Five grants were awarded to groups as playscheme grants, while a further nine were awarded as community grants.

The groups receiving the playscheme grants were Special Needs Adventure Playground (SNAP) who were awarded £400, Strathaven After School Club, Moss Out of School Service, East Kilbride Universal Connections and Playcare Out of School Care, who were all awarded £600.

The following groups were all awarded Community Grants:

• Agape Wellbeing – £550 for an outing, entrance fees and materials
• 17th East Kilbride Brownie Pack – £440 for an annual outing and materials
• Coffee, Chat and Company – £250 for start-up costs
• The Acting Bairns of Stonehouse (TABS) – £250 for an outing and entrance fees
• 17th East Kilbride Guides – £535 for an outing, entrance fees and specialist transport
• Hunter Ladies’ Bowling Club – £200 for an annual outing
• East Kilbride Sports Club – £540 for equipment
• Chapelton Silver Circle – £200 for an outing
• University of the Third Age (U3A) – £200 for an outing

Community groups interested in applying for awards can do so on the council website.