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Go For It Fund Directory of Funded Projects
2015
Projects are listed alphabetically by name, within each Church of Scotland Presbytery area.
Key to Criteria: A – meeting identified needs in the community; B – nurturing Christian faith within and beyond the church; C – tackling poverty and/or social injustice; D – developing new ecclesial/Christian communities; E – creating work which is genuinely innovative and shares good practice with others
Funded Projects
Further Information
Criteria being Met
Priority Area Congregations
1. EDINBURGH A B C D E Priority Area?
Barclay Viewforth Church Main Grant – 2011-2013 Employing an Emerging Church Facilitator to develop fresh expressions of church in the Tollcross area, for people who do not normally attend church.
http://www.barclayviewforth.org.uk/index.php
Y Y Y Y
Carrick Knowe Parish Church – In It Together Research Grant – 2011 Pilot Grant – 2013 Step Grant - 2015 Providing affordable family activities for those with young children: Cooking Classes, Community Gardening, Dinner & Movie Nights and Arts & Crafts.
http://www.ckchurch.org.uk/home
Y Y Y Y
Duddingston Kirk Glebe Project Main Grant – 2015-2017 Developing a peaceful and welcoming outdoor space where people can find a listening ear, experience God through creative arts, and grow organic produce.
https://www.duddingstonkirk.co.uk/
Y Y Y Y
Genesis Project Pilot Grant - 2007
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Main Grant – 2014-2016 Developing detached outreach work in the schools and community (e.g. Clubs and listening service) to build relationships and support isolated, low income families.
http://www.kirkliston-parish-church.org.uk/
Liberton/Kaimes Lockhart Memorial Main Grant -2009-2011 Continuation Grant – 2013-2014 Employing a Family Support Worker to offer friendship, encouragement and support to local families, irrespective of their faith or church connection.
http://www.klmchurch.org.uk/index.html
Y Y Y Y Y
Muirhouse Centipede Project Research Grant - 2011 Pilot Grant – 2012 Main Grant – 2013-2015 Delivering creative, community-led, artist facilitated activities. Particularly aiming to reach people with mental health issues and the long term unemployed.
http://www.stampc.co.uk/home/centipede-project
Y Y Y Y
Nitekirk 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/
Y Y Y Y
The Acorn Project Main Grant – 2014–2016 Employing a Project Worker to provide alternative Worship opportunities for under 40s, including Messy Church, Contemplative Services and Discussion Groups.
http://balernochurch.org.uk/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
Y Y Y
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
http://www.ssapc.org.uk/
Y Y Y
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facing, and providing indoor activities in bad weather.
The Early Service 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/
Y Y Y Y
The FAST (Future at St Andrew’s) Project Pilot Grant - 2009 Main Grant – 2014-2016 Addressing social isolation by employing a Community Development Officer, and offering Support Groups on child care, active play, healthy living and budgeting.
http://www.edinburghstandrewsclermiston.org.uk/index.html
Y Y Y
The Tent Project Pilot Grant – 2015 Providing a week of outdoor activities for local children, teenagers and older people, and introducing those who attend to regular local church events.
http://www.stdavidsbroomhouse.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/
Y Y Y
Wester Hailes Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Centre 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://www.holytrinity-westerhailes.org.uk/Trinity_Centre/CAP.html
Y Y Y Y
2. West Lothian
Go For It is not funding any projects in the West Lothian area at present.
Visit our webpages to find out how to apply for a Grant: http://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/serve/go_for_it/grants
3. Lothian A B C D E Priority Area?
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;
https://prezi.com/8c_q2owp9cps/dunbar-area-christian-youth-project/
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developing mentoring and paired reading initiatives.
