Social Aims

This is a working community near Dumfries, which includes men and women with learning disabilities. There are 11 houses in which 75 people live, a farm, large garden, a bakery, craft workshops and thriving farm shop and café.

Operating across the region, this is a passenger transport scheme owned and operated by local community groups. It was set up by people living in the area with very limited public transport.

Based in Stranraer, and formerly known as the Furniture Project, the Community Reuse Shop has both environmental and community social aims. Volunteers can learn new skills and share skills. Longer term unemployed can gain skills and make personal progress to increase their prospects. It provides a service to the public so they can re-use items.

This organisation uses art as the focal point for improving the quality of life and community in which it is based. Through place-based work and embedded arts practice, they support creative conversation, enterprise and inclusion. They aim to bring together diverse communities to promote and develop wellbeing and sustainable local futures.