Renfrewshire Council has launched a new fund to help equality groups have their voices heard and shape future council services.
The Renfrewshire Voices fund offers grants of up to £4,000 to organisations led by, representing or working with equality groups. Applicants must operate in Renfrewshire.
This includes LGBT+ communities, faith groups, British Sign Language (BSL) users, disabled people and other groups who may not usually have their voices heard.
Projects eligible for funding include surveys, focus groups, community conversations, interviews, workshops and videos.
Feedback from people with lived experience will be used to influence decisions affecting them and inform future council services.
Depute Leader Jacqueline Cameron, who is also chair of the Fairer Renfrewshire Sub-Committee, said: “I want everyone in Renfrewshire to have their voice heard. What local people tell us will help shape future services.
“People with lived experience are experts in their own lives. It’s important we hear from them as services and policies can affect their daily lives.
“Renfrewshire’s community organisations know the communities they serve. Through Renfrewshire Voices, we can improve outcomes for our less heard equality groups.
“Listening to and learning from our communities can help us make better decisions. Together, we can build a fairer Renfrewshire for everyone.”
Renfrewshire Voices is part of the council’s commitment to reducing inequality.
Recent progress includes a new equalities Outcomes Action Plan and the creation of a BSL User Group in Renfrewshire. Work continues to expand equality networks.
Organisations can apply for a Renfrewshire Voices grant by 28th October 2026, here: www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/community-and-neighbourhood-issues/community-and-living/funding-and-grants-communities-and-culture/renfrewshire-voices-fund.
Successful projects will be awarded funding from December 2026. Funded activity must take place during 2027.