The Community Hub East Ren

08/09/2026

Su***de Prevention Week – Pop-Up Stall 💚

📅 Wednesday 9 September
📍 Eastwood Health Centre
⏰ 10am–12pm

Come along and have a chat with us about the support available across East Renfrewshire, particularly around addiction and recovery.

We’ll be joined by Murray's Initiative (formerly Glasgow Council on Alcohol) and East Renfrewshire CAB

We’ll be there to share information, answer questions and help people find the right support.

08/09/2026

Free Online Good Governance Workshop for Community Groups in East Renfrewshire

Community groups and organisations across East Ren are invited to join a free online training session.

The workshop is designed for both newly forming groups and those already established.

📅 Date: 2 October 2026
🕐 Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
💻 Location: Online (link provided after registration)

Topics covered will include:
Good governance and accountability
Roles and responsibilities of committee/board members
How to run effective board and committee meetings
Key organisational policies every group should have.

👉 To sign up, please use the following form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/LHn9hn7TTk

07/09/2026

Last chance to apply ⏰

We are looking for a Community Engagement Lead to support the community-led regeneration project in Craigheads, Barrhead.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about community development, engagement and making sure local voices help shape the future of their area.

Deadline: 10th September 2026

📢 We’re hiring

We are looking for a Community Engagement Lead to support community-led regeneration in Craigheads, Barrhead, as part of East Renfrewshire Council’s A Place to Grow vision.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about community development, engagement and making sure local voices help shape the future of their area.

The role includes:
• Building relationships with residents, community groups and local organisations
• Leading community engagement, workshops and co-design activities
• Supporting communities to identify local priorities and opportunities
• Connecting communities with Council and third-sector partners
• Capturing and sharing community feedback and impact

📍 Based at: Community Wellbeing & Enterprise Hub, Rouken Glen
⏰ Hours: 35 hours per week, worked flexibly by agreement across 6 days, including evenings and weekends

Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 10 September 2026

To apply, please send your CV, one-page cover letter and portfolio demonstrating your experience to [email protected].

02/09/2026

Thinking about what comes after school? 🎓

Self-Directed Support Forum East Renfrewshire is offering 'Ready for Tomorrow' a transition course for young people with additional support needs who are preparing to move on from school.

The course provides information, practical resources and useful connections to help make the transition feel clearer, more manageable and less intimidating. 💬

👉 Only a few spaces left. To secure a place, email [email protected] or call 0141 638 2525.

Our last one was successful so we are offering the course again!

Are you a parent or guardian of a young person with additional support needs and beginning to think about your transition out of school, wondering what is next and starting the transition into adult social care services.

Our transitions course aims to provide the information, resources and connections to make this journey less intimidating.

Few spaces left so email [email protected] or call 0141 638 2525 to secure your place.

01/09/2026

The Community Hub team will be at the Hugh Fraser Fete on Saturday 12th September, from 11am till 3pm.🎉

Come along and enjoy a lovely afternoon with live music, and plenty of fun for the little ones.

We would love to see you, so pop over and say hello.👋

28/08/2026

Are you part of the Craigheads community? Come along to free community drop-in event and find out more about the Connecting Craigheads pilot project. 💬

Where: St Andrew’s Church community hall, Barrhead
When: Saturday 19 September, 12 -3pm

There’ll be free activities for children and refreshments, as well as the opportunity to meet the community police and a range of local service organisations.

The online survey has now closed and the first phase of community engagement has been completed. We would like to thank everyone who took the time to share their views and ideas. We are now reviewing all of the feedback received to identify the key themes, priorities

27/08/2026

Come along for a relaxed morning of board games, tea, coffee and good company at the Barrhead Centre. 🎲

Enjoy some friendly games, a bit of conversation and a chance to meet others in a welcoming, informal setting. Just come along, get involved and have some fun.

📅 Every Monday
⏰ 10 - 11 am
📍 The Community Hub at Barrhead Centre, 8 Carlibar Road

📞 0141 876 9555

27/08/2026

💙 Looking to support mental health and wellbeing in your community?

While applications for Project Grants have now closed, community groups can still apply for Small Grants of up to £2,000.

These grants can help local groups deliver activities that bring people together, improve wellbeing, and strengthen communities.

Apply today: 🔗 https://va-er.org.uk/communities-wellbeing-fund/

26/08/2026

Support East Renfrewshire Council is providing to parents

As the schools are now back and the kids have some routine back in their lives, some parents might be in a better place to get some support.

East Renfrewshire Council have a variety of dedicated support on offer for priority parents (Lone parents, families with disabilities, minority ethnic families, 3+ children, child under 1 and parents under 25).

Their advisers and partners can support with wellbeing, financial, ESOL, training grants, signposting opportunities, paid placements, transport costs and so much more.

👉If you have anyone who may be interest, please refer to [email protected] .

25/08/2026

A little heads-up! 📣

Both of our venues in Barrhead and Rouken Glen, along with our groups and phone lines, will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday 26th August) for a staff training day.

We’ll be back open as usual on Thursday 27th August.