Area Committee grants help groups across EK

Published: Monday 29 August 2022

This image shows a still from the EK@75 film of a roundabout in the town

The latest round of community grants from the East Kilbride Area Committee has been agreed by the council.

In total 12 groups were awarded just under £4,000.

The following groups were all awarded Community Grants:

  • The Midweek Walking Group – £360 for an outing, administration and publicity costs
  • Stonehouse Men’s Shed - £300 for equipment and materials
  • Allers Allotments Association – £240 for materials
  • Stonehouse Senior Citizens’ Pavilion – £300 for an outing
  • Strathaven Agricultural Exposition – £420 for administration and publicity costs
  • East Kilbride Visually Impaired Group – £357.40 for an outing and equipment
  • Strathaven Choral Society – £400 for an outing, entrance fees, administration and publicity costs
  • Lammermoor Allotment Association – £300 for equipment and materials
  • East Kilbride Twins and Triplets Club – £350 for entrance fees
  • St Ninian’s Parish Church Guild – £300 for entrance fees
  • Stonehouse Heritage Group – £264 for equipment
  • Strathaven Balloon Festival – £360 for equipment

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