Rebuilding Trust, Empowering Communities, and Strengthening Connections

Creating safer, stronger, and more connected communities through advocacy, support, and local action.

The Community Impact Project – is dedicated to building safer, stronger, and more resilient communities across East Kilbride, its outskirts, Greater Glasgow, Scotland. and the UK. As the largest Neighbourhood Watch in the area by membership and coverage, we work directly with residents, local businesses, authorities, non-profits, and elected representatives to monitor, assess, and respond to events, policies, and developments affecting our communities.

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We need your support to continue as a nonprofit. Signing up helps sustain our work and amplify local voices.

Our mission is to give residents a voice, provide actionable insights, and foster collaboration, ensuring communities are informed, supported, and empowered to influence the issues that matter most.

Why We Chose the Name “The Community Impact Project”

Our name reflects our core purpose: to understand and measure the real impact of events, policies, and developments on our communities, and to ensure that residents have a meaningful voice in shaping their neighbourhoods.

• Community: Residents are at the heart of everything we do, with local needs, concerns, and achievements prioritised.
• Impact: We actively track and respond to how changes—social, economic, or environmental—affect communities.
• Project: Our work is dynamic, ongoing, and collaborative, bringing together volunteers, businesses, non-profits, and authorities to achieve positive change.

What We Do

By choosing this name, we reinforce our commitment to making a tangible difference in everyday lives and fostering practical solutions and community resilience.

Our Directors & Leadership Team

Our directors and leadership team bring a wide range of skills from all sectors of society, including healthcare, business, community development, and public service. This ensures that we have the expertise, experience, and strategic vision to continue delivering our work effectively and sustainably.

We also welcome volunteers who are dedicated to our cause. Whether your skills are administrative, digital, community outreach, or project support, there is a position for you to help make a positive impact in East Kilbride and beyond.

• Neighbourhood Watch & Crime Prevention: Coordinating local vigilance initiatives, safety alerts, and crime prevention advice, with a focus on knife crime and public safety.
• Community Impact Monitoring: Assessing the effects of events, policies, and social changes, translating them into clear, actionable insights for residents.
• Polling & Questionnaires: Conducting surveys to gauge community opinion, ensuring residents’ voices shape our advocacy and initiatives.
• Advocacy & Acting on Concerns: Listening to members and engaging with councils, the NHS, and other public bodies to address issues raised by residents.
• Signposting & Support: Connecting residents to services, charities, and resources to ensure people access help where needed.
• Partnerships with Local Businesses: Supporting the local economy, creating opportunities, and highlighting enterprises that positively impact the community.
• Promoting Fellow Non-Profits and Local Organisations: Amplifying the work of other non-profits and initiatives for the benefit of all.
• Celebrating Community Heroes: Recognising individuals and businesses making a real difference, from volunteering to entrepreneurial leadership.
• The Community Times – Our Dedicated News Desk: Providing residents with an independent, reliable source of local news on issues often overlooked by traditional media.
• Political Engagement: Working with elected officials and politicians to promote their work for the community, foster constructive relationships, and encourage residents to participate in town decision-making.
• Successful Campaigns:
  • Independent GP Survey – Highlighting public experience and access to primary healthcare.
  • Town Questionnaire Survey – Capturing local opinions on key community issues.
  • Support the Youth – Initiatives empowering young people in East Kilbride and surrounding areas.
  • End Knife Crime – Raising awareness and promoting preventative measures for youth safety.
  • Disability Rights – Advocacy for accessible services, facilities, and inclusive community spaces.

Our Growth and Operations

Founded in January of this year, we have already:

• Recruited over 400 members
• Gathered almost 3,000 signatures on community campaigns
• Established a strong presence on Facebook and are building audiences on TikTok, Instagram, X, and Nextdoor to reach all ages and demographics

Due to a shortfall of volunteers, we currently employ the services of Ferry & Yates Group for certain administrative and online and management functions. We aim to bring all operations fully in-house within the next year, further strengthening our independence and community-driven approach.

Why It Matters

Communities thrive when residents are informed, connected, and empowered. By monitoring policies and developments, conducting polls, running campaigns, and acting on concerns, we ensure that every voice is heard, issues are addressed, and achievements celebrated.

We cover a broad spectrum of issues, including:

• Housing and homelessness
• Public safety and knife crime prevention
• Health and social care access
• Community regeneration and local development
• Environmental and accessibility concerns
• Supporting local business growth and initiatives
• Promoting volunteerism, non-profit collaboration, and civic engagement

Membership & Get Involved

We encourage all residents to join us as free members, becoming part of a positive force for change. Membership provides opportunities to:

• Participate in polls and surveys
• Contribute to neighbourhood safety initiatives
• Share community concerns and ideas
• Support local businesses and heroes
• Engage directly with elected representatives and decision-makers

By joining, members become active participants in shaping safer, stronger, and more resilient communities, with a real voice in the decision-making of our town and surrounding areas.

Our Vision

A Scotland where communities are resilient, informed, and actively involved in shaping their local environment. Through collaboration, transparency, and leadership, we aim to make every neighbourhood a better place to live, work, and grow.

With over 400 active members and more than 3,057 verified petition signatures, our movement is built on lived experience and strengthened by every voice that joins us.

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Your voice matters. Your support matters.

Join The Community Impact Project Stay informed, support campaigns, share experiences, and help amplify local voices. Sign up now and be part of the change.

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Just Launched – The Community Times

We are proud to introduce The Community Times, our newly launched news section that serves as a voice for change and a platform for local stories.

In a modern world where the feeling of community is often lost, The Community Times restores connection, highlighting good work, positive initiatives, and the people who make a difference. Residents can:

• Discover local heroes and inspiring community projects
• Stay updated on safety alerts, campaigns, and services from Police Scotland, NHS Scotland, Scottish Fire & Rescue, and more
• Follow ongoing campaigns such as Ending Knife Crime and Disability Rights and Inclusion
• Engage in discussions and share experiences that strengthen communities

Why this is needed: Many stories of good work and community achievements go unnoticed. The Community Times ensures that residents are informed, celebrated, and empowered to take part in positive change.

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Connecting Communities and Combating Loneliness

In today’s digital age, many residents face isolation and loneliness, with studies showing that over one in four adults in Scotland report feeling lonely regularly, and younger and older age groups are particularly affected. Online platforms can help people stay connected, but without meaningful local engagement, the sense of community is often lost. The Community Impact Project and The Community Times aim to bridge this gap by featuring local events, stories, and reports that bring people together, highlight positive achievements, and create real-world connections. By reporting on initiatives, celebrating local heroes, and investigating issues that affect residents, we seek to restore a sense of belonging, strengthen local networks, and combat isolation.

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Our Campaigns and Impact

Ending Knife Crime & Supporting Youth
With 2,135 verified petition signatures, we campaign for early intervention, improved youth services, and a public health approach to violence prevention. Every young person deserves safety, purpose, and hope.

Disability Rights and Inclusion
With 922 verified signatures, we are campaigning for accessible infrastructure, dignity, and inclusion for disabled residents.

Neighbourhood Watch – Looking Out for Those in Need
East Kilbride Neighbourhood Watch is central to our work. Members provide reassurance, support vulnerable residents, and help keep communities safe. Statistics show areas with active watch networks see up to a 26% drop in burglary, and 79% of members feel safer, compared with 71% of non-members.

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Why Get Involved

• Make your voice heard on issues that matter
• Support campaigns and positive local initiatives
• Stay informed through The Community Times and community updates
• Help build safer, stronger communities
• Support our nonprofit work – your sign-up directly helps us continue our mission

Sign up today and join over 400 members making a tangible difference in their communities.