Local success stories from the Scottish Borders area

1. Brighter Blainslie

   Brighter Blainslie Committee's aims are to keep the village verges, pathways and planters tidy, accessible and appealing for our community. The phone box has been renovated and now serves as a book and toy exchange.

2. The General Store, Selkirk - Computer Clinic

   Our free Computer Clinic is very popular with older members of our community who are often overwhelmed by simple problems with their phones, laptops and tablets.

3. Duns Fair Share

   CMHWB funding has allowed us to continue to run our social cafe, community larder and food bank from our premises in Murray St, Duns. The Larder and Café was set up in January 2024. Open for four hours per week and we have had over 4,200 customers.

4. Newcastleton & District Community Trust

   The funding has transformed the way we are able to serve our community. Before receiving this support, our team often struggled to meet the growing demand for our services. Thanks to the grant, we were ableto expand both our capacity and our impact.

5. Greener Peebles

   Greener Peebles run a thriving community garden, with 2 weekly volunteer sessions and activities on food growing, horticulture, biodiversity, and skill sharing. Our sessions are open to all ages and abilities.