Boomerang is a Fairer Scotland funded community project that is situated within the Stobswell area of Dundee. The organisation is based in St. Johns Halls at 110 Albert Street, in the heart of the Stobswell community and provides services and activities for over 300 members of the local community.
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The key aim of the organisation is to develop a safe, welcoming place in the heart of the community, which would become the focus for vulnerable groups within the community, developing activities and drawing the wider community together to identify issues and take action to reverse the general decline of the area and to promote community regeneration.
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The overall aim of the project is to make Stobswell a more vibrant and more motivated community through the involvement of local people accessing provision, to gain life changing skills allowing people to progress in life and benefit the community and instill a sense of belonging in local residents.
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The rational underpinning the project is based on research which shows that, by being involved in activities and groups within their own communities, local people experience an increase in confidence, skills, sense of belonging and responsibility, bringing benefits to the whole community, increasing community capacity and thus promoting community regeneration.
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Both Boomerang halls have recently been completely renovated to provide office space, a dedicated IT suite, disabled toilets, and a ramp and lift system to allow access to all levels, and the kitchen rebuilt and refurbished to a high standard to provide food and refreshments for the lunch clubs and community events. The premises provide a flexible space and are suitable for a variety of different groups and activities- including lunch clubs, meetings, IT training, parent and toddler groups, social activities, as well as large scale community forums and consultations. The halls are accessible, delivering services and providing opportunities locally, right in the centre of the community.
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Boomerang,
110 Albert Street
Dundee