The following are just some of the charitable projects supported by local churches in Linlithgow.
Aspire
Yes, it’s actually happening! The planned refurbishment of St Michael’s unique Crown of Thorns spire will go ahead this summer. Following a recent jump in fundraising – including over £3,000 from the Male Voice Choir concert, over £4,000 from the Evening with Graham Spiers and Friends, and a major grant in the offing – the contractors have been appointed and will shortly start on site, with the work scheduled to take up to 16 weeks.
Thank you again to everyone who has donated so far! If you haven’t donated yet, every gift will help us close the remaining financial gap. The QR code will take you to our online donations page, or you can click through here.
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Bereavement Support: The Bereavement Support Team offers confidential one-to-one support with the aim of helping you make sense of the painful and bewildering array of responses to bereavement, and to help you adapt to the loss. Positive Pathways informal support group meets fortnightly in the Canal Tearoom. Contact Sheila Rae 847538
Linlithgow Young People's Project
Linlithgow Young People’s Project (LYPP) provides a drop-in, advice and befriending facility for young people aged 12-18, in the centre of Linlithgow. It had its origin 26 years ago, when the youth court was located in the centre of Linlithgow.
Click to visit the LYPP website
Chatty Tables
Two chatty tables have been established, one in Costa on Monday mornings 10.30 - 12.00, the other in Coffee Neuk Thursdays 2.00pm - 3.30pm. Feel free to drop in and chat with whoever is at the (labelled) table. This is an initiative in conjunction with The New Well charity, set up by St John's Church.
Bethany Christian Trust run services focused on relieving the immediate suffering and meeting the long terms needs of homeless and vulnerable people in Scotland.
Emergency and Resettlement projects work with people on the streets and in temporary accommodation. These projects provide furniture and household basics. Projects in this group also support people working towards an alcohol and drug free life in the community.
Visiting Support covers a number of projects across the country working with people who have housing needs but who also need support with associated issues. These range from health and social networks to budgeting and finding work or volunteering opportunities.
Community Development builds local partnerships to provide sustainable, long-term solutions to some of the most challenging situations in Scotland’s communities. Local people come together to find solutions and build stronger communities through these projects.
Click to visit the Bethany website