Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill Resilience Group (SCIO)

Constitutional objectives

PURPOSES 5 The Organisation's main purpose is consistent with furthering the achievement of sustainable development. The Organisation's Purposes are: 5.1 Promote long term community recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, including the introduction of recovery strategies from social and economic crises. Development of a community garden with raised beds and communal polytunnel Reinstatement of a local sports fields to promote physical health initiatives and develop community sports groups. Regeneration of community areas struggling with blight and deteriorating conditions. Working in partnership with local schools and other community groups to revitalise and re-establish identified areas. 5.2 Development of community capacity to increase societal resilience. Develop and support grass-roots community groups to increase active citizenship and reduce loneliness and social isolation. Facilitate activities and events to increase community interaction. 5.3 Development of climate and environmental indicatives to support the community transition to net-zero. Sustainable and carbon-zero pavilion and garden shelter. Facilitate workshops and educational activities to promote sustainable living. 5.4 Inclusion and partnership working to develop youth, adult, and community wide learning. Partnership working with local charities and organisations to introduce youth support and safe spaces. Support adult and family interaction through the community garden and outdoor learning environments.