The initial aim of the Lambhill Stables is to restore & enhance the existing Lambhill Stables as an important historical landmark and environmental amenity. Our mission is to develop a programme of innovative, community-based activities from the geographical hub of Lambhill Stables which in turn links to the regeneration of the whole canal corridor. Our vision is to see the site transformed into a productive space that provides opportunities for disadvantaged local residents to transform their lives through relevant occupational training and employment opportunities. It will deliver on the themes of Employability, Health, Learning, Safety and Vibrancy.
In developing the site as a social enterprise we aim to build on the unique advantages of the areas environmental character to create a visitor and heritage amenity This offers income generation opportunities and contributes to wider objectives of encouraging an appreciation of the environment and of integrating social economic & environmental outcomes.
In seeking to make our vision a reality, the Lambhill Stables has identified the following strategic objectives:
- To preserve the historical, architectural and heritage around the Lambhill stables area.
- To regenerate & develop the canal to open it up as part of the canal corridor.
- To provide facilities for recreation/leisure for the benefit of the general public
- To advance education through practical projects and in relation to ecology, bio-diversity, renewables and recycling, particularly among residents of the Operating Area
- To relieve poverty/reduce unemployment through partnerships with Community Planning Partnership (CPP), Community Health Care Partnership (CHCP) and local regeneration agency’s
- To provide/promote training, particularly in such skills as will assist the participants in obtaining paid employment (promote employability) in partnership with further education providers.
- Promote the wellbeing and physical health of the residents of the Operating Area
- To help young people, particularly those resident in the Operating Area, to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities as individuals and as members of society
- Support those who suffer from mental and/or physical disability, illness or impairment as a result of old age or current or past drug, solvent and/or alcohol abuse, and their carers and families
- To develop practical opportunities for learning at a range of levels to suit in particular, unemployed, young, ill and mentally or physically disabled people. Further, to create where appropriate, vocational projects that will provide a clear focus for learning.
- To promote community development and facilitate community capacity building
- To promote/support the development of small community enterprise projects, especially those with an environmental focus
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