This is to re-establish the Scottish Country Dancing Festival. From primary to secondary, it would give young people the chance to learn and enjoy dance, connect with people of all ages and backgrounds, and better their mental and physical health.

Street Pastors are out at night time in Borders towns from 11pm – 3.30am to Listen, Care & Help those in need. Teams are in Galashiels every Saturday night and once a month in Hawick. 3 mobile phones will help our team leaders deliver the service.

Our befriending groups will give 35 children and adults with learning disabilities a great chance to have fun, make friends and improve social skills & confidence. 35 local volunteers’ lives will be enriched and carers will have welcome respite.

This bid is to help with the essential rebuild of our Indoor Riding School ensuring continuation of our services that benefit disadvantaged young people experiencing personal challenges, their families and their communities in the Scottish Borders.

The Old Fish Shop in Selkirk, derelict for 22 years, is now in community ownership and could become a pop-up shop, meeting or exhibition space, or energy advice centre for the community. We have raised £61K and need £15K more to complete the job.

This bid is to part fund a drama project based at Langlee followed by a 4-show tour for the local community. We offer 2 weeks fun and active learning for children from diverse backgrounds with bursaries for those with social and health challenges. 

The fountain located in the grounds of the Victoria Hall has been neglected over recent years, the metalwork is rusting and the paintwork is in a deplorable state. Work must be carried out urgently to halt the deterioration of this Selkirk landmark.

We hope to kick start the newly formed Selkirk Community Football Club, funding the completion of essential club house renovation works which are required in order to maintain and expand on current football activities.