Community

ng homes was established in 1976 as a community controlled housing association, originally formed by a group of residents with the aim to protect and improve tenements in their area of Springburn and to start building a new future.

Over the years the Association has seen much change and during this time has built a strong reputation for serving people and our communities.

Our community pages contain information and links to support our communities to flourish and prosper. From educational and training opportunities to family-friendly events, find out about what's happening in your community, including support and wellbeing resources, information on ng homes' and community events and opportunities to have your say.

Follow our What's On guide for the latest events taking place in and around North Glasgow.

Get in touch

Learn more about events or get in touch to be part of ngVoices. You can reach our Community team on 0141 630 4254, email us on mycommunity@nghomes.net or complete our contact form.

Community Voice

Do you or your household recycle? Glasgow City Council is looking to hear your thoughts on the current recycling service and how it could be improved.

The survey is open to all Glasgow householders for six weeks from 1 September 2026 and will help inform future policy and service improvements. Feedback will support efforts to improve recycling guidance, reduce contamination, and help Glasgow recycle more and waste less.

Residents can complete the survey in approximately five minutes and are encouraged to share their views, whether they are confident recyclers or sometimes find recycling challenging. The responses will help shape future improvements to waste and recycling services across Glasgow.

Have your say here.

Learn to Cycle

Learn to Cycle returns from Sunday 6 September with 2 classes running weekly 10am - 11am at Springburn Sports Centre (10 Kay St).

Learn to cycle through a playful programme.

Sessions:

Learn to Ride: 3-6 years of age (balance bikes)
Bike Confidence: 7-11 years of age (can ride a pedal bike)

Bikes and helmets are provided - experienced instructors are on hand to help share the skills and confidence to ride a bike.

Booking is recommended as spaces are limited. To save your space, please email mycommunity@nghomes.net or call 07967 575327.

Training and Employment Opportunities

Interested in hair/beauty or learning how to cook? Looking to learn more about VR or gain digital skills? Head along to the Community and Youth Hub at Glasgow Kelvin College's Springburn Campus runs Tuesday/Thursday from 5pm - 7.30pm.

Sessions are for families, adults and young people - please note primary 1-6 pupils must be accompanied by an adult.

Join at any time - sessions run throughout college term times.

For more information, email communitylearning@glasgowkelvin.ac.uk

Driving Theory Test Classes for Beginners

Hosted by Springburn Unity Network

Lessons on road signs, rules and safe driving
Practice mock tests
Tips and more

Please note these sessions require a minimum level of English proficiency.

Sessions every Friday from 11am - 12:30pm at the Springburn Unity Network (Springburn Shopping Centre, 230 Springburn Way, G21 1TS)

Sun Driving Theory Class

English Classes and Conversation Cafés

Build your confidence, improve your English, and connect with others in your community. Our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes are a great way to develop your language skills in a welcoming and supportive environment. Sessions are run by qualified tutors in partnership with Rosemount Lifelong Learning.

Conversation Café: Tuesdays | 10.30am to 12.30pm, Balgrayhill Community Centre
Beginners English Class: Saturdays | 10.00am to 12.00pm, RDEC, 10 Vulcan Street
Pre-Intermediate Class: Thursdays | 6.30pm to 8.30pm, Balgrayhill Community Centre

✅ Qualified ESOL tutors ✅ Friendly learning environment ✅ Limited spaces available

To register, contact us: 📞 0141 560 6000 📧 mycommunity@nghomes.net - please include details about which level you are interested in.

Community Support/Advice

Glasgow North West Citizens Advice Bureau are hosting drop-in sessions Thursdays between 9:30am - 12:30pm at Possilpark Parish Church Hall. Support is also available by appointment - call 0141 948 0204 or email advice@gnwcab.org.uk

Family Support - North Glasgow area

Home Start Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire are running family sessions weekly from their Maryhill Hub (Maryhill Community Centre).

For more information or to book a space, please contact direct on 07743 238148 or email info@homestartgnnl.org.uk

Activities are based around healthy eating, arts and crafts, music, singing and storytelling, and are focused on parent- child attachment and relationship-building. The Peep group, for families with children aged 0-24months, helps to support early learning through play, songs, stories and simple everyday activities.

Learn more about Home Start Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire online.

Home Start Family Group Maryhill - open to parents/carers welcome along with children aged 0-5 years.

Sessions runs Thursdays 10am-11:30am at the Maryhill Community Centre (Home Start Hub) located at 35 Avenuepark Street, G20 8TS.

Home Start Growing Together with peep - supporting parents and children to learn together.

Sessions run Thursdays 1-2:30pm and are open to parents/carers along with children aged 0-2 years.

HomeStart and Lifelink are offering wellbeing sessions weekly on Mondays. Sessions will run 10.30am - 11.30am at the HomeStart Early Years Hub (35 Avenuepark Street, Maryhill, G20 8TS).

Registration is recommended - sign up for sessions online at Lifelink Well Being Classes. For more information, please email info@homestart.org.uk

Glasgow Life Youth Work - Glasgow's Youthbank

Interested in helping decide which youth activities and projects receive funding? Glasgow's Youthbank are looking for young people aged 12 till 18 to get involved.

You’ll work alongside others from the North East, North West and South of the city, learning how to assess ideas and choose which projects move forward.

You’ll have the opportunity to shape this brand new initiative from the very beginning. Once your group is established, young people from across the city will apply to you for funding to bring their ideas to life.

It’s a chance to create real change in your community while empowering other young people to develop and grow.

Learn more online through Glasgow Life. Recruitment is open throughout June, with training starting over the summer."

Young Person Activities Survey

Glasgow Life are looking for feedback to help the team provide better provisions designed especially for young people aged 12-18 with additional supports needs.

They are looking for feedback from groups and individuals to make sure Glasgow Life offers programmes that work for the young person.

Follow the survey link or scan the QR code on the poster to take part.

Community Activities

Glasgow Life - Stories & Play in your Library

Get to know your local library through stories and play with your little one.

For babies up to 18 months:

Join interactive story sessions filled with songs and rhymes.

For toddlers up to 4 years:

Enjoy themed play and craft sessions inspired by favourite stories.

Find out more on the Glasgow Life website.

Health and Wellbeing

Glasgow Life are delivering Additional Support Needs play sessions across the city. These sessions are perfect for children and families looking for a fun and safe way to be more active.

Sessions are £2.50 per child.

Saturday 9.30-11.30am Glasgow Club Donald Dewar
Sunday 10-12noon Tollcross International Swimming Centre
Sunday 2-4pm Glasgow Club Palace of Art

Book via the Glasgow Club app or call the chosen venue directly.

Funding Opportunities

Fundinh support is available from the Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust for local charities and community projects in the North Glasgow area.

Who can apply:

Projects focussed on improving lives, reducing hardship and building a stronger local community
Local charities and organisations that support Possilpark and the wider North Glasgow communit

To apply: visit the website at https://alliedvehiclesgroup.com/apply-here

If you would like further information about the Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust before applying, please email charity@alliedvehicles.co.uk