West Region - Shortlisted Member Choice Award Groups
Create Your Dream
Create Your Dream is a community organisation that supports disabled young people and those with additional support needs to develop confidence, independence and life skills. Through inclusive programmes and volunteering opportunities, the organisation helps young people overcome barriers such as poverty, isolation and limited access to work-based experiences. By providing practical support, meaningful community engagement, Create Your Dream empowers participants to build skills, increase self-belief and become more active members of their local community.
Funding Goal
Funding would help more disabled young people across Inverclyde take part in 12-week volunteering programmes, providing the equipment and support they need to build confidence, practical skills and valuable work experience.
Lomond Community Pantry
Lomond Community Pantry supports people across the G83 area, providing affordable food in a welcoming community space. With over 300 members and 30 volunteers, the pantry also helps tackle social isolation, encourages healthy eating and offers advice on cooking on a budget.
Funding Goal
Funding would help the pantry continue providing affordable food while improving its community space, including replacing old windows to create a warmer, more energy-efficient environment and reduce running costs.
The Cooperation Band
The Cooperation Youth Band provides accessible, high-quality musical education for brass and percussion players aged 8–25 from across Scotland. Through expert tuition, monthly workshops and performance opportunities, young musicians can develop their skills, confidence and friendships in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Funding Goal
Funding would help bring a Festival of Celebration to life, giving young musicians the opportunity to showcase their talents, gain performance experience and continue developing their musical skills.
Up & Downs Theatre Group
The Ups & Downs is an inclusive musical theatre group for young people and adults with Down’s syndrome, aged 6–44. The group provides opportunities to perform, build confidence, develop new skills and enjoy being part of a supportive and social community.
Funding Goal
Funding would help bring the group’s Strictly Dance Show to life at Dalziel Park, covering essential costs such as costumes, transport, musicians, hair and make-up, and catering.
Cahonas Scotland
Cahonas Scotland is dedicated to testicular cancer education, awareness and support. Through education, campaigns, care packs and support services, the charity encourages early detection and ensures those diagnosed have access to practical and emotional support.
Funding Goal
Funding would help Cahonas Scotland connect people affected by testicular cancer through one-to-one support, monthly meet-ups and ongoing contact, helping reduce isolation and support emotional wellbeing throughout diagnosis and recovery.
Children First
Children First Glasgow Family Wellbeing Service supports children and families facing challenges including poverty, trauma and social isolation. Through practical support, group activities, mentoring and family experiences, they help strengthen relationships, build resilience and improve wellbeing.
Funding Goal
Funding would help Glasgow families access days out, creative activities and shared experiences they may otherwise miss, helping families build confidence, spend time together and connect with their community.
Previous Member Choice Award Groups
- The Veterans Community Lanarkshire
- New Cumnock Rocks
- North Glasgow Community Food Initiative
- Honeypot Children’s Charity (Ayrshire)
- North Lanarkshire Titans
- Castlemilk Nursery (Indigo Childcare Group)
- Cycling Without Age Scotland
- HSTAR (Forth Valley)
- Lomond ADHS Services CIC
- MADE4U IN ML2
- Pause and Breathe CIC
- Sunshine Wishes Children Charity
- Menstrie Community Action Group
- The Feel Good Women’s Group
- Lanarkshire Deaf Hub
- Shopmobility Refrewshire
- The Halliday Foundation
- 2nd Blackwood Brownies (Lesmahagow)
- Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership
- FARE(Glasgow)
- Kassi Kunda Foundation (Glasgow)
- North United Communities (Glasgow)
- St Ninians Primary School (Glasgow)