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The projects funded through the Edinburgh Local Community Grants Scheme are doing great work across the city. Read the inspirational stories from some of the projects.

Edinburgh Giants: read their story
Dr Bells Family Centre: read their story
Groundswell Scotland: read their story
Health All Round: read their story
Youth Vision's Community Sensory Garden: read their story
Positive Imaginings Project: read their story
Craigmillar Now: read their story
The Youth 2000 Project: read their story
Primary to High School Project: read their story
The Edinburgh Girls Project: read their story
St Mary's Cathedral Workshop: read their story
Leith Community Crops in Pots: read their story
Youth 2000 Project 2018

This article was published on Monday 22 July 2024

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