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Go For It Fund Directory of Funded Projects

2014

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 Employing a part-time Children’s and Families Worker to run a number of community “taster” events, allowing parents to network and families to be together.

http://www.ckchurch.org.uk/home

Y Y Y

Genesis Project Pilot Grant - 2007 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/

Y Y Y

Liberton/Kaimes Lockhart Memorial Main Grant -2009-2011

Y Y Y Y Y

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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

Liberton Vaulters Pilot Grant – 2013 Providing Equestrian Vaulting for vulnerable young people, helping them to develop life skills and building relationships with the young people and their families.

http://libertonkirk.net/

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 facing, and providing indoor activities in bad weather.

http://www.ssapc.org.uk/

Y Y Y

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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

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 for the future.

http://www.holytrinity-westerhailes.org.uk/Trinity_Centre/CAP.html

Y Y Y Y

2. West Lothian A B C D E Priority Area?

Avonbridge Church and Community Together Pilot Grant – 2013 Developing the existing café in the church halls, by providing a Job Club, child care facilities and an upgraded kitchen to offer cookery and baking classes.

http://avonbridge.torphichen.org/AvonbridgeIndex.html

Y Y Y Y Y

Breich Valley Youth Reach Pilot Grant – 2013 Establishing a weekly youth café in the church halls, offering a safe meeting place, free indoor activities and an opportunity to meet and chat with adult Christians.

http://www.breichvalleychurch.org.uk/welcome.htm

Y Y Y Y

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; developing mentoring and paired reading initiatives.

http://dunbaryouthwork.blogspot.co.uk/

Y Y Y

Dunglass Messy Church Main Grant – 2011-2013 Developing a “Messy Church” - offering a new way of ‘being Church’ through providing worship, crafts and a

http://www.dunglassparish.org/Dunglass_Parish_Church/Messy_church.html

Y Y

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meal for adults and children to enjoy together.

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 Pilot Grant – 2013 Step Grant - 2014 Supporting busy working women with workshops and reflective spaces to explore the deeper questions of life. Also resourcing the women through Parenting Classes.

http://www.dunsparishchurch.org.uk/

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

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?

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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?

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

Y Y Y

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/aboutus.html

Y Y

10. Ayr A B C D E Priority Area?

Newton Youth Ministries Main Grant – 2012-2014 Providing two Youth Workers to help young people reach their full potential, by offering activities for

http://www.newtonwallacetown.co.uk/room-sixty.html

Y Y Y Y

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personal development within a Drop-In Centre.

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/

Y Y Y Y

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 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

Y Y Y

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 Y Y Y Y Y

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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/

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?

Forth Community Project Main Grant – 2014-2016 Providing childcare, youth activities and a Foodbank to support local families on low incomes. Also offering volunteering opportunities to support the unemployed.

http://www.forthstpauls.com/index.html

Y Y Y

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

Lanark Community Cinema Project Pilot Grant – 2012 Providing free film showings, advice, support, and training for the homeless and socially excluded, as well as film clubs for families, teenagers and seniors.

http://www.lanarkgreyfriars.com/

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

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The X and Y Generations Gap Research Grant – 2012 Researching how to reach the missing generations in their congregation i.e. 13 to 45 year olds, who are single or in a relationship, but have no children.

http://www.bishoptonkirk.org.uk/#/

Y Y Y

16. Glasgow A B C D E Priority Area?

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

Barlanark Greyfriars Youth Project Main Grant – 2007-2009 Continuation Grant – 2013-2014 Providing activities for, and developing a relationship with, groups of: children, young people and adults, who would otherwise have little involvement in a church.

http://www.barlanark-greyfriars.co.uk/page4.html

Y Y Y Y Y

Carnwadric Parish Church WIN Project Main Grant – 2012-2014 Employing a Family Worker to offer support and advice and a Creative Arts Worker to help parents and children develop their talents and increase their confidence.

http://carnwadric.blogspot.co.uk/

Y 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/

Y Y Y Y Y Y

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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 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/

Y Y Y Y Y

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

Greater Maryhill Outreach Project Main Grant – 2010-2012 Training Grant – 2012 Continuation Grant – 2013-2014 Providing a community tea-room which allows volunteer staff to develop employability skills. Also run children’s clubs and a Young Leader Training Program.

http://www.gmopbuzz.org/

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

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PEEK (Possibilities for Each and Every Kid) Peer Education

Main Grant – 2012-2014 Training young volunteers (aged 14-21) 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

Project-J, Easterhouse: St George’s and St Peter’s Pilot Grant – 2013 Establishing a Group for young people to write Holiday Club material; leading a Christmas Club in their own church and a Summer Club in a neighbouring church.

http://www.stgeorgesandstpeters.org.uk/

Y Y Y Y

Source Main Grant – 2012-2014 Providing a seven week course for spiritual seekers, offering contemplative music, meditation, spiritual exercises, creativity and journaling.

http://www.whiteinchchurch.org/work/community-of-healing-and-renewal/source/

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 Main Grant – 2011-2013 Employing two youthworkers to tackle anti-social behaviour, by providing activities at a Drop-In Centre, as alternatives to under-age drinking and violence.

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,

http://www.strollox.co.uk/

Y Y Y Y

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from single parents to Asylum Seekers. Providing a Food Co-op, Charity Shop, Citizens Advice Surgery, etc.

theGKexperience Pilot Grant - 2012 Main Grant – 2013-2015 Working with young people from the very poorest areas in Scotland (before, during and after residential experiences) helping them reach their full potential.

For more information, please contact: Alex Bauer E-mail: alex.bauer@thegkexperience.org.uk

Y Y Y Y

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 Granary Step Grant – 2013 Providing a weekly Group for older, often isolated, people, offering chat, refreshments and craft activities, as well as visits from the local Primary School children.

http://www.findachurch.co.uk/search/church_view.php?church_id=12648

Y Y Y

The Well Multi-Cultural Advice Centre Main Grant – 2013-2015 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 Y Y Y Y Y

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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

West Mearns Church Main Grant – 2011-2013 Employing a Family Networker to support local families, develop relationships with local schools and contribute to the children’s work in the Emerging Church.

http://www.westmearnschurch.org/

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

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

Clyde, Avon and Nethan Foodbank Main Grant – 2013 Providing a four day nutritional food supply to those in situations of food crisis, delivering the food parcels if necessary, and signposting to financial advice services.

www.clydeavonnethan.foodbank.org.uk

Y Y

Gowkthrapple Project Main Grant – 2013-2015

Y Y Y

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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://www.facebook.com/overtownparishchurch

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

Utheo – Befriend in Bellshill Main Grant – 2008-2010 Training Grant - 2010 Continuation Grant – 2012-2013 Help Grant - 2013 Training Befrienders to enable elderly and disabled people to access services, develop increased social networks and live more independent lives.

http://www.oncbellshill.org/

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 for the future.

http://www.coltness-memorial.org.uk/Coltness_Memorial_Church/CAP.html

Y Y Y

18. Dumbarton

Go For It is not funding any projects in the Dumbarton 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

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?

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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

Y Y Y Y Y

Points North Cumbernauld Main Grant – 2011-2013 Training Grant – 2012 Employing a Development Worker to establish a fresh expression of church in a highly populated area, which has little involvement with traditional church.

http://www.cumbernauldold.org.uk/index.htm

Y Y Y

23. Stirling A B C D E Priority Area?

Cambusbarron – Living the Connected Life Research Grant - 2011 Pilot Grant – 2013 Providing a Breakfast Club and After School Care Service in the Church Hall for local children, and building relationships with the families who use the project.

https://www.facebook.com/brucememorialchurch.cambusbarron

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 Employing a Lifeguide Co-ordinator to train volunteers to support young people affected by parental separation and divorce, on an individual & group basis.

http://www.heart.arkyard.com/young-people/

Y Y Y Y

25th Stirling (Dunblane) Boys’ Brigade Main Grant – 2013 Purchasing a community minibus to provide transport to and from: local Groups, youth outings, national

http://www.dunblanebb.org.uk/

Y Y Y Y

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events, volunteering initiatives and charitable activities.

24. Dunfermline A B C D E Priority Area?

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, Gillespie Church Main Grant – 2011-2013 Establishing a fresh expression of church by providing a community hub with 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 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 for the future.

http://www.burntislandkirk.org.uk/cap.html

Y Y Y Y

KART (Kirkcaldy Area Reachout Trust) Main Grant – 2009-2011 Continuation Grant – 2013-2014 Employing a Christian Schools Worker to: develop relationships with pupils and staff, conduct assemblies, participate in classes, establish and develop SU Groups.

www.25a.me.uk/kart/

Y Y Y

26. St Andrews A B C D E Priority Area?

New Creations Main Grant – 2010-2012 Continuation Grant – 2013-2014 Providing creative art activities for vulnerable young people in the community and establishing a mentoring programme, to allow the young people to have a supportive relationship with a Christian adult.

www.holyt.co.uk

Y Y Y Y

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27. Dunkeld and Meigle

Go For It is not funding any projects in the Dunkeld and Meigle 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

28. Perth A B C D E Priority Area?

Auchterarder Community Church Centre (ACCC) Main Grant – 2009-2011 Running Youth Café Evenings, Youth Alpha Courses and 24/7 Prayer Rooms. Also providing a sound technician course in partnership with the local school.

http://auchterarderparish.org/centre/

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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/

Y Y

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/

Y Y

Food on Friday Main Grant – 2008-2010 Continuation Grant – 2011-2012 Help Grant - 2012 Running a community café providing affordable healthy meals and a place of safety for vulnerable local people. Also offer cooking courses for children and adults.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Food-On-Friday/152937884858832

Y 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

http://thesteeplechurch.org/parish-nursing/

Y Y Y Y

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people in poor health, often because of addictions or substance abuse, receive advice and a free hot meal.