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
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Penicuik South Church, Christians Against Poverty Research Grant – 2009 Pilot Grant - 2011 Main Grant – 2012-2014 Providing a free debt counselling service and one to one support; helping each client become debt free.
http://www.penicuiksouthchurch.org.uk/home
Y Y Y Y
4. Melrose and Peebles A B C D E Priority Area?
St Andrew’s Old Hall Community Outreach Project 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
Y Y Y
5. Duns A B C D E Priority Area?
Coming Up for Air – Breathing spaces for busy people Pilot Grant – 2013 Step Grants – 2014 and 2015 Using creative workshops and reflective spaces to enhance emotional and spiritual wellbeing, and reduce stress, among local people who are busy or unwell.
https://cu4air.wordpress.com/
Y Y Y
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://www.hpchurches.org/gateways.html https://www.facebook.com/groups/177075342340106/
Y Y Y
6. Jedburgh
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Go For It is not funding any projects in the Jedburgh area at present.
Visit our webpages to find out how to apply for a Grant: http://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/serve/go_for_it/grants
7. Annandale and Eskdale A B C D E Priority Area?
Kate’s Kitchen Main Grant – 2013-2015 Working with vulnerable local people who are homeless or on low incomes; serving hot, healthy meals, talking through their problems and signposting to services.
http://kateskitchen.org/
Y Y Y
8. Dumfries and Kirkcudbright A B C D E Priority Area?
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/
Y Y Y Y Y
Crossmichael and Parton New Ways to the Future 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
Y Y Y
Dumfries Body Mind & Spirit Main Grant – 2012-2014 Providing opportunities for people of all ages to participate in a variety of healthy living activities, by offering classes in sport, cookery, gardening etc.
http://www.saint-georges.org.uk/index.html
Y Y Y Y
9. Wigtown and Stranraer A B C D E Priority Area?
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
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Sandhead Learning and Internet Centre Research Grant – 2009 Pilot Grant – 2011 Main Grant – 2012-2014 Providing free individual tuition in computing courses, as well as offering the rural community a place where internet access is available.
http://www.sandheadlearning.co.uk/
Y Y
10. Ayr A B C D E Priority Area?
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 etc.
http://www.newtonwallacetown.co.uk/room-sixty.html
Y Y Y
The Ayr Ark Main Grant – 2012-2014 Providing an alcohol-free Youth nightclub, engaging with young people on the streets and through weekend events, and working in partnership with local schools.
http://ayrark.co.uk/Home.aspx
Y Y Y Y
11. Irvine & Kilmarnock A B C D E Priority Area?
Acoustic Café Life Main Grant – 2013-2015 Employing: a Youth Worker, to develop an Acoustic Youth Café, and a Family Worker, to develop worship activities for families in the Parish with no previous connection to, or experience of, church life.
http://www.new-laigh-kirk.org.uk/
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East Ayrshire Churches Homeless 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/
Y Y Y Y
Fullarton Youth and Community Project (YaC) Main Grant – 2009-2011
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Continuation Grant – 2012-2013 Providing sport focussed detached youth work, youth leadership training courses and supporting young people in finding employment. Also working with the Council to provide a Play Scheme and weekly disco.
http://www.fullartonchurch.co.uk/content/groups-children-youth/ https://www.facebook.com/FullartonYaC
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.thecraftzone.co.uk/
Y Y Y
12. Ardrossan A B C D E Priority Area?
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.
http://asfact.org.uk/
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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
Y Y Y Y
13. Lanark A B C D E Priority Area?
Clydesdale Christian Youth Trust (2cytrust) Main Grant – 2015-2017 Developing new ways for the local church to engage with young people, particularly by establishing activities in schools e.g. SU Groups, Chaplaincy, Youth Alpha, etc.
http://2cytrust.com/
Y Y Y
Forth Community Project Main Grant – 2014-2016 Providing childcare, youth activities and a Foodbank to support local families on low incomes. Also offering
http://www.forthstpauls.com/index.html
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volunteering opportunities to support the unemployed.
