One grant was awarded as a playscheme grant, while a further 12 were awarded as community grants.

The group receiving the playscheme grant was Lanark Universal Connections who were awarded £600.

The following groups were awarded Community Grants:

• Kirkfieldbank Homing and Sporting Club, Lanark – £270 for equipment, administration and publicity costs
• Scottish Retired Teachers Association – Clydesdale Group, Braidwood – £250 for an outing and entrance fees
• Elsrickle Women’s Rural Institute, Biggar – £200 for an outing
• Clydesdale Community Concert Band, Carluke – £720 for equipment
• Barn Buddies Community Interest Company, Carluke – £250 for start-up costs
• Wild Things Scotland CIC, Biggar – £600 for equipment and materials
• Cargill House Club, Lanark – £200 for an outing
• Abington Bowling Club – £300 for equipment
• Crawfordjohn Public Hall Association – £500 for equipment
• St Nicholas Pre-School Playgroup, Lanark – £480 for materials
• Leadhills Silver Band – £500 for equipment
• Lanark and District Archaeological Society – £250 for an outing and entrance fees

Community groups interested in applying for awards can do so on the council website.