Our Friends from Overseas
On 20th March Colin attended the newly established support group, Our Friends from Overseas, at St George's Church, where he presented Reverend Hazel Shaw with forty five store cards. This weekly grou
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Renfrewshire Young Carers
P³ Paisley continued their support for Renfrewshire Young Carers, providing funding to help young people who take on caring responsibilities for family members.
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ROAR - Operation Santa
This year Providing for People in Paisley participated in Operation Santa purchasing gifts from the wish lists of twenty two service users at Roar. What may feel like a small gesture has a huge impact
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English language classes
P³ Paisley was delighted to support English language classes in the local community. The funding helped provide resources and materials for learners looking to improve their English language skills in
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Clothed in Love
Members of the committee visited Clothed in Love on 3rd December 2025 to see first hand the difference the latest donation from Providing for People in Paisley has made to local families.
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Star Project
The coaches for one of the day trips were funded by Providing for People in Paisley this summer.
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The Preshal Trust
Providing for People in Paisley’s support enabled The Preshal Trust Paisley to run a two hour cooking programme on Mondays and Fridays.
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Befriending Project
The Chair received a warm welcome from John and Rev Gibson to the Abbey on 9th April when he presented gift cards to Morag from the Council Homeless Department to support the Paisley churches Befriend
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Clothed in Love
Elaine visited Clothed in Love on 29th March to witness firsthand how the recent £500 donation from Providing for People in Paisley has made a meaningful difference to local families.
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Sewing2gether
Elaine delivered a further six sewing machines to Sewing2gether on 26th March 2025. These additional machines will enable the group to offer a loan service of older machines to those who have expresse
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Men's Shed
Heather an honorary Shedder from Star Project shared how the lathe and sharpening centre received from Providing for People in Paisley are being used.
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Renfrewshire Foodbank
On 7th February baby care items, toiletries and household products were accepted by Julie and Lochlan at the drop off centre. Toiletries are a vital non food item that are often overlooked but in high
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Clothed in Love
Elaine and Hugh visited Clothed in Love at Mossvale Community Church on 11th December to gift children’s clothes from their wish list. This volunteer initiative redistributes preloved baby and childre
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Paisley North Church - drop in
Joe received a warm welcome from Ian at the drop in club at Paisley North Church. Tinned supplies were delivered and the freezer which was gifted last year was stocked with chips, roast potatoes and m
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Renfrewshire Foodbank
On 10th December 2024 Lochlan accepted provisions to the Foodbank of non-perishable, tinned and dried foods – including breakfast cereal, soup, rice, baked beans, tinned meat, tinned vegetables, UHT m
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ROAR
This year Providing for People in Paisley participated in Operation Santa purchasing gifts from the wish lists of twenty two service users at Roar. What may feel like a small gesture has a huge impact
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Beatson Cancer Charity
Pauline Evans accepted a cheque on 2nd December 2024 on behalf of Beatson Cancer Charity. The grant is specifically towards the cost of providing wellbeing products which are used to provide bedside c
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The Preshal Trust
An assortment of art supplies was delivered to The Preshal Trust to run a varied programme of arts and crafts sessions.
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Sewing2Gether
New Committee member Elaine visited the Sewing2gether workshop for women who have settled in Scotland to meet and share language and cultures.
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ROAR Do Feet
On 17th July a committee member visited the clinic held at the West End Centre and saw the equipment the grant enable and in use by the nail technicians
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Star Project - Breakfast Clubs
This donation will enable us to run a Breakfast Club for the community over the school holidays, giving them access to healthy food choices such as cereal, toast and fruit.
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Star Project - Pantry Plus
We purchased Pantry Plus a Cash Register to help serve the community faster
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Star Project - Summer Day Trips
This donation will help us offer a series of heavily subsidised/free day trips to some of our most vulnerable families over the summer holidays.