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://www.lanarkstnicholas.co.uk/
Y Y Y Y
14. Greenock and Paisley A B C D E Priority Area?
Greenock 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
Y Y Y Y
St Mark’s Church of Scotland 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/
Y Y Y Y Y
16. Glasgow A B C D E Priority Area?
3D Drumchapel Main Grant – 2015-2017 Providing activities, events and Workshops to support local families; improving parent/child relations as well as increasing parenting skills and children’s confidence.
http://www.3ddrumchapel.org.uk/
Y Y Y
Balshagray Victoria Park Mission Project 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/
Y Y Y Y
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
http://www.originscotland.org/3/directory/detail.php?id=1395
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vulnerable young people as they discover their talents.
Castlemilk Carpenter’s Workshop Main Grant – 2015-2017 Developing a social enterprise, producing bespoke furniture. Providing opportunities for unemployed adults to gain work experience and woodwork skills.
http://www.castlemilkparishchurch.btck.co.uk/WoodworkProject
Y Y Y
Church House Integrated Children & Family Support Centre
Main Grant – 2014-2016 Supporting vulnerable: young people, families and individuals; by providing classes, Groups, activities and community events, to increase skills and confidence.
http://www.churchhouse.plus.com/Home.html
Y Y Y Y
Colston Milton Arts Project 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/
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Creative Connections for Young Mums 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
Y Y Y Y
Finn’s Place: Wellbeing at Langside Main Grant – 2013-2015 Providing wellbeing activities in the church and community, in particular for people who are isolated/unwell/unemployed; asylum seekers/refugees.
http://www.finnsplace.org/
Y Y Y Y
Flemington Hallside Youth Project Main Grant – 2013-2015 Providing youthwork in church (e.g. clubs, residentials), schools (e.g. Assemblies, R.M.E. classes) and community (detached youthwork, street hospitality).
http://www.fh.churchgoers.co.uk/index.htm
Y Y Y Y
Givin’ It Laldie Y Y Y Y Y
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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/
Glasgow Street Pastors Main Grant – 2012-2014 Employing a Co-ordinator to recruit and train volunteers to offer help and support to the vulnerable people they meet on Glasgow’s streets at night.
http://www.glasgowstreetpastors.org/
Y Y Y Y Y
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
Y Y Y Y Y
Mearns Kirk – Caring for the Community Main Grant – 2013-2015 Employing a part-time Project Co-ordinator to support three community caring projects: Dementia Lunch Club, Friendship Club and Bereavement Support Group.
http://www.mearnsparishkirk.co.uk/index.html
Y Y
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/
Y Y Y Y
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.
http://www.pollokshawsparish.com/ http://www.pollokshawsaln.org/
Y Y Y
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Ruchazie Parish Church Open Space Café Pilot Grant – 2015 Developing new services in the church community café, including: IT Centre, Job Seeker support, lunch club for older people, social events & a Spiritual Growth Group.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npTwKqvGhRo http://www.northeastglasgow.co.uk/community/religious_org/church_ruchazie.html
Y Y Y Y
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/
Y Y Y Y Y
St Matthew’s Centre – The Place Main Grant – 2012-2014 Training volunteers who will mentor ex-offenders on their release from prison, and aid their reintegration into the local community.
https://www.facebook.com/possilparkparishchurch
Y Y Y Y
St Paul’s Youth Forum, Blackhill’s Changing Health Main Grant – 2011-2013 Continuation Grant – 2014-2015 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 www.boltfm.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/stpauls.youthforum
Y Y Y Y
St Rollox Community Outreach Main Grant – 2014-2016 Supporting those who are isolated and on low incomes, from single parents to Asylum Seekers. Providing a Food Co-op, Charity Shop, Citizens Advice Surgery, etc.
http://www.strollox.co.uk/
Y Y Y Y
theGKexperience Pilot Grant - 2012 Main Grant – 2013-2015 Training Grant - 2014 Working with young people from the very poorest areas in Scotland (before, during and after residential
For more information, please contact: Alex Bauer E-mail: [email protected]
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experiences) helping them reach their full potential.
