Documents
Agenda
Notification
Chair
Alan McNiven, Chief Executive, Engage Renfrewshire.
A McNiven, Chief Executive, Engage Renfrewshire, presided.
Committee Members
Membership
M Mathieson, Barnados; A Thomson, Bridgewater Housing Association; J Gonani, DEAR; A McNiven, Engage Renfrewshire; J Wilby, Paisley West & Central Community Council; P Jung, RAMH; D Lockyer, Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau; and C Forbes, ROAR.
Items Of Business
Apologies
Apologies from members.
R Robertson, Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership; P Jung, RAMH; and M Mathieson, Barnados.
Declarations of Interest
Members are asked to declare an interest in any item(s) on the agenda and to provide a brief explanation of the nature of the interest.
Minute of previous meeting held on 27 November 2025.
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There was submitted the Minute of the meeting of the Renfrewshire Forum for Empowering Communities Group held on 27 November 2025.
DECIDED: That the Minute be approved.
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Matters Arising
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DECIDED: That there were no matters arising.
Report by Clerk.
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The Rolling Action Log was submitted for approval.
DECIDED:
(a) That the update be noted; and
(b) That the Rolling Action Log be approved.
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Emerging Themes from Renfrewshire CPP Review
- Green, Community Cohesion, Child Poverty;
- Connections with Faith Groups.
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There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive relative to the themes being developed in the new Renfrewshire Community Plan to replace the current update of the 2017/27 Plan which was agreed in 2022.
S Graham advised that Green and Child Poverty themes would remain as priority actions however, the Community Planning Executive Group also explored potential additional areas of activity in relation to Renfrewshire’s economy and the wider skills and employability agenda. The report noted that Community Cohesion had emerged as a new priority. This reflected the views of Community Planning partners that current efforts to maintain and strengthen cohesion between communities of interest in Renfrewshire should be a priority.
S Graham advised that the Integration Nework Renfrewshire (IN-Ren) hosted by Engage and the DEER group, which included ethnic and disability groups were very active organisations. Members of Renfrewshire Forum for Empowering Communities were asked to share any contacts they had with local, regional or national faith groups with Renfrewshire Council to assist in the development of contacts.
DECIDED: That the report and verbal update be noted.
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CPIB discussion about 3rd sector funding at the last CPP Executive
Discussion led by Chair.
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The Chair led discussion on third sector funding in which it was agreed that third sector organisations would like to move to three-year funding rather than yearly funding as the sector needed clarity and stability to secure its resilience and to grow its capacity. It was noted that as of early 2026, the Scottish Government had implemented a Fairer Funding Pilot designed to move third-sector organisations from annual funding cycles to multi-year agreements, with a focus on stability and tackling child poverty.
DECIDED: That the verbal update be noted.
Report by Chief Executive. (Not Available - Report to Follow)
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There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive relative to the Renfrewshire Funding Fayre which took place on Wednesday 28 January 2026.
The purpose of the event was to help local charities, voluntary groups, social
enterprises and community organisations explore current funding opportunities and build relationships with local and national funders. The Funding Fayre also provided an opportunity for local groups to meet and speak to each other about possibilities for mutual support and collaboration. It was noted that feedback received from participants was very positive and the organisers would consider this and the perspective of the funders in planning for future events.
DECIDED: That the report be noted.
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Date of Next Meeting
To note that the next meeting of the Forum for Empowering Communities will take place on 21 May 2025.
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DECIDED: That it be agreed that the next meeting of the Forum for Empowering Communities Group would take place on will take place on 21 May 2025.
Supplementary Agenda
Committee Members
Chair
Alan McNiven, Chief Executive, Engage Renfrewshire.
Standard Items
To Follow Item
I refer to the agenda for the meeting of the Forum for Empowering Communities to be held on Tuesday 10 February 2026 at 2pm and enclose the undernoted report relative to items 4 and 6 previously marked 'to follow':
Items Of Business
Report by Chief Executive.
Report by Chief Executive.
Attendance
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