Over 50 groups share £84k warm hand funding
FUNDING worth almost £84,000 has been shared among more than 50 Inverclyde community groups to support residents during the cold winter months.
One-off grants have been awarded from the council’s Warm Hand of Friendship initiative which is designed to provide people with access to warm spaces and practical advice and support as temperatures plummet and bills increase.
Funding of £83,940 has been shared among 51 groups, including churches, community centres, sports clubs and charities, to support a variety of activities.
It takes the total amount distributed by the council since Inverclyde’s Warm Hand of Friendship launched in 2022 to just under £284,000.
In September, the initiative was extended for another three years until 2027 with £560,000 committed towards it.
Councillor Robert Moran, leader of Inverclyde Council, said: “We know how tough it is for so many people, especially at this time of year when the mercury drops and fuel bills rise.
“The Warm Hand of Friendship provides financial support to community groups to run activities and offer practical help and advice in a warm and welcoming environment.
“It also helps with social inclusion at this time of year when there are less opportunities to get out and about and can lead to isolation.
“Warm Hand of Friendship is on top of things like the council’s pension age fuel poverty payments, community clothing points and fridges in our libraries, universal free school meals for all primary pupils, and various other initiatives and grants for households and businesses.
“As a council, we’re doing what we can with the limited resources we have at our disposal to provide a range of supports for residents, community organisations, and businesses.”
All successful Warm Hand of Friendship applicants have been notified and payments processed.
Applications will continue to be accepted for review early in the new year.
More information about Inverclyde’s Warm Hand of Friendship, including how to apply for funding and where to access help and support, is available from the council website at www.inverclyde.gov.uk/warmspaces.
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Full list of grants:
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WARM HANDS OF FRIENDSHIP 2024/25 |
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Organisation |
Application details |
Amount Requested |
Amount Awarded |
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1 |
Grieve Road Community Centre |
Offer of warm place and food via extending hours on existing Thursday sessions. Lets, food, transport and sundries. |
£2,990.00 |
£2,000.00 |
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2 |
Auchmountain Centre |
Provision of warm hub and warm boxes |
£3,000.00 |
£2,000.00 |
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3 |
Inverclyde Shed |
Offering a variety of sessions and hot drink in heated accommodation limiting loneliness and social isolation |
£2,000.00 |
£2,000.00 |
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4 |
Ravenscraig Centre |
Provision of warm space every week- softplay provision and hot refreshments |
£3,000.00 |
£2,000.00 |
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5 |
St Patricks RC Church |
Provision of warm space and food as well as warm clothing to those who attend the church foodbank |
£1,620.00 |
£1,620.00 |
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6 |
Mount Kirk |
Provision of warm space and food/hot drink every Friday and warm clothing/toiletries to those in need |
£1,875.00 |
£1,500.00 |
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7 |
Inverclyde Community Care Forum (Your Voice) |
Provision of warm space at weekly drop in at Coppermine Cafe offering hot food, advice and exercise session |
£2,550.00 |
£2,000.00 |
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8 |
Greenock Torpedo Factory Club |
Provision of 'Soup and Blether' for the elderly every Friday |
£3,000.00 |
£1,500.00 |
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9 |
Inverclyde Community Care Forum (Your Voice) |
Provision of warm space at the weekend offering hot food, clothing and support |
£2,500.00 |
£1,000.00 |
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10 |
Clyde Coast Radio |
Travel for disabled presenters, refreshments and radio licence to keep engaged with the community |
£2,930.00 |
£750.00 |
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11 |
32nd Greenock & District Scout Group |
Warm space 3 evenings a week at Bank St Hub for hot drink/snack and board games |
£2,200.00 |
£1,500.00 |
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12 |
Greenock Boxing Club |
Provision of warm space during weekly bingo night where soup and hot drink will be provided |
£2,000.00 |
£1,000.00 |
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13 |
Compassionate Inverclyde |
Provision of warm space and lunch at the weekly Friendship Hub. Additional items offered to help users keep warm |
£2,530.00 |
£1,750.00 |
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14 |
Hope Community Church |
Provision of warm space with food and drinks provided |
£3,234.00 |
£1,500.00 |
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15 |
