and ceilidh events where you can watch, play, or take part. Whether you’re trying an instrument for the first time or just want to experience great live music from young performers, there’s something for everyone.
I Am Me – ‘I Am Me’
I Am Me Scotland has been working with various groups of young people over the past year to develop Child Exploitation Awareness resources, known as “You Are Not Alone” (YANA). We plan to continue working with young people in Renfrewshire to design and develop resources that raise awareness of child exploitation. Young people possess valuable insights into the issues within their local areas and will play a crucial role in shaping educational resources. These resources will become part of the YANA package, which will be made available to other local authorities throughout Scotland, putting Renfrewshire on the map. Additionally, we aim to engage young people in your area to deliver a comprehensive campaign, including a play that will be performed in high schools to raise awareness of child sexual exploitation. This initiative will include workshops, providing young people with the opportunity to influence and shape the campaign moving forward.
Inchinnan Development Trust – ‘Youth Go Bush in Teucheen Wood’
Teucheen Wood invites you to get into nature! From woodland art making and den building to bushcraft and wildlife spotting – our sessions offer a fun and hands-on outdoor experience. Come explore your local woodland, build new skills, and discover the lasting benefits of connecting with the natural world.
Lamont Farm Project – ‘Lamont Farm Education Project’
Lamont Farm Project will provide young people with an education and experience with animals that they will not be able to experience anywhere else, through workshops, work experience, placements and our junior volunteering roles and we will support young people participating in awards such as Duke of Edinburgh and Saltire schemes. We will make working with and experiencing animals accessible to all either on site here or through outreach.
Renfrew Town Sea Scouts – ‘Project Minibus’
Renfrew Sea Scouts are in need of a new minibus to transport members to the outdoor activities operated by the group. A new minibus offers an economical and environmentally friendly way to transport our members to activities that offer social, mental and physical development opportunities. Our bus would be available to other groups in the district, thus the impact on young people will be felt by more than our own organisation.
Renfrew Town Sea Scouts – ‘Project Waterskills’
Renfrew Sea Scouts offer water activities at Castle Semple Loch to young people from all over the district. Young leaders (18 – 25) train Scouts and Explorers (10-16) in activities. We offer governing body certified courses via weekly training, allowing participants to experience all aspects of watersports. Our activities instil physical and mental life skills in our members and keep the heritage of the Clyde alive in each new generation.
Renfrewshire Youth Voice – ‘Positive About Youth Awards’
Every year, we host the Positive About Youth Awards – a brilliant night that shines a spotlight on amazing young people from across Renfrewshire. Anyone can nominate a young person they think deserves recognition, which means we hear about all kinds of inspiring work happening across our communities – from volunteering and helping others, to sporting achievements, creative talents and much more. The awards night itself is a proper celebration, with over 150 guests – including nominees, winners, runners-up and their supporters – all coming together for an unforgettable evening. It’s a chance to dress up, celebrate success, and be recognised for the incredible things young people are doing. It’s always a positive and empowering experience, and a reminder of just how much young people are achieving right here in Renfrewshire.
St Mirren Youth Football Club – ‘St Mirren YFC – To the Next Level!’
We’re a local football club creating fun, inclusive spaces for young people to play, train, and grow through sport. With this funding, we’ll provide new kit, better equipment, and training for our coaches—helping every player feel part of the team, develop their skills, and enjoy the game in a safe, supportive environment.
The Renfrewshire Toy Bank – ‘The Renfrewshire Toy Bank – Christmas Appeal 2025’
We will provide children and young people living in Renfrewshire with gift packages at Christmas via a referral system. We aim to provide younger children with books, soft toys, arts and crafts, board games, clothing, toys and sweets. We would also hope to provide all young people ages 12+ with a gift card, enabling cinema trips, coffee with friends or giving the gift of being able to go shopping for themselves. Working in partnership with social work, local schools and nurseries, health care organisations, grass route organisations as well as various local charities we aim to reach as many children and young people as possible ensuring we reach those who are care experienced. Last year (2024) we distributed 3,044 gift packages and 596 teenagers also received gift cards and hope to be able to do the same in 2025.
Who Cares? Scotland – ‘Who Cares Scotland Care Experienced Groups-(The Diamonds and The Chill Out and The Drop In)’
Who Cares? Scotland is an organisation that care experienced people can join. Young people in care in Renfrewshire come for fun, make friends, try new things and talk about issues that affect them. They share that being in care can make them feel different so our group is a safe space to belong, with others who understand. We provide a lift for families without transport and provide food. Children get a chance to try hobbies, go trips and share worries that they might not share with others. We want Care Experienced people to have equality, respect and love like everyone else!