Partick & Thornwood Ideas Fund - 2026/27
The choices
Capoeira 4 Scotland - £1000
Every Voice, Every Rhythm: Inclusive Afro-Brazilian Music Sessions
We will deliver Capoeira music sessions, making Afro-Brazilian folk music accessible to people from marginalised backgrounds. Participants will build musical skills and cultural understanding through this rich living musical tradition.
CarrGomm - £1000
Peer-led support group for vulnerable people
The project will support local vulnerable people to lead the best lives possible. It will offer a variety of activities, trips & meetings. It will run on peer led basis, supported by CarrGomm.
Catherine Connelly - £500
Information & support for carers
Many members of the community provide care for family and friends but are unaware of the support they are entitled to. We will invite relevant agencies to provide information and answer questions.
DOVIRA - £950
The Rewear Challenge: Old Clothes, New Ideas
Transform old clothes into new creations! Join free workshops in Partick and Thornwood, learn textile upcycling skills, meet neighbours, and showcase your designs while helping reduce waste.
Friends of Dowanhill Park - £1000
Dowanhill Park Festive Fun
We would like to bring some Christmas sparkle to Dowanhill Park this year, and everyone is invited along to help us celebrate with an afternoon of festive fun!
Friends of Partick Parks & Greenspaces - £1000
A Christmas Celebration in Mansfield Square!
A Christmas Tree will return to Mansfield Park this festive season, please join us when we come together for an afternoon of celebration around the light switch-on ceremony. All welcome!
Garry Steven - £500
Mind and draw Christmas arts and crafts event
Christmas arts and crafts day for all ages and abilities, ideal event for kids and parents to do art together or for you make or create a lovely gift for someone during this festive period.
Hyndland Secondary School - £1000
Barista Training
Hyndland Secondary needs a commercial coffee machine to teach young people SCQF Level 5 barista skills, gain valuable qualifications, develop employability skills, and raise funds for chosen charities through coffee mornings.
Pablo Llopis Ivañez - £500
PATH : Partick- Thornwood Mobile Creative Lab
PATH, Partick-Thornwood Mobile Creative Lab, is an outdoor pop-up creative workshop for the neighbourhood. First mission will be a consultation to children regarding community needs using creativity as method.
Partick Film Festival - £1000
Partick Film Festival 2027
Partick Film Festival is a community film festival taking place in unique venues across Partick. Our non-profit organisation’s ethos is to make all of our events accessible to everyone.
Partick Phoenix Walking Group - £800
Celebrating Group's achievements
To celebrate our group’s achievements to date as an ever-growing and supportive walking group by going to Oran Mor.
Plot to Plot Group - £845
Brightening up Partick
We are seeking funding to grow tulips and daffodils in pots to distribute to local organisations, brightening up Partick with spring flowers, while rewarding our volunteers with a day out and a meal.
Sandy Rd Day Nursery - £1000
Ready Steady Cook 4
We will give each family a recipe and the ingredients to create a healthy meal. Each child will have a bag with the ingredients to cook as a family.
Sunday Café at PVP Church - £1000
Sunday Café Christmas Lunch and gift pack
To serve a free Christmas themed meal and give a gift bag for up to 40 people in the community, who wishes to join us on Sunday 20th December at 5pm to 6pm.
UKCP (UK Korea Collaboration Platform) & Korean School of Glasgow - £1000
Partick Korean Food & Language Exchange Night
A free community event bringing Partick & Thornwood residents together through Korean food, language exchange and interactive cultural activities, creating opportunities for friendship, conversation and meaningful connections across different backgrounds.
