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CWL0309-2578603 Larkhall and District Volunteer Group

CWL0309-2578603 Larkhall and District Volunteer Group | South Lanarkshire Council
Wish IDCWL0309-2578603
Group nameLarkhall and District Volunteer Group
LocalityBlantyre/Hamilton
Type of WishFinancial donation
About usLDVG ‘s aim is to reduce physical and social isolation and increase health and wellbeing for adults in Lanarkshire, by providing a range of inclusive and accessible services and activities. We currently have approximately 360 members and 96 volunteers. Services and activities a Monday to Friday call line, 6 lunch clubs, Free Handyperson Service, Activity Groups such as IT, genealogy, walking group, gardening group, Thursday night social group, craft group, armed forces community group, sporting memories, and strength and balance exercise classes. We also provide community transport with 4 minibuses (2 electric, 2 low emissions) covering lunch club transport,activity group transport, shopping services, outings and trips for our members and community groups. We also have a volunteer community Car, facilitating attendance at non-emergency NHS appointments using our electric pool car. Lastly we host a community fridge and café: targeting food waste and sharing excess produce with the community. We work closely with partners to maximize the impact of our resources and keep us abreast of the changing needs of the community and encourage collaborative solutions.
Our WishOur Thursday night social group members benefit greatly from their weekly social interactions, but rely on our accessible minibus to bring them to the facility and take them home again, especially during bad weather and the winter months. Many wouldn't be able to attend without this support, and although they pay a contribution, it doesn't cover the full cost of the transport. £15 contribution would support one night, £300 would support 20 sessions, £600 would support 40 sessions, £750 would support 50 sessions. We would be grateful for any financial donations to help keep this vital transport support going.
Date added to websiteJuly 2025
How to answer this wishIf you would like to answer this wish, please email CommunityWishList@southlanarkshire.gov.uk