UKSE is pleased to have supported Clydesdale Community Initiatives (CCI) with a third round of funding, helping the Lanark-based social enterprise continue its work supporting people with complex additional needs across the community.

The organisation has been awarded £2,500 from UKSE’s Community Grant Fund to support the continued development of its monitoring and evaluation database – a vital tool that helps track participant progress and shape personalised development plans.

Based at Langloch Farm, CCI works with individuals across Lanarkshire who face barriers to employment and inclusion, including people living with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, and young people who have become disengaged from mainstream education.

Through its pioneering social enterprise model, CCI provides opportunities for individuals to contribute to their community through activities including landscaping, horticulture, woodcraft and microbusiness initiatives.

The organisation currently supports around 140 people each week, with every participant following a tailored development plan based on their interests, goals and support needs. The database funded by UKSE plays a key role in tracking these individual journeys and measuring outcomes across the organisation.

CCI previously received support from UKSE in 2019 and 2023, with this latest funding reflecting the organisations’ shared commitment to innovation, community impact and creating meaningful opportunities for people across Lanarkshire.

Scott Webb, Regional Manager at UKSE, said: “Clydesdale Community Initiatives is doing important work to support people who face significant barriers to employment and inclusion, and we’re pleased to provide this third round of funding.

“Their approach is innovative, practical and rooted in the community, helping individuals build confidence, develop skills and play an active role in their local area. This is exactly the kind of initiative our Community Grant Fund is designed to support.”

Niall McShannon, Managing Director at CCI, said: “Everything we do is about supporting people to make a meaningful contribution to their community. We don’t focus on labels or limitations; we focus on what people are interested in, what they want to achieve, and how they can be part of a team.

“This funding allows us to better understand and demonstrate the impact of that work. It helps us track progress for each individual and ensure we’re continuing to provide opportunities that build confidence, skills and a sense of purpose.”