Inverclyde Association for Mental Health (Broomhill Gardens and Community Hub) |
Provision of weekly lunch group with opportunity to socialise and use the facilities |
£2,020.00 |
£2,000.00 |
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16 |
GFS Ltd (Old West Kirk) |
Provision of warm place for social interaction and snack/hot drink |
£2,600.00 |
£1,600.00 |
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17 |
Moving on Inverclyde |
Provision of lunch twice weekly to those accessing services |
£2,772.00 |
£2,000.00 |
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18 |
Boglestone Activity Centre |
Provision of warm space every Tuesday - softplay provision and hot refreshments/soup |
£3,000.00 |
£2,000.00 |
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19 |
Lady Octavia Sports Centre |
Provision of warm space every Friday - softplay/badminton/pickleball provision and hot refreshments |
£2,600.00 |
£1,600.00 |
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21 |
Greenock Sports Centre |
Provision of warm space weekly - softplay provision and hot refreshments |
£3,000.00 |
£1,500.00 |
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22 |
Port Glasgow New Parish Church |
Extension to their Friday Chatty Café. Provision of warm space every Wednesday offering food and companionship |
£3,000.00 |
£2,000.00 |
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23 |
Inverclyde Indoor Bowling |
Provision of warm space weekly with hot drinks provided and free access to bowling rink at allocated times |
£3,000.00 |
£1,000.00 |
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24 |
Salvation Army |
Currently offer warm space one day a week for hot drink and soup. Funding would allow extra meals to be added and food parcels for individuals/families |
£1,920.00 |
£1,920.00 |
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25 |
Gourock Park Bowling Club |
Provision of warm space and entertainment and hot drinks |
£2,250.00 |
£2,000.00 |
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26 |
Inverclyde Vineyard Church |
Previous grant helped establish a community café. Further funding would allow the provision of adult and family gatherings - 5 sessions at Old West Kirk |
£1,250.00 |
£1,000.00 |
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27 |
Wellington Park Bowling Club |
Provision of warm space every Sunday with activities and food/hot drinks. |
£2,500.00 |
£1,400.00 |
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28 |
Home Start Inverclyde |
Provision of hot food to the 5 groups currently operating ensuring they are warm and fed encouraging more social interaction |
£2,982.00 |
£2,000.00 |
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29 |
The Wyllieum |
Provision of warm space every Wednesday-Sunday with activities and hot drinks/snack available |
£3,000.00 |
£1,800.00 |
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30 |
Ambassador Church |
Offer free weekly lunch club open to all the community. Since starting lunch from the church halls, numbers have increased with young families also now attending |
£2,550.00 |
£2,000.00 |
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31 |
RIG Arts |
Provision of warm space and creative art sessions for older adults |
£2,967.00 |
£2,000.00 |
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32 |
Greenock Wanderers RFC |
Provision of hot food/refreshments for all parents/children who attend weekend training |
£2,880.00 |
£1,500.00 |
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33 |
Larkfield Housing Association |
Provision of warm space at soup and blether sessions at Larkfield Community Hall |
£2,750.00 |
£2,000.00 |
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34 |
The Trust |
Social spaces for people to attend to take part in activities, socialise and keep warm - catering provided |
£3,000.00 |
£2,000.00 |
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35 |
Inverclyde Faith in Throughcare |
Provision of food/clothing vouchers for participants/volunteers, social activity and Christmas dinner |
£3,000.00 |
£1,000.00 |
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36 |
Grosvenor Bowling Club |
Provision of warm space every Sunday with snack/hot drink and opportunity for social interaction |
£1,950.00 |
£1,000.00 |
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37 |
Families in the Know Inverclyde |
Provision of warm space with soup/sandwiches/hot drink and opportunity for social interaction and support via partner connections |
£3,000.00 |
£1,000.00 |
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38 |
Greenock Southwest Community Council |
Provision of warm space monthly with hot food/refreshments |
£500.00 |
£500.00 |
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39 |
Beacon Arts Centre (Dance for Parkinsons) |
Weekly dance classes for those affected with Parkinsons giving warm space and social interaction |
£3,000.00 |
£550.00 |
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40 |
Parklea Association Branching Out |
Provision of warm space, hot drink/snacks and food packs |
£2,900.00 |
£2,000.00 |
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41 |
