Creating A Sustainable GryffeRegistered

1 The SCIO exists to benefit principally the communities of Bridge of Weir, Houston and neighbouring areas, which comprises the Bridge of Weir and Houston Community Council areas (“the Community”) with the following purposes: (a) the advancement of community development including the advancement of rural regeneration principally within the Community, including but not limited to: (i) engaging the public in the planning and development of community plans and projects for the local area (ii) building and developing connections between community groups, public, private and voluntary sector organisations (iii) supporting and developing community resilience and capacity through knowledge and skill sharing (iv) enhancing and developing public areas and open spaces (v) delivering specific projects or targets that are part of an agreed community plan (b) the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, including but not limited to: (i) the promotion and protection of biodiversity and green spaces (ii) the sustainable management of resources and responsible consumption such as encouraging the reuse, repurposing of items and the reduction of carbon emissions (iii) the promotion of sustainable and active travel (iv) the promotion and development of energy saving measures and sustainable energy (v) working with local stakeholders to influence the development of net zero plans But only to the extent that the above purposes are consistent with furthering the achievement of sustainable development