Braehead’s more than a place to shop – it’s where locals meet, pitch in and make good things happen, together.
WE ARE FOR EVERYONE
Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland
We’re committed to being part of the Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland scheme.
Recently, several members of our team carried out training with the Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership. This ongoing commitment helps to ensure that we continue to be a supportive environment for mothers who choose to breastfeed.
Alzheimer Scotland
Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. They aim to make sure nobody faces dementia alone – providing support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families. They also campaign for the rights of people with dementia and fund vital dementia research.
Bottle Recycling Programme
The Perfume Shop’s Bottle Recycling Programme – Reducing waste and lowering carbon footprint is a major focus for The Perfume Shop, and their nationwide bottle recycling scheme plays a big part in that. So far, they’ve recycled 56,000 empty perfume bottles, helping customers dispose of their empties responsibly while supporting a more circular approach to beauty. Customers also receive 15% off when they recycle a bottle with us and a tree is also planted.
Every coffee changes lives
Social Blend is a charity coffee shop and social enterprise based at Braehead. They have a clear mission: to provide our members with the opportunity to learn and develop the skills needed to work in Retail and Hospitality settings.
Many people with a disability or additional support need face significant barriers to employment. While some may secure interviews, a lack of prior training often prevents them from gaining work. Social Blend exists to help bridge this gap by providing real-life training and experience in our coffee shop.
Quiet Hours
Braehead is proud to support The National Autistic Society’s Autism Hour again in 2026. Quiet Hour will take place on the first Tuesday of every month, from 10–11am.
Upcoming Dates:
3 February | 3 March | 7 April | 5 May | 2 June | 7 July | 4 August | 1 September | 6 October | 3 November | 1 December
During Quiet Hour, stores take steps to create a more autism-friendly environment by:
– Reducing music and in-store announcements
– Dimming lights where safe to do so
– Equipping staff with helpful information to better support autistic customers
We’re committed to making Braehead a more inclusive place to shop.
Making a Difference
Apply for the Braehead Community Fund!
Every month, we offer funding to Braehead’s local community working hard to create a positive change.
If you, your charity, school or group have a story to tell and a mission to share, we’d love to hear from you.
To be considered, please apply by the 25th of the month by emailing us with:
- A brief overview of your mission (max. 500 words).
- How you would spend the £500 if successful.
- Links to your website or social media links.
- Contact details (name, phone number, and email address).
Please make sure your email is titled “Community Fund” followed by the month you are applying in so we can review it promptly.
This is your chance to secure extra support and shine a light on the incredible work you do. We welcome charities, individuals, schools and groups from all causes and backgrounds – because together, we can make an even bigger difference.
📧 Send your application to: Braehead.information@savillspm.co.uk
T&C’s Apply
- One recipient will be chosen per month to receive £500 from Braehead Shopping Centre.
- All applications must apply by 11.59pm on the 25th of each month.
- Funds must be used solely for community purposes in line with your organisations stated mission.
- Successful applicants must agree to a photo opportunity at Braehead Shopping Centre and for this image as well as your details and logo to be featured on the Braehead Shopping Centre website and social media.
- Braehead Shopping Centre has the right to ask of proof of how the funds were utilised.
- All funding decisions are made at the discretion of the Braehead Shopping Centre Community Fund committee.
- Unsuccessful applicant may apply the following month.
Mallaig Day Centre
They are an important organisation who support older people and adults with dementia by providing a range of daily activities including bingo, quizzes and arts and crafts.
Mallaig Day Centre provide freshly prepared lunch and refreshments, and host live entertainment 5 times a month for service users. Over the festive period, the day centre hosted a 3-course Christmas lunch, accompanied by a visit from Santa and an entertainer, singing the party