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Friends of Barshaw Park
The Chair of Providing for People in Paisley visited the beautiful Walled Gardens at Barshaw Park on Saturday 18th May to meet the Friends of Barshaw Park who are developing a neglected area to create
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English classes at the Tannahill Centre
Committee members Hugh and Elaine visited the Tannahill Centre on 25th April to present a cheque for £1,000 towards books and stationery
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Men's Shed
On 27th February Committee member Roddy presented shedders George and Frank with a new chop saw and stand for the shed. Robert, a fellow shedder demonstrated the operation of the equipment This great addition to their workshop was gratefully received and will be well used on future community projects
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Beatson Cancer Charity
On Tuesday 10th October 2023 James Lang, Chair of Providing for People in Paisley (P³) presented Pauline Evans, Philanthropy Manager at the Beatson, with a cheque for £576.
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Accord Hospice
James Lang presented a grant cheque for £1,500 to ACCORD’s Chief Executive, Helen Simpson, on 10th March 2020.
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Back to School Bank Paisley
James Lang, Chair, of ‘Providing for People in Paisley’ presented Lynne Gilday and volunteer Jamie-lee Dickson with sixty seven winter coats on 23rd February. James
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Renfrewshire Food Bank
Providing for People in Paisley (P3) is delighted to continue supporting the work of the Renfrewshire Food Bank. In previous years the Charity presented volunteers
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The Boys’ Brigade
Paisley and District Battalion The Boys’ Brigade were delighted to receive the continued support of Providing for People in Paisley. This support enabled the Battalion
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Women’s Aid
Sharon McNellie, from Renfrewshire Women’s Aid, was presented with a cheque for £1,500 which will be used to support their work with women, children and
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The Boys’ Brigade
Committee member Roddy Morrison presented two members of the Anchor Section of the Boys’ Brigade with a cheque for £300 at the Battalion Headquarters on 26th
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Accord Hospice
ACCORD’s Chief Executive Helen Simpson welcomed Committee members to the refurbished In Patient Unit on 6th February where they were introduced to staff and volunteers.
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Star Project
Stronger Communities Glenburn have run a Drop- In and other activities in partnership with Star Project for the past year. The Community Champions have created
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The Boys’ Brigade
Committee member Joe Beattie presented a cheque for £450 to Jim Auchincloss, Paisley and District Battalion Boys’ Brigade’s Treasurer, at The Boys’ Brigade Headquarters in
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ROAR
Providing for People in Paisley has collaborated with ROAR on a podiatry project offering gift vouchers to people who seek financial support to access ROAR’s
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RAMH
On 17th December Stephen McLellan, Chief Executive of Recovery Across Mental Health and Jade Gallagher , RAMH’s Administration Officer, were presented with a cheque for
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Renfrewshire Foodbank
17th December was the first outing of P³ ’s oversized cheque. The £2,000 donation towards running costs during the busy festive season was presented to Elizabeth Alexander,
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Paisley Scout – World Scout Jamboree
This badge has been designed by the Scouts from Unit 92 of the Scottish contingent for the 24th World Scout Jamboree 2019. Key elements of
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Back to School Bank Paisley
On Wednesday 4th April 2018 James Lang, Chair of Providing for People in Paisley (P³) presented Lynne Gilday founder of Back to School Bank Paisley
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The Boys’ Brigade
P³ gave a single donation to The Boys’ Brigade Paisley and District Battalion to support the costs of hosting the Scottish National Cross Country Championships
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Renfrewshire Young Carers
One laptop was gifted to a Young Carer, aged 23, who cares for their younger sibling who suffers with epilepsy, managing their caring duties while
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Star Project
On Thursday 24th August 2017 Hugh Gilmour, Vice-Chairman of P³ presented Sharon McAulay, Project Manager of The Star Project based in Wallace Street, with four
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Ferguslie Park Pre 5’s
In 2015 a group of Gleniffer High School pupils entered the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative. They were successful in their bid and secured a grant
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Kersland School
In 2015 a group of Gleniffer High School pupils entered the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative. They were successful in their bid and secured a grant
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