Recognition

Awards & Recognition

A record of national recognition for CCG's work to reduce poverty, strengthen wellbeing, and support communities across Glasgow.

Crookston Community Group (SC043162) has been recognised by both the Scottish Parliament and UK Parliament, alongside multiple community and national award bodies.

Parliamentary Recognition

Scottish Parliament Motion

Reference: S6M-16335

Submitted by: Humza Yousaf MSP (Glasgow Pollok)

Date lodged: Wednesday, 05 February 2025

The motion recognised CCG's ongoing contribution to alleviating poverty, reducing social isolation, improving mental health and wellbeing, restoring dignity, and increasing access to services.

It also highlighted key 2024 achievements including growth in food services, stronger volunteer engagement, progress of social enterprises (Tiffin Fresh Food Cafe and Bella-Rose Hall), and expansion through new facilities at Ladymuir Crescent.

Read Motion in the Scottish Parliament Website

UK Parliament EDM

Reference: EDM #1603

House: House of Commons

Sponsored by: Stephens, Chris MP Glasgow South West, Shannon, Jim MP Strangford, Day, Martyn MP Linlithgow and East Falkirk, Thewliss, Alison MP Glasgow Central, Law, Chris MP Dundee West, Linden, David MP Glasgow East

Tabled in the 2017-19 Session: 10 September 2018

The EDM praised CCG's bridge-building work across diverse cultures and communities, collaboration with local organisations and statutory bodies, and delivery of projects in arts, culture, education, sport, and community support.

It also commended CCG's foodbank programme and recognised Nasreen Ali's Mary Barbour Award achievement.

Read EDM in the UK Parliament Website

Awards & Nominations

Highlights from CCG's recognitions across community, national, and charitable sectors.

2026

Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) - Winners

2023

Toiletries Amnesty Community Award - Winner (Mrs Ali)

2023

SCVO Charity of the Year - Nominated by First Minister Humza Yousaf

2022

Child of Britain Awards - Winner (Amina Ali)

2021 & 2019

Youth in Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) - Winners

2020

Ross & Liddell Bursary - Winners

2019

Silverburn Bursary - Winners

National Lottery

People's Project National Lottery Award - 4th Runner-up

2018/19

Mary Barbour Award - 1st Runner-up (Mrs Ali)

2017/18

VAF Expressive Arts Award - 1st Prize

Scottish Asian Business Awards

Best in Civil / Third Sector - Winners

Living Wage Employer

Crookston Community Group is an accredited Living Wage Employer, recognised by the Living Wage Foundation.

The Living Wage Foundation is an independent organisation that promotes and recognises employers who pay their staff a fair wage that meets the cost of living, rather than the government minimum.

View accreditation on the Living Wage Foundation website

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