Oxgangs Neighbourhood Centre, which has been at the heart of the community since it was founded in 1995, was delighted to be awarded £150,000 by The National Lottery Community Fund in Scotland. Sue Webber, a Scottish Conservative MSP for the Lothian Region, has tabled a Parliamentary motion congratulating the Centre and thanking The National Lottery.
Commenting, Sue Webber MSP said: “I know Oxgangs Neighbourhood Centre very well and have attended many good events there from Quiz Nights to celebrations such as the Coronation.
“But more importantly, it is a vibrant hub in Oxgangs which provides a place that is welcoming to those in our community who may feel vulnerable, isolated, or lonely.
“It really does live up to its motto as 'A Centre For All' and I am pleased that The National Lottery has generously recognised this by their support.”
Centre Manager, Dom Heslop, said: “This is a truly great achievement to receive this funding. It wouldn't have happened without the hard work of my staff and volunteers who dedicate so much of their own time to making such a success that the Centre is for the community.”
Local Councillor and Chair of the Centre, Jason Rust, added: “The National Lottery has given our Centre a much-needed financial boost, so we are very grateful for that, especially as we receive no funding from local or national government. It is a tribute to the volunteers who have clearly impressed our funders”.
