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Many people come together when they have an issue or concern they feel should be tackled, this could be a particular neighbourhood with several problems, ie poor housing, youth crime and so on, or a particular interest group covering the Council area, ie Carers issues, Credit Unions etc.
Support and Advice
Community Learning and Development, based in Learning and Leisure Services, is here to assist communities throughout the Council area. They can give specialised support to set up and help organise local groups and assist them in achieving their aims.
Here are some of the things we do:
- Help organise public meetings, conferences and community events.
- Assist with Fund raising.
- Research and provide information.
- Organise meetings with local service deliverers and politicians.
- Provide groups with initial administration and support.
- Give advice on how the Local Authority and other agencies work.
- And much more.
Committee and Office Bearers
Community Learning and Development Workers can provide Committee Skills training for newly formed community groups, we work closely with the elected office bearers in their roles.
We can also assist in helping groups to draw up their constitution.
Community Learning and Development
You can contact us on the following telephone numbers;
- Cumbernauld, Northern Corridor and Airdrie 01236 638380
- Motherwell, Wishaw and Shotts 01698 259103
- Bellshill and Coatbridge 01698 844607
If you need help in setting up a new group, call us now.
Grant Funding
If you are looking for financial assistance for your new group, click on Grants & Funding for further information, help and advice.
Volunteering Opportunities
Assistance can also be given to you on all sorts of things by other agencies. Click on Volunteering Opportunities and search the site for further information.
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