St Johns Church Gourock |
Extended provision of Bowl & Blether to twice a month, hosting Ukranian community group and several one off events - family ceilidh, quiz night, evening for those recently bereaved and family film night |
£2,500.00 |
£2,000.00 |
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42 |
Westburn Parish Church |
Continuation of service providing warm space every Wednesday with tea, coffee and soup |
£2,307.36 |
£1,500.00 |
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43 |
Victoria Bowling Club |
Childrens Christmas Party providing food, gift, entertainment and games. Weekly bingo with snack/hot drink and opportunity to socialise. |
£2,000.00 |
£850.00 |
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44 |
Cloch Housing Association |
Cozy Connections - provision of warm space with soup/sandwiches, social interaction and information/support from partners |
£2,440.00 |
£2,000.00 |
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45 |
Oak Tree Housing |
Provision of Winter Warmer Café - warm space with hot food and opportunity to socialise |
£2,100.00 |
£2,000.00 |
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46 |
1st Gourock Scout Group |
Provision of a drop in café every Tuesday for all ages during the winter months offering warm space and food/hot drinks |
£2,100.00 |
£1,500.00 |
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47 |
Port Glasgow Church of Nazarene |
Provision of warm space one evening a week offering hot food and space to socialise |
£2,670.00 |
£1,800.00 |
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48 |
Inverclyde Athletics |
Hydration and Replenishment initiative for junior athletes who receive nutritional advice and food after sessions. Inclusion sessions for young people at Ravenscraig |
£1,310.00 |
£1,000.00 |
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49 |
BOUNCE Basketball Inverclyde |
Provision of zero cost family entertainment day for members |
£1,210.00 |
£1,000.00 |
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50 |
Gibshill Community Centre |
Provision of warm space with soup/ sandwiches and groceries for the community fridge |
£3,000.00 |
£2,000.00 |
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51 |
Youth Connections |
Provision of warm space with soup/ sandwiches and groceries for the community fridge |
£3,000.00 |
£2,000.00 |
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52 |
Branchton Community Centre |
Provision of warm space every Thursday with soup/sandwich. Warm boxes offered via community shop |
£3,000.00 |
£2,000.00 |
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53 |
Inverkip Church |
Provision of warm space every Friday offering soup, rolls, hot drink |
£800.00 |
£800.00 |
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54 |
Man On! Inverclyde (Anchor) |
Provision of warm space every Monday offering hot drink, warm boxes and help with groceries |
£3,000.00 |
£2,000.00 |
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Totals |
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£142,886.36 |
£83,940.00 |
Full list of organisations and activities:
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Organisation |
Activity and Times |
Contact for more information |
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1st Gourock Scouts |
Provision of a drop in café every Tuesday at the Coppermine Community Centre for all ages during the winter months offering warm space and food/hot drinks.
December 2024 – March 2025 Every Tuesday, 11.00am-2.00pm |
Phone: N/A
Email: gsl@1stgourockscouts.org.uk; copperminecommunity@gmail.com
Facebook: 1st Gourock Scouts; Coppermine Community Centre
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32nd Greenock Scouts |
Provision of warm space 2 evenings a week at the Bank Street hub with activities and hot drink/snack provided.
18th December 2024 – 31st March 2025 Every Wednesday & Thursday, 5.00pm – 8.00pm (no activities w/c 23rd and 30th December 2024)
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Phone: N/A Email: group@32ndscouts.org.uk Facebook: 32nd Greenock Scouts
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Ambassador Church, Port Glasgow |
Church is offering a free weekly lunch club open to all the community, hot food and drinks provided.
December 2024 – March 2025 Every Wednesday, 12.30pm-2.00pm
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Phone: N/A
Facebook: Ambassador Church
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Auchmountain Community Resource Centre |
Provision of food parcels for the East End of Greenock community to help individual or family’s need. Warm space available offering free hot drinks and snacks.
December 2024 - March 2025 Every Thursday, 12noon – 1.30pm
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Phone: 01475 791818
Email: auchmountaincentre@hotmail.co.uk
Facebook: Auchmountain Resource Centre |
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Beacon Arts Centre |
Support for Dance for Parkinson’s, a programme that has shown to alleviate some of the symptoms of Parkinson’s. Facilitated dance session and a social café where warm drinks and simple refreshments will be offered.
