'Our Hometown'

The Helensburgh and District Branch of Enable is a community based club for adults with learning disabilities. The club aims to reduce social isolation and loneliness by providing opportunities for people to connect with each other and build trusted relationships in a safe and supportive environment. The sessions also provide 4 hours respite per week for families and carers in Helensburgh and surrounding areas. A lot of these members are vulnerable and isolated in the community as well as living in poor socioeconomic circumstances. The proposals below would promote more integration in the town; build and enhance relationships; whilst at the same time support small businesses. The club is run by volunteers who organise a range of activities on a twice weekly basis. The activities include crafts, music, games nights, keep fit etc. members also enjoy input from visiting groups and individuals such as music and sports groups. We would like to expand the range of activities we can offer our members whilst working with local small businesses. We have had some input over the years from small businesses but accept that we require funding to offset costs. Suggestions include: • Crafts - Pitter Patter Potter • Healthy Eating Plates - Nature's Harvest • Pamper/Grooming sessions - Various local businesses • Fabric crafts - Fabric and Finery (specifically safe draught excluders to follow on from our Warm Home Scotland session) In addition to this we would like to support our members to enjoy other activities and events in the town. These include: • Cultural events at Victoria Halls • Visit to Hillhouse/Geilston Gardens (we can access this free but require transport) • Meals out at local establishments • Cinema visits (When Tower Cinema reopens) • Attendance at local events such as The Winter Festival and Fireworks night The above activities require funding for transport and services. Any monies awarded would allow us to continue to enhance the lives of the members of Helensburgh and District Branch of Enable.

Who Benefits

Adults with learning disabilities in Helensburgh and surrounding areas, along with their families and carers