Mearns Kirk Helping Hands evolved from the good work being carried out by volunteers from Mearns Kirk for over 20 years.  In 2016 it was decided that Mearns Kirk Helping Hands be established as a registered charity, to develop and grow these three established volunteer led groups (The Friendship Club, The Lunch Club for People Living with Dementia and the Eastwood Bereavement Group).

The three original groups continue to develop and thrive.  Over the last five years we have expanded the range of services and activities we provide to include one to one befriending for older people, more social activities each week and increased opportunities to access groups which promote mental and physical wellbeing.