Charity worker goes from ‘rock bottom’ to helping others overcome addiction
A charity worker who was once warned she would die if she had another drink has told how she regained control of her life and now helps others overcome similar
Bishopton resident organises concert in aid of Erskine Veterans Charity
The Erskine Veterans Charity recently welcomed Olivia MacDonald (21) to The Erskine Home in Bishopton, where she handed over a very generous cheque in the amount of £686 for Erskine
Renfrewshire’s Provost raises over £15,000 for local group Clothed in Love
Renfrewshire’s Provost Lorraine Cameron raised £15,448.05 for local group Clothed in Love in 2023.
With up to 1.7 million cancer patients in need of emotional support, Cancer Support UK launches innovative online wellbeing checker tool
Cancer Compass is a new tool that allows anyone living with or beyond cancer to check their emotional wellbeing and, in just a few seconds to find the right support.
Food Train names new chief executive
A charity which delivers lifeline shopping supplies to older people across Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire has named its new chief executive.
Paisley-based JR Group donate over 600 Easter eggs
More than 600 Easter eggs have been donated to primary schools, nurseries, children’s hospitals and local community groups across Scotland from The JR Group, Scotland’s leading building and construction business.
Paisley Museum and Kairos Women+ win big at the Smiley Charity Film Awards
Groups connected with the refurbishment of Paisley Museum are celebrating today after picking up an honour at the Smiley Charity Film Awards in London. Kairos Women+ worked with film-makers Media
Renfrew engineering firm Howden steps up to the mark with £28,000 donation to Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
When Newton Mearns accountant Michael Macdonald had two strokes at the age of 31, his colleagues wanted to show support.
Mental health service for young people reaches milestone figure
More than 1,500 children have benefitted from a unique trauma-informed service that has been designed by young people to meet their mental health needs.
Scottish communities encouraged to keep Scotland blooming beautiful
Groups working across Scotland to improve their local communities through climate and nature friendly activities are being encouraged to join a network of like-minded people.