The Creative Word: Good News in a Visual Age Pilot Grant – 2014 Employing an artist one day a week to develop contemporary creative displays in the church sanctuary, to help people engage with the Gospel in new ways.
https://www.facebook.com/stgeorgestroncofs
Y Y Y
The Croft at St Enoch’s Hogganfield Main Grant – 2014-2016 Assisting visitors to HMP Barlinnie; explaining prison procedures, making referrals to support organisations and providing emotional support.
http://croftglasgow.org/
Y Y Y
The Well Multi-Cultural Advice Centre Main Grant – 2013-2015 Training Grant - 2014 Providing information, advice and support in relation to benefits, housing, immigration, etc, for local people from different faith and cultural backgrounds.
http://thewell.org.uk/
Y Y Y Y Y
Tron St Mary’s Family Support Service Main Grant –2012-2014 Employing a Family Support Worker to establish a mentoring programme to help people develop life skills and obtain advice. Also arranging social gatherings.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tron-St-Marys-Church/360006367375589
Y Y Y
Wallacewell New Charge Development Main Grant – 2013-2015 Employing a Youthworker to develop detached youthwork and build community activism, and a School/Community Liaison Officer to develop activities for vulnerable children, to increase their self-esteem.
https://www.facebook.com/WallacewellNcd
Y Y Y Y Y
17. Hamilton A B C D E Priority Area?
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/
Y Y Y
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Airdrie Good Neighbours Scheme 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 http://www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/service/1442-lanarkshire
Y Y Y
Befriend Motherwell Pilot Grant - 2011 Main Grant – 2013-2015 Training Befrienders, who visit isolated elderly people identified by clergy and Social Work Services, and invite them to attend church services and social events.
http://www.dalzielstandrews.org.uk/befriendmotherwell/
Y Y Y
Gowkthrapple Project Main Grant – 2013-2015 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/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/GCTogether/141501249382238?sk=info&tab=page_info
Y Y Y
Larkhall Chalmers Children and Family Work Main Grant – 2015-2017 Tackling poverty through a “Grow, Cook, Eat” Group, helping children reach their potential through an After School Club & developing faith through Messy Church.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chalmers-Parish-Church-of-Scotland/619032764793962
Y Y Y Y Y
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/index.htm
Y Y Y Y
Wishaw Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Debt Centre Pilot Grant - 2012 Main Grant – 2014-2016 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.coltness-memorial.org.uk/Coltness_Memorial_Church/CAP.html
Y Y Y
18. Dumbarton A B C D E Priority Area?
Craigrownie Youth & Family Outreach http://www.facebook.com/CraigrownieParishChurc Y Y Y
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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.
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19. Argyll A B C D E Priority Area?
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/
Y Y Y Y
22. Falkirk A B C D E Priority Area?
Avenue Youth Project Main Grant – 2013-2015 Providing various activities to increase young people’s confidence and social skills; offering volunteering opportunities and spaces to explore Christianity.
http://www.avenueproject.org.uk/home
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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.
http://www.larberteastchurch.com/www/index.php/churches-together/youth-trust
Y Y
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
Y Y Y
23. Stirling A B C D E Priority Area?
Allan Park South Emerging Church Project Pilot Grant - 2012 Main Grant – 2015-2017 Developing the ecclesial community that emerged from their intergenerational pilot project, through Messy
http://www.allanparksouth.church/
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Church, outreach in schools and residential homes, etc.
