GUITAR GROUP - CRAIGENTINNY -
The guitar group would like to receive funding so that they can purchase a good bluetooth speaker that will help them to record background music to play along with and improve their skills. This would help them to improve the quality of music they are able to produce and help them improve consistently.
Amount asked for £300

Theme – Social Inclusion & Physical/Mental Health

Amount Received - £300

PLAYGROUP SESSIONS AND NUTRITIONAL ADVICE -
Play group sessions for young families and nutrition support from an early years nutritional specialist. 8 sessions available for 2 hours during February and March 2023. Supporting young families to eat and live more healthily. Amount asked for £1982

Theme – Social Inclusion & Physical/Mental Health

Amount Received - £1982

CRAIGENTINNY COMMUNITY GARDENING PROJECT-
We would like to work with children and young people from Craigentinny Primary School and Leith Academy on a series of food growing and woodwork workshops. We aim to promote a positive social relationship between the local gardens and young people. A community event will conclude inviting participants and their families to get together and celebrate. Visit Facebook Page. Amount asked for £2000

Theme – Cleaner and Greener

Amount Received - £2000

DJ SAGE -
Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing through the Joy of Music, the project will deliver engaging and meaningful Silent Disco workshops to many. Targeting schools and adults alike, this is 'So Much More than a Silent Disco', and will encourage people to re-connect with themselves, others, and the community. We learn together in unique and creative ways, through music, dance, discussions, stories, and reflections. Take-away tips shared, will help people continue to feel more confident and comfortable in their own skin' Visit Facebook Page. Amount asked for £1850

Theme – Cleaner & Greener

Amount Received - £1850

HIBERNIAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION-
A fortnightly activity group on a Monday through the winter months to combat social isolation. We already provide lunch on a Monday but with this funding we would provide additional activities for people who attend. Book swaps and access to the web will be made available alongside the opportunity to socialise. Visit website. Amount asked for £1990

Theme – Social Inclusion & Physical/Mental Health

Amount Received - £1990

WHO CARES SCOTLAND –
We will deliver a series of connection and belonging events for care experienced children and their families within the local area. We aim to create opportunities for care experienced families to understand and feel confident about their identity. We will run 3 half-day events in December, February and June. . Visit website. Amount asked for £1500

Theme – Social Inclusion & Physical/Mental Health

Amount Received - £1500

CATCH YOUR BREATH –
This project would like to offer improved opportunities to people living with chronic breathing conditions in our local community. People with respiratory problems deserve a voice and this funding will allow for continued support for this group of people with even the chance to book enjoyable activities to engage in. Amount asked for £2000

Theme – Social Inclusion & Physical/Mental Health

Amount Received - £2000

ARTYFARTY–
Graffiti workshops for local children working with spray paints and practicing bubble writing. These will be outdoor activities completed in the Spring and Summer of 2023 Amount asked for £642

Theme – Social Inclusion & Physical/Mental Health

Amount Received - £642

PEOPLE KNOW HOW -
Our RECONNECT service powers up the digital skills of local communities and aims to overcome exclusion and disadvantage. This money will allow us to remove a barrier for local community members and teach people how to use digital devices even when they do not own one.  Visit website. Amount asked for £2000

Theme – Social Inclusion & Physical/Mental Health

Amount Received - £1800

BUILDING BRIDGES –
We plan to create shared spaces where people encounter others who are different from themselves. We will deliver cultural awareness activities so people are able to experience different cultures in an unbiased and safe environment. People from all walks of life will be offered the opportunities to share experiences in Edinburgh through their own eyes. Visit Twitter Page. Amount asked for £3000

Theme – Addressing Racial Equality

Amount Received - £3000

SHE SCOTLAND - CIRCLE TIME -
A 12 week programme in early 2023 to support emotional and physical wellbeing of girls at Craigentinny Primary school. This support will focus on building resilience, skills and provide students with the tools to navigate the transition to high school. Visit website. Amount asked for £1910

Theme – Social Inclusion & Physical/Mental Health

Amount Received - £1910

OLIVIA NASH SPRAY ART –
This project will utilise the contacts already established in the local community to deliver spray paint workshops to those who are survivors of domestic abuse, people that have experienced addictions and a community celebration event tailored to and delivered in the interests of addressing racial inequality. Amount asked for £3000

Theme – Social Inclusion & Physical/Mental Health, Domestic Violence, Drug & Alcohol Abuse, Addressing Racial Equality

Amount Received - £3000

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