Third anniversary of the Cumbernauld and Carbrain Community Hub
Tabled 4 September 2025 by Katrina Murray
That this House congratulates Cumbernauld and Carbrain Community Hub on its third anniversary; notes that they celebrated by holding a community open day on 30th August; recognises that the Hub grew from a small women’s group in Carbrain Primary School which had the vision of a community space for all the community bringing people together, reducing poverty and isolation, and creating a sense of community; acknowledges that the Hub has created a warm, inviting community centre in a former bank in Cumbernauld Town Centre and as a result has expanded its services to include a community pantry, free community fridge, free period products, a men’s group, a wellness group, an adult’s arts and crafts group, a women’s group, an LGBTQ+ youth group, bagpiping classes, a breakfast club, baby massage and so much more; further notes that the Hub works in partnership with a variety of statutory and voluntary organisations who run drop-in sessions within the Hub, bringing services closer to local people when they need it the most; further acknowledges that the Hub provides social activities that facilitate people building their confidence and connections with others, also notes that the weekly wellness group provides a safe space for those struggling with their mental health to engage with others in a similar situation; and further recognises that people who have build confidence through Hub activities have gone on to volunteer and provide their own input into the space and what goes on within.