Connected Life Programme, Cambusbarron Research Grant - 2011 Pilot Grant – 2013 Main Grant – 2014-2016 Employing a Community & Families Worker; providing school sessions, an Out of School Club, a Families Team, a local YouTube channel & Wellbeing Services.
https://www.facebook.com/brucememorialchurch.cambusbarron
Y Y Y Y Y
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.
http://coltrust.org.uk/index.html
Y Y
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.heart.arkyard.com/young-people/
Y Y Y Y
Start-Up Stirling – Caring Beyond Crisis 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/
Y Y
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/
Y Y Y Y Y
24. Dunfermline A B C D E Priority Area?
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Dunfermline East Children & Family Outreach Pilot Grant – 2013 Main Grant – 2014-2016 Providing mid-week and Sunday Groups and courses to support: isolated parents/carers, parents and children with spiritual questions and school RME classes.
http://www.dunfermlineeastchurch.org.uk/
Y Y
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/
Y Y Y
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.
http://www.gillespiechurch.org/community.html
Y Y Y Y
25. Kirkcaldy A B C D E Priority Area?
Burntisland Christians Against Poverty (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
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The Open Door Project Research Grant – 2013 Pilot Grant - 2014 Providing a Community Café, offering affordable meals and free internet access. Also developing a Community Garden, growing flowers and fresh produce.
http://www.bennochyparishchurch.org.uk/index.html
Y Y
26. St Andrews A B C D E Priority Area?
Go For It is not funding any projects in the St Andrews area at present.
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Visit our webpages to find out how to apply for a Grant: http://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/serve/go_for_it/grants
27. Dunkeld and Meigle
CAP Highland Perthshire Debt Centre Main Grant – 2014-2016 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://capuk.org/i-want-help/cap-debt-help/debt-centre/449/aberfeldy
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28. Perth A B C D E Priority Area?
Logos Centre, Crieff Main Grant – 2012-2014 Employing a Youth Worker to run activities including sports, Drop-Ins, a careers club and Christian Discussion Group, within the Centre or in the school or church.
http://www.crieffparishchurch.org/
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29. Dundee A B C D E Priority Area?
Coldside Community Café 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
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Craigiebank Youth Outreach Development Programme 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/ http://www.yfc.co.uk/local-centres/scotland/dundee-yfc/
Y Y Y
Parish Nursing Project 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/
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The Drop Inn Main Grant - 2013-2015
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Employing a Community Support Worker (based at the Community Café) to help recovering substance users redevelop social skills, and to provide support and advice to their families.
http://locheeparishchurch.btck.co.uk/CommunityWork/LPCCommunityCafe
30. Angus A B C D E Priority Area?
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/
Y Y Y Y Y
Havilah Trust Main Grant – 2011-2013 Help Grant – 2013 Continuation Grant – 2013-2014 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/
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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/
Y Y
31. Aberdeen A B C D E Priority Area?
NYNO (Neither Young Nor Old) Main Grant –2013-2015 Creating a fresh expression of all-age church among elderly people, particularly those living in sheltered housing accommodation.
http://nyno.org.uk/
Y Y Y Y Y
The Samuel Trust Main Grant – 2009-2011 Continuation Grant – 2013-2014 Providing clubs for children: in the evenings, after school, and during holidays. Also deliver Assemblies
http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/xcc_communitydetail.asp?id=1590&ind=9&ind2=92
Y Y Y
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and regularly visit children and their families at home.
32. Kincardine and Deeside A B C D E Priority Area?
Dickson Hall Community Development Main Grant -2011-2013 Continuation – 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/
Y Y Y Y
33. Gordon A B C D E Priority Area?
Formartine Youth Project (FYP) Pilot Grant – 2013 Main Grant – 2015-2017 Providing activities for children and young people (e.g. Music Sessions, Youth Cafes, Messy Church) to help them develop as individuals & experience Christianity.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Formartine-Youth-Project/612854358827324?fref=ts
Y Y Y
34. Buchan A B C D E Priority Area?
Banff Children’s and Family Work Main Grant – 2015-2017 Employing a Children’s & Family Worker to support the church’s schools’ involvement, and increasing events & activities provided (e.g. Messy Church, Holiday Clubs).
http://www.banffparishchurchofscotland.co.uk/
Y Y
Cruden Messy Church 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/messychurch121004.htm
Y Y
35. Moray A B C D E Priority Area?
Elgin Youth Development Group – Community Hub Main Grant – 2013-2015 Using their building to provide training courses for unemployed/vulnerable people, affordable meeting space for community groups and cookery courses.