December 2024 – February 2025 Every Tuesday, 1.00pm-3.00pm
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Phone: 01475 723723
Email: info@beaconartscentre.co.uk
Website: www.beaconartscentre.co.uk
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BOUNCE Basketball Inverclyde |
Provision of a free family entertainment day for the children in the Club to help alleviate financial pressures after Christmas.
January - February 2025
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Phone: 07983 969171
Email: N/A
Website: N/A
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Branchton Community Centre |
Centre will provide warm space every Thursday evening offering free soup/ sandwich. Centre will also be providing warm boxes from their community shop.
23rd January – 27th March 2025 Every Thursday, 4.00pm-7.00pm
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Phone: 01475 638481
Email: branchtonmanager@gmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/BranchtonCC
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Broomhill Gardens and Community Hub |
Hot food provision every Friday for an elderly group. Welcoming new participants to interact in a warm, supportive environment.
10th January – 28th March 2025 Every Friday, 12noon-2.00pm |
Phone: 01475 553570
Email: info@broomhillhub.org.uk
Website: www.broomhillhub.org.uk
Facebook: Broomhill Gardens and Community Hub
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Cloch Housing Association |
Cozy Connections - provision of warm space with soup/sandwiches, social interaction and information/support from partners.
January - March 2025 For days/times, please contact the organisation direct
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Phone: 01475 783637
Website: www.clochhousing.org.uk
Facebook: ClochHA
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Compassionate Inverclyde |
Provision of hot food and warm boxes to all users of the Friendship Hub, St John’s Church Hall, Greenock
10th December 2024 – 25th March 2025 Every Tuesday, 11.00am-1.00pm
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Phone: N/A
Website: www.compassionateinverclyde.org
Facebook: Compassionate Inverclyde
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Families in the Know Inverclyde
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Provision of warm space with soup/sandwiches/hot drink and opportunity for social interaction and support via partner connections.
December 2024 – March 2025 For day/times, please contact the organisation direct
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Phone: 07420 420435
Email: familiesintheknowinverclyde@yahoo.com
Facebook: In The Know
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GFS (Old West Kirk) Ltd
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Provision of warm place for social interaction and snack/hot drinks. Opportunity to enjoy company in a warm, friendly environment.
Thursday 16 January, Thursday 13th February and Thursday 13th March 2025, 5.00pm-8.00pm Further dates to be confirmed
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Phone: 07976 800537
Email: m.medinelli@ntlworld.com
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Gibshill Community Centre |
Offering a warm space to the community where they can come for company, chat and free food/hot drink. Community fridge will be stocked weekly.
2nd December 2024 – 31st March 2025 Every Monday, 11.30am-1.30pm
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Phone: 01475 741588
Email: gibshillcommunitycentre@gmail.com
Facebook: Gibshill Community Centre |
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Gourock Park Bowling Club |
Club offering a warm friendly environment for anyone wishing support and companionship. Open for free hot drinks/snacks with bingo and a range of activities.
5th December 2024 – 27th March 2025 Every Thursday, 11.00am – 1.00pm During the festive fortnight, day will change to Friday 27th December and Friday 3 January, 1.00pm-3.00pm
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Phone: 07796 015748
Email: gourockpark2023@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/GourockParkBC
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Greenock Boxing Club |
Provision of warm space every Thursday at weekly bingo event at Crawfurdsburn Community Centre with food and hot drink provided.
9th January – 27th March 2025 Every Thursday. For times, please contact the Club direct |
Phone: N/A
Email: greenockboxingclub@gmail.com
Website: www.greenockboxingclub.com
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Greenock Southwest Community Council
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Provision of warm space ahead of the monthly Community Council meeting with hot food and refreshments being offered.
January - March 2025 Last Tuesday of the month, 4.00pm-6.00pm
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Phone: 07846 610862
Email: Greenockswcc@gmail.com
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Greenock Torpedo Factory Club |
Club offering a warm space with soup, snacks and warm drinks to the local community. Offering a range of activities and interests such as bingo, quizzes, children’s visits, films, talks and for the more active - snooker and table games.
