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New centre for local Entrepreneurs to open in Glasgow
A SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURIAL CENTRE in Glasgow’s Possilpark area has been given the green light for development through a successful application for Scottish Government funding.
The Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) was announced as part of the 2024 Scottish Budget set out by Finance Secretary Shona Robison in December.
The funding will see a new Social Enterprise Centre come to life at the heart of Saracen Street in Possilpark. This Centre will help support local entrepreneurs, becoming a hub for innovation and growth, providing space, facilities, services, and connections to develop initiatives within the local community.
ng homes, a local Housing Association and anchor organisation supporting the Business Improvement District (BID) project along Saracen Street, will host the new Centre at 252 Saracen Street.
ng homes Chair Catherine Rossine said “We are delighted to have received the funding which will enable ng homes to provide support and investment for the Social Enterprise Centre in Possilpark. Our hope is this project will provide opportunities for local people to develop and grow their businesses and skills”.
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ng homes is a trading name of North Glasgow Housing Association. Our vision is to create a community where people can flourish and prosper.
- For more information on ng homes visit www.nghomes.net
- ng homes was established in 1976 as a community controlled housing association, originally formed by a group of residents who wanted to save their homes from demolition.
- The Association has grown and developed into a well-respected organisation that makes a positive difference to the lives of people in North Glasgow and now provides around 5,400 homes for rent and factoring service for over 1,200 owners across the area specifically in Springburn, Balornock, Possilpark and Parkhouse.
- ng homes is a registered social landlord (RSL), a community benefit society and a registered charity.
- The Association is regulated by the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR), Office Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
For further information contact:
- Amanda Krats, Communications Officer, ng homes Tel: 0141 630 4286 or 07500 046312 or email akrats@nghomes.net