http://www.elginyouthcafe.org/
Y Y Y Y
Forres Youth and Families Outreach Y Y Y
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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
Lossiemouth Youth Café Development Group Main Grant – 2013-2015 Employing a Youth Worker and providing a Drop-In Café where young people can enjoy activities and socialise. Also involving young people in the running of the Café.
http://lossieyouthcafe.org/Welcome.html
Y Y Y
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/
Y Y Y
36. Abernethy A B C D E Priority Area?
Go For It is not funding any projects in the Abernethy area at present.
Visit our webpages to find out how to apply for a Grant: http://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/serve/go_for_it/grants
37. Inverness A B C D E Priority Area?
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.
http://www.hiyfc.co.uk/
Y Y Y Y
Hilton Youth Project Main Grant – 2015-2017 Reducing social isolation by providing bi-weekly Toddler Groups, mentoring for Primary School children, weekly children’s outreach events and monthly Messy Church.
http://hiltonchurch.org.uk/
Y Y Y
Inverness East Mission http://www.invernesseast.com/mission-and- Y Y Y
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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.
outreach https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Shack-Raigmore/253682131458208?fref=ts
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/
Y Y Y
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/
Y Y
38. Lochaber
Go For It is not funding any projects in the Lochaber area at present.
Visit our webpages to find out how to apply for a Grant: http://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/serve/go_for_it/grants
39. Ross A B C D E Priority Area?
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
http://www.dingwall.org.uk/getdoc/5df98b49-e568-4ae8-87c3-c5a8ba15018b/Castle-Street-Church-of-Scotland.aspx
Y Y Y
Dingwall Drop-in-Kafe Ltd Main Grant –2012-2014 Providing a Café for young people to meet and socialise; offering cookery classes and work experience, as well as outdoor activities and sports workshops.
http://www.dingwall.org.uk/getdoc/8e3eb90e-a697-4bf0-9b4b-f926e4a1d777/Dingwall-Drop-in-Kafe.aspx
Y Y Y
40. Sutherland
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Go For It is not funding any projects in the Sutherland area at present.
Visit our webpages to find out how to apply for a Grant: http://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/serve/go_for_it/grants
41. Caithness
Go For It is not funding any projects in the Caithness area at present.
Visit our webpages to find out how to apply for a Grant: http://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/serve/go_for_it/grants
42. Lochcarron – Skye A B C D E Priority Area?
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.
http://ansgeulmor.canan.co.uk/?page_id=22 https://twitter.com/AnSgeulMor
Y Y Y Y Y
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.
http://dionskye.co.uk/
Y Y Y Y
43. Uist
Go For It is not funding any projects in the Uist area at present.
Visit our webpages to find out how to apply for a Grant: http://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/serve/go_for_it/grants
44. Lewis A B C D E Priority Area?
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
http://www.martinsmemorial.org.uk/#/welcome/4529206534
Y Y Y Y
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service, Parenting Classes and Community Events in a purpose built Youth and Community Facility.
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
Y Y Y
45. Orkney
Go For It is not funding any projects in the Orkney area at present.
Visit our webpages to find out how to apply for a Grant: http://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/serve/go_for_it/grants
46. Shetland
Go For It is not funding any projects in the Shetland area at present.
Visit our webpages to find out how to apply for a Grant: http://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/serve/go_for_it/grants
47. England
Glassdoor Main Grant 2014-2016 Providing Night Shelters and Day Centres where rough sleepers can find safety, meals and specialist support, so they can work towards ending their homelessness.
http://www.glassdoor.org.uk/welcome.htm
Y
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Go For It Fund, Ministries Council, Church of Scotland, 121 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4YN T. 0131 225 5722 E: [email protected] W: www.churchofscotland.org.uk/serve/go_for_it