Our Aims and Objectives

Our Aims and Objectives

Our Objectives

Deliver a range of innovative and effective consultation services to service providers and partner agencies.
Provide support to community representatives/activists.
Provide a range of volunteering opportunities.
Provide a range of community information services.
Provide affordable and accessible ICT support services to low income households and to organisations.
Provide guidance and support on the safe use of ICT with a focus on vulnerable individuals and groups.

Our Values

To ensure that decisions are taken by the community, and driven by the communities.
To meet the recognised Standards of Community Engagement.
To encourage individuals to become fully involved, insofar as their capacities and wishes allow, in all the activities in which they are engaged, within proper limits of safety and good practice.
To promote equality and diversity.
To reach vulnerable and difficult to reach individuals.
To work in partnership with the local communities, partners, and stakeholders.

"Community Empowerment is a process where people work together to make change happen in their communities by having more power and influence over what matters to them" (Source: COSLA/Scottish Governmentt, Scottish Community Empowerment Action Plan 2009)

Our partners are Changing Places South Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire Council, Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise Lanarkshire, NHS Lanarkshire, NHS Greater Glasgow, Jobcentre Plus, Create Ltd and the local communities.

If you are interested in finding out more contact Community Links on (01698) 827583 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it