The STAR Project (est. 1999) is an award-winning community organisation that delivers long lasting positive social outcomes, building safer, more connected and resilient communities in Renfrewshire.
Our work focuses on tackling the impacts of poverty, deprivation and associated stigma prevalent in our communities through a systemic approach to building resilience. In the heart of the multiply deprived area, where individuals and families face well documented challenges, we facilitate opportunity and aspiration, boost life chances, engender community ownership and celebrate every success.
Our unique wraparound way of working allows us to see the person, not a label, not a statistic, which ultimately makes people feel safe and accepted and ready to take a step towards realising their potential. No other service in Renfrewshire, that we are aware of, supports community members in such a comprehensive and effective way.
9,738 people engaged with opportunities supporting emotional health and daily living needs, recognising we all have a right to thrive
4,773 people engaged with creative, cultural and playful opportunities, improving capacity through exploration, learning, and expression of self and community
5,662 people engaged with opportunities recognising the loss or lack of social and personal connections, reducing isolation and improving peer support, networks and sense of community
55 Volunteers have given us 4,361 hours or 623 working days of their time
5,783 people were supported with food, items, vouchers and cash payments
Holding those in power accountable through community action
Learn MoreSince forming STAR Project back in 1999, tackling food insecurity in a dignified way has always been of utmost importance to us.
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Read MoreIn March 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we successfully rolled out our newly adapted digital programme and launched our Renfrewshire-wide emergency response.
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Learn More20 Years of STAR! 1999 -2019
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Find out moreSTAR Project partnership with Renfrewshire Council to deliver their Stigma Campaign.
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