December 2024 - March 2025 Every Friday, 11.30am-3.00pm
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Phone: 01475 631035
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GreenockTorpedoFactoryClub/about
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Greenock Wanderers Rugby Football Club |
Club aim to provide all children who play at the weekend with free hot food and drink. Catering also for parents promoting community spirit with the wish to encourage more young people to participate.
January – March 2025 Every Saturday and Sunday
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Phone: 01475 632702
Website: Greenock Wanderers information (gwrfc.com)
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Grieve Road Community Centre |
Centre will provide warm space every Thursday offering free hot meal, drinks and activities.
9th January – 27th March 2025 Every Thursday. For times, please contact the Centre direct
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Phone: 01475 724916
Email: grieveroadcommunitycentre@gamil.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1026565197550159
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Grosvenor Bowling Club |
Provision of warm space every Sunday with snack/hot drink and opportunity for social interaction.
1st December 2024 – 30th March 2025 Every Sunday, 2.00pm-6.00pm
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Phone: 01475783862
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Grosvenor-Bowling-Club
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Home-Start Renfrewshire and Inverclyde |
Hot food provision to parents and children attending group sessions during the winter months, allowing all attendees more time to interact in a warm, supportive environment.
6th January – 30th March 2025
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Phone: 01475 603441
Website: www.hsri.org.uk
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Hope Community Church |
Offering a warm space for people to attend and receive free soup/hot drink in a friendly and welcoming environment.
6th January – 31st March 2025 Every Monday, 1.00pm-3.00pm
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Phone: 01475 787177
Website: www.hopeinverclyde.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hopeinverclyde
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Inverclyde Athletics |
Hydration and Replenishment initiative for junior athletes who receive nutritional advice and food after sessions.
December 2024 – March 2025
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Phone: N/A
Website: www.inverclydeac.org.uk
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I FiT (Inverclyde Faith in Throughcare) |
Provision of activities while accessing warm space and food via the community café. Clients supported during Winter period to reduce poverty and disadvantage.
1st December 2024 – 1st March 2025
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Phone: N/A
Email: robbie@ifit.scot
Website: https://ifitinverclyde.wordpress.com/
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Inverclyde Community Care Forum (Your Voice) |
Provision of warm space at the community cafe every Monday at Coppermine Community Centre with hot food and drinks offered. Community encouraged to attend to access support.
2nd December 2024 – 31st March 2025 Every Monday, 11.00am-1.30pm
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Phone: 01475 728628
Website: www.yourvoice.org
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Inverclyde Community Care Forum (Your Voice) |
Provision of warm space every Saturday and Sunday within the Recovery Hub offering hot food, clothing and support.
7th December 2024 – 30th March 2025 Every Saturday and Sunday, 10.00am-3.00pm
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Phone: 01475 728628
Website: www.yourvoice.org
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Inverclyde Community Development Trust |
Creating social spaces for people to attend and take part in activities, socialise and get warm at either Westburn Building in Greenock and the office in John Wood Street, Port Glasgow. Free hot drink/snack provided. Various activities such as books, games and social opportunities to encourage friendships and use of the spaces as a place for gathering.
7th January – 28th March 2025 John Wood Street, Port Glasgow: Every second Tuesday from 7th January, 2.00pm-4.00pm Every Friday from 10th January, 12.30pm-3.30pm
Dutch Gable House, Greenock: Every Wednesday from 8th January, 11.00am-1.00pm
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Phone: 01475 553300
Email: info@the-trust.org.uk
Website: www.the-trust.org.uk
Facebook: Inverclyde Community Trust
Twitter: Inverclyde Community Trust
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Inverclyde Leisure - Boglestone Activity Centre
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Centre offering warm space with soft play and hot drink/soup from the café.
7th January – 25th March 2025 Every Tuesday, 12.00noon-2.00pm
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Phone: 01475 213133
Website: www.inverclydeleisure.com/facilities/boglestone-activity-centre
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Inverclyde Leisure -Greenock Sports Centre |
Centre will provide warm space weekly with soft play provision and hot drink.
