Ferguslie Community Development Trust

31/05/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/18zFpeTTn8/

14/05/2026

12/05/2026

12/05/2026

Ferguslie Park Police Station Update!

Renfrewshire Community Transport - Charity - SCIO (RCT) had a vision to take the building on, make it a community resource, and base transport from there, creating local jobs, training and volunteering opportunities.

We were one of three community groups that expressed an interest.

After a lengthy process, RCT decided not to make the latest requested changes to our constitution, as they were a step too far for a community of interest (Community Transport Across Renfrewshire).

As far as we are aware, the Police Station has not been sold yet and is planned to go on the market after it has undergone a trawl process, which ended on the 5th May, during which local authorities or other public bodies could have requested ownership.

Community groups can request an asset transfer until any public building is legally sold. However, once it's on the market, it's much harder to achieve.

At this stage, in reality, the only feasible way for RCT to get the building is by purchase, and we hope that Police Scotland Renfrewshire & Inverclyde continue to take best value and community benefit into account (which would align with the guidance they work under), as well as feasible timescales to raise the funds, not just the highest bid.

In the eyes of the asset team, RCT had their chance; however, the community asset process was new to both parties, and lessons could be learned on both sides, to make it more feasible for community groups in future, like in other areas of Scotland (which we have only become aware of this recently).

RCT would need to raise between £55k and £79k to make the purchase.

Please feel free to share your thoughts and comments, and let others know. If you see it coming on the market soon, please share this with us, too.

RCT continues to operate from the Tannahill Centre while we develop our services. We will keep working with partners to identify good opportunities.

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

🔥 RECOVERY CONNECTS FESTIVAL 2026 🔥

We’re delighted to announce the next act joining our 2026 lineup… RESURRECTION! 🎸

Resurrection played at the very first Recovery Connects Festival back in 2018, and we are absolutely delighted to have them back on board for 2026.

Their Stone Roses tribute set has gained an incredible reputation over the years — with Mani from The Stone Roses himself saying they are the best Stone Roses tribute band around.🍋

We can’t wait to welcome them back to the Recovery Connects stage!

More announcements coming soon… 👀

Resurrection Stone Roses Tribute

WithYou Abbeycare Corra Foundation

08/05/2026

Why not add French toast to a cooked breakfast 🍳, all freshly made to order 😋😋😋

02/02/2026

ST NINIAN'S CHURCH HALL BELONGS TO THE PEOPLE OF FERGUSLIE PARK DO YOU AGREE???

Sorry our last post was a bit complicated to follow here's a simple one to follow

Don't let St Ninian’s Hall go to someone outside of Ferguslie Park. We've lost The Fathers Club and St Ninian’s Church recently to outsiders.

Let the Council know your feelings & support this statement below.

"Do you support our appeal that Renfrewshire Council should transfer ownership of St Ninian’s Church Hall to the people of Ferguslie Park & be held in trust on behalf of the local community by Ferguslie Community Development Trust"

If you agree with this statement then send us an email showing your support. If you have any ideas what you would like to see happening in St Ninian’s Hall let us know that as well.

Copy and paste or type this email address in your own email account

[email protected]

and send us your email replies.

All emails received from residents & local groups will be entered into a FREE CASH PRIZE DRAW . Remember and add your name and address in case it's you who wins a prize.

Your details will be private and confidential so no one will know you entered.

1ST PRIZE £50
2ND PRIZE £25
3RD PRIZE £25

Please email the Trust and type SENT in the comments, then share this post with all your friends and family thank you

Anna Hampson
Secretary
Ferguslie Community Development Trust