Link’s community fund puts a spring in the step of Silverline Dancers

Link, one of Scotland’s largest housing and support services providers, is assisting communities throughout Inverclyde through its Link in the Community Fund.

Silverline Dancers in Greenock received £500 from the fund, which will be spent on tuition and hire fees to help keep the class going.

Treasurer of Silverline Dancers, Kath Bowes, said: “We were absolutely delighted to be chosen by Link to receive this funding. With many of our dancers being elderly and on limited incomes, we try to keep their weekly contributions to a minimum.”

She said the classes combat social isolation, increase well-being and is good for the mind and body.

“Like most skills, it looks easy, and practice does make perfect, but with our class, practice also brings friendships, togetherness, and lots and lots of fun and laughs,” she added.

Larkfield Boxing Club also received money from the Link in the Community Fund. The £800 will be spent on equipment, allowing the club to offer more training sessions to the community while providing a safe place for club members to improve fitness, increase self-confidence, and meet new people.

Grant Alexander, Head of Community Wellbeing, said: “I’m delighted to see the Link in the Community Fund provide funding for vital resources so charities, community groups, clubs, local initiatives, and individuals can continue to give much-needed support.

“I am really looking forward to seeing the real difference the Link in the Community Fund will make to communities across Scotland. If you think a cause can benefit from this fund, please get in touch.”

If you would like more information about the Link in the Community Fund or to apply please contact Community Benefit Officer Ken Greenshields at kenneth.greenshields@linkhaltd.co.uk.