Answered - CWL0400-2738445 Larkhall and District Volunteer Group
Answered - CWL0400-2738445 Larkhall and District Volunteer Group | South Lanarkshire Council
| Wish ID | CWL0400-2738445 |
| Group name | Larkhall and District Volunteer Group |
| Locality | Blantyre/Hamilton |
| Type of Wish | Financial donation |
| About us | LDVG ‘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 include a Monday to Friday call line, 6 lunch clubs, Free Handy person 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 provide community transport with 5 minibuses (2 electric, 3 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 Wish | Support the Hareleeshill Lunch Club – Help Us Keep Older People Connected The Hareleeshill Lunch Club, run by LDVG in partnership with Larkhall Community Growers and with food provided by Heart of Africa, offers older people a warm, welcoming space to enjoy a healthy meal and socialise with others. For many attendees, it’s a lifeline that reduces loneliness, improves wellbeing, and helps them stay connected to their community. To keep this vital service running, we are seeking donations or sponsorship to cover the hall hire cost of £30 per sitting. Your support goes directly toward keeping the club open and accessible. What your contribution can provide £300 – 10 sittings £450 – 15 sittings £600 – 20 sittings Every donation makes a meaningful difference. By donating or sponsoring the Hareleeshill Lunch Club, you’ll be helping local older people enjoy nutritious meals, friendship, and a place where they truly belong. |
| Date added to website | February 2026 |
| How to answer this wish | This wish has now been answered. |
