Support
A range of support is available for community groups in Scotland. We’ve put together a list of some of the most useful.
Click here for a list of organisations dedicated to inclusion and equality.
JustRight Scotland provides legal advice to people who would otherwise struggle to access justice.
Community development is a process where people come together to take action on what's important to them. We’ve provided a list of specific community development resources and support.
Get Growing Scotland is a platform to inspire, connect, and share knowledge with everyone interested in growing food and building happier, healthier, and more resilient communities for the future.
The Scottish Community Development Network (SCDN) is a member-led organisation, for community workers and community development workers, paid or unpaid, full or part time, from the community, voluntary or public sectors, who support the principles and practice of community development. SCDN is open to anyone with an interest in community development in Scotland.
Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) works on behalf of the more than one in four children in the UK growing up in poverty. This includes understanding what causes poverty, the impact it has on children’s lives, and how it can be prevented and solved.
The Community Transport Association provides support, advice, training and information in relation to community transport.
The John Muir Trust is a leading voice for the UK's wild places, dedicated to the conservation, protection and restoration of the UK's wild places, for the benefit of all. The Trust works in partnership with communities, including in relation to land buy-outs and is the home of the John Muir Award.
Planning Democracy is a community-led organisation campaigning to strengthen the voice and influence of the public in the planning and development of Scotland’s land. It provides peer support, training, networking, resources and advice.
The Money Guiders Network is designed to give different types of organisations and practitioners the support and information that can help make it easier for to talk to others about their money worries.