The Drop Inn Main Grant - 2013-2015 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://www.118118.com/dundee/church-religious-organisations/1350463-lochee-parish-church.html

Y Y Y

30. Angus A B C D E Priority Area?

Brechin Cathedral Crossroads Drama Group Pilot Grant – 2013 Establishing a Drama Group for local school pupils. Productions reflect current issues affecting youth, and are partly based on scripture plays/Christian dramas.

http://www.brechincathedral.org.uk/index.php

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/

Y Y Y

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 –2012-2014 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

http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/xcc_communityde

Y Y Y

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Continuation Grant – 2013-2014 Providing clubs for children: in the evenings, after school, and during holidays. Also deliver Assemblies and regularly visit children and their families at home.

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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 Pilot Grant – 2013 Employing a Youth Ministry Outreach Worker, and providing group social activities, House Groups and one to one opportunities to talk through individual issues.

http://www.tarves.org.uk/tarves-parish/ http://www.uppc.org.uk/ http://www.methlickparishchurch.co.uk/index.html

Y Y Y

34. Buchan A B C D E Priority Area?

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

Peterhead St Andrew’s Main Grant – 2013-2015 Developing the skills, confidence and faith of young people and families, through free: Homework and Holiday Clubs, Drop Ins, Fun Evenings and Concerts.

http://www.standrewspeterhead.org.uk/home

Y Y Y 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

http://www.elginyouthcafe.org/

Y Y Y Y

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space for community groups and cookery courses.

Forres St Leonard’s Outreach Research Grant - 2012 Pilot Grant – 2013 Employing a part-time Youth and Community Outreach Worker, to engage with local young people and families through establishing youth groups, Messy Church etc.

http://www.stleonardschurchforres.com/

Y Y Y Y

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

Step by Step Main Grant – 2009-2011 Continuation Grant – 2012-2013 Training Grant - 2014 Providing two Parent and Toddler Groups for isolated and vulnerable families, offering creative play activities and a befriending service for the parents.

http://www.stepbystepinmoray.co.uk/

Y Y Y Y

36. Abernethy A B C D E Priority Area?

Aviemore Community Café Main Grant – 2013-2015 Opening twice a week, serving low cost hot drinks, soup and home baking; offering pastoral support, a Cooking Club and a meeting place for Community Groups.

http://www.standrews-aviemore.org.uk/

Y Y

37. Inverness A B C D E Priority Area?

The Lighthouse, Hilton Church and Community Centre Main Grant -2008-2010 Continuation Grant – 2012-2013 Providing a Community Café with meeting rooms available for hire, which are used by a wide variety of church and community groups.

http://www.hiltonlighthouse.org/

Y Y

Inverness East Mission Main Grant – 2010-2012

http://www.invernesseast.com/mission-and-outreach

Y Y Y

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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.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Shack-Raigmore/253682131458208?fref=ts

The Living Room, Inverness St Columba Pilot Grant – 2013 Appointing a part-time Community Development Worker and offering a range of early years and family support groups, to increase a sense of community.

http://stcolumbainverness.org/the-living-room/

Y Y Y

38. Lochaber A B C D E Priority Area?

Ardgour Community Lunches Pilot Grant – 2013 Providing fortnightly meals in a remote rural community, to allow socially isolated people of all ages to come together, in a relaxed atmosphere.

http://www.rockofpeace.co.uk/church/ardgour.html https://www.facebook.com/AKSMparishes

Y Y Y

39. Ross A B C D E Priority Area?

Dingwall Drop-in-Kafe Ltd Main Grant –2012-2014 Providing a Café for young people to meet and socialise. The Café also offers young people cookery classes, work experience, outdoor activities and sports workshops.

http://www.dingwall-church.co.uk/

Y Y Y

40. Sutherland

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 Y Y Y Y Y

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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

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 service, Parenting Classes and Community Events in a purpose built Youth and Community Facility.

http://www.martinsmemorial.org.uk/#/welcome/4529206534

Y Y Y Y

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

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47. England

Go For It is not funding any projects in England at present.

Visit our webpages to find out how to apply for a Grant: http://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/serve/go_for_it/grants

Go For It Fund, Ministries Council, Church of Scotland, 121 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4YN T. 0131 225 5722 E: goforit@cofscotland.org.uk W: www.churchofscotland.org.uk/serve/goforit