Posts by Vicky

We are looking for people who could spare an hour or two a week to make a real difference to the life of a person living with dementia.  Providing regular companionship either in the home of the person, or perhaps going out for a coffee together.  You’ll be given full training and supported every step…

Click here to download a handy copy of our festive opening hours.

We are delighted to announce that we have successfully applied for funding from the Scottish Government Volunteer Support Fund, managed by Impact Funding Partners. The grant will be used towards the cost of staff support which underpins our work with volunteers.  Volunteers are our most precious resource at Helping Hands, and it is really important…

Mearns Kirk Helping Hands has been awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service for 2025.  This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE.  We are one of 231 groups to receive the prestigious award this year. Representatives of Mearns Kirk Helping Hands will…

A huge thanks to our local ASDA store who supported us to apply to their “Better Together” fund.  We successfully applied for monies to support delivery of our weekly Sporting Memories group, which runs in partnership with the Sporting Memories Foundation.  The £600 will be well spent, making sure the group has a warm and…

On the afternoon of Thursday 18th December, from 2pm to 4pm, members of our Lunch and Social Club will be holding a display of their art work in the Wee Hall.  All are welcome to browse the wonderful creations, have a cup of tea and of course find out more about Mearns Kirk Helping Hands.

Join us on Sunday 14th December for a fabulous festive afternoon of music and support our work reducing isolation and loneliness for older people in East Renfrewshire.  Tickets are just £15 and include entertainment from award winning singer Kirsty Duncan, hot drinks and home baking. You can also BYOB if you fancy!  There are wonderful…

We would like to say a huge thank you to Co-op members for their support over the past year.  We are delighted to receive a total of £2888.79, thanks to all the members who chose us as their local cause.  Your funding will be used towards running our social groups and activities for older people…

If you would like a copy of all our groups and activities in November and December you can download one here: What’s On Nov Dec 25

Walk with us to help us towards our 10th anniversary fundraising goal of £10k. The legendary Kiltwalk will be back in Glasgow on the 25th and 26th of April 2026.  Choose to do a Mighty Stride or take a Wee Wander, there’s fun and laughter all along the way.  And you will be making a…