7th January – 25th March 2025 Every Tuesday, 1.30pm-3.00pm
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Phone: 01475 213130
Website: www.inverclydeleisure.com/facilities/greenock-sports-centre
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Inverclyde Leisure - Inverclyde Indoor Bowling
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Provision of warm space weekly with hot drinks provided and free access to bowling rink at allocated times.
7th January – 31st March 2025 Every Tuesday, 10.00am-12noon
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Phone: 01475 213140
Website: www.inverclydeleisure.com/facilities/indoor-bowling/
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Inverclyde Leisure - Lady Octavia Sports Centre |
Centre offering warm space every week with activities and hot drink provided.
10th January – 28th March 2025 Every Friday, 10.00am-12noon
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Phone: 01475 213127
Website: www.inverclydeleisure.com/facilities/lady-octavia-sports-centre/
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Inverclyde Leisure - Ravenscraig Centre |
Centre will provide warm space weekly with soft play provision and hot drink provided.
6th January – 31st March 2025 Every Monday, 12noon-2.00pm
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Phone: 01475213126
Contact Page: www.inverclydeleisure.com/contact-us
Website: www.inverclydeleisure.com/facilities/ravenscraig-activity-centre/
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Inverclyde Shed |
Provision of warm space with activities in a friendly, safe environment. Free hot drinks available.
December 2024 – March 2025 Every Monday, 4.00pm-8.00pm Every Wednesday, 10.00am-3.00pm Every Thursday, 10.00am-12noon & 3.00pm-8.00pm Every Friday, 10.00am-12noon
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Phone: 07717 777171
Email: bruce@inverclydeshed.co.uk
Website: www.inverclydeshed.co.uk
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Inverclyde Vineyard Church |
Provision of open public events for adults and families. Sessions will be held at the Old West Kirk with hot food/drinks offered.
Adult Gatherings: Friday 10th January, Friday 7th February, Friday 7th March 2025 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Family Gatherings: Friday 17th January, Friday 18th February 2025 7.00pm-9.00pm
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Phone: N/A
Email: trev.gregory@inverclydevineyard.org.uk
Website: www.inverclydevineyard.org.uk
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Inverkip Church
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Provision of warm space offering food, hot drinks and some entertainment every Monday.
2nd December 2024 – 31st March 2025 Every Monday, 12.00noon-1.30pm |
Phone: N/A
Email: inverkip@iswb.org.uk
Website: www.iswb.org.uk |
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Larkfield Housing Association |
Provision of weekly ‘Soup and Blether’ sessions at Larkfield Community Hall. Open to all the community.
2nd December 2024 – 28th March 2025 Every Thursday, 1.00pm-3.00pm |
Phone: 01475 630930
Website: www.larkfieldha.org.uk Facebook: Larkfield Housing |
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Mount Kirk Church, Greenock |
Church will be offering warm space with hot drink and a ‘light breakfast’. Opportunity for social interaction, access to newspapers and board games. Also offer of appropriate help/information e.g. signposting to Foodbank, clothing banks and other community groups/warm spaces.
6th December 2024 – April 2025 Every Friday, 11.00am-1.00pm
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Phone: 01475 722338
Website: www.themountkirk.org.uk
Facebook: The Mount Kirk Greenock
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Moving On Inverclyde |
Provision of lunches and warm boxes to the vulnerable people being supported through their recovery.
January – March 2025
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Phone: 01475 735200
Email: contact@movingoninverclyde.co.uk
Website: www.movingoninverclyde.co.uk
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Oaktree Housing Association |
Provision of Winter Warmer Café - warm space monthly with hot food and opportunity to socialise. Winter packs provided.
January - March 2025 For days/times, please contact the organisation direct
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Phone: 01475 807000
Website: www.oaktreeha.org.uk
Facebook: OaktreeHA
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Parklea Branching Out |
Provision of activities in addition to the core weekly programme. Centre will provide indoor warm facilities, social activities and information sessions to the community through weekly drop-ins. Hot drink and snack provided.
6th January – 31st March 2025 Monday to Friday, 9.00am-3.00pm
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Phone: 01475 744516
Email: admin@parkleaassociation.org.uk
Website: http://parkleaassociation.org.uk/
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Port Glasgow Church of Nazarene |
Provision of warm space one evening a week offering hot food and space to socialise.
9th January – 20th March 2024 Every Thursday, 6.30pm-8.00pm |
Phone: N/A
Email: portnazarene@gmail.com
Facebook: Port Nazarene |
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Port Glasgow New Parish Church |
Provision of warm space at the ‘New Parish Café’ with offer of hot food and warm drink and opportunity to socialise.
4th December 2024 – 28th March 2025 Every Wednesday & Friday, 11.30am-1.30pm
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Phone: 01475 745407
Website: Port Glasgow New Parish Church – Church of Scotland
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Rig Arts |
Provision of warm space and creative art sessions for older adults at the dedicated art flat in Broomhill Court.
January – March 2025 For day/times, please contact the organisation direct |
Phone: 01475 910337
Email: info@rigarts.org
Website: www.rigarts.org
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Salvation Army, Greenock |
Offering warm space one day a week for hot food/drink and food parcels for individuals/families most in need.
3rd December 2024 – 25th March 2025 Every Tuesday, 10.00am-12.30pm Closed 24th and 30th December 2024
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Phone: 01475 721949
Email: greenock@salvationarmy.org.uk
Website: www.salvationarmy.org.uk/greenock
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St John’s Church, Gourock |
Extended provision of Bowl & Blether to twice a month, hosting Ukrainian community group and several one-off events: family ceilidh, quiz night, evening for those recently bereaved and family film night.
Longest Night – Sunday 22 December 2024, 6.00pm Christmas Family Movie & Lunch – Sunday 29 December 2024, 12.45pm Bowl & Blether - Monday 3rd & 17th March 2025, 11.30am-1.30pm
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Phone: 01475 630856
Website: www.stjohns-gourock.org.uk
Facebook: Gourock St John’s
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St Patrick’s RC Church |
Church will provide soup, sandwiches, teas, coffees in their church hall. This is with the intention of providing a warm space, reducing stigma and isolation and integrate the foodbank into the wider community.
5th January – 30th March 2025 Every Sunday, 12.00noon–2.00pm
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Phone: 01475 720223
Email: stpatrick@rcdop.org.uk
Website: www.stpatricksgreenock.info/
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The Anchor (previously Man On Inverclyde) |
Provision of warm space weekly offering hot drink, warm boxes and help with groceries.
December 2024 – March 2025 Every Tuesday. Women’s service 10.00am-12noon; coffee afternoon 1.00-3.00pm
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Email: Supportanchor-scio.co.uk
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The Wyllieum |
Provision of warm space with hot drinks/snack available at all times. For a schedule of free artist led activities please contact the organisation direct.
14th January – 31st March 2025 Every Wednesday-Sunday, 12noon-5.00pm
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Phone: 01475 329848
Website: www.wyllieum.com
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Victoria Bowling Club |
Provision of warm space at weekly bingo session with snack/hot drinks provided. Warm welcome extended to the community to all social events.
8th December 2024 – 30th March 2025 Every Sunday, 8.00pm-10.30pm
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Phone: 01475 723913
Email: greenockvictoriabowlingclub@hotmail.com
Facebook: Victoria Bowling Club - Greenock
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Wellington Park Bowling Club |
Provision of warm space every Sunday with activities and food/hot drinks. Opportunity to meet new people in a safe and welcoming environment.
1st December 2024 – 30th March 2025 Every Sunday, 2.00pm-4.00pm
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Phone: N/A
Email: stephenmclellan@hotmail.co.uk
Twitter: @TheWellyPark
Facebook: Wellington Park Bowling Club
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Westburn Parish Church |
Church offering a warm area to meet and socialise with free hot soup/ refreshments.
4th December 2024 – 26th March 2024 Every Wednesday, 10.30am-12.30pm
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Phone: 01475 720257
Email: churchofficer@greenockwestburn.org.uk
Website: www.greenockwestburn.org.uk
Facebook: Westburn Parish Church
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Youth Connections |
Offering a warm space to the community where they can come for company, chat and free food/hot drink. Community fridge will be stocked weekly.
2nd December 2024 – 31st March 2025 For days/times, please contact the organisation direct
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Phone: 01475 795727
Email: info@youthconnections.co.uk
Website: https://www.youthconnections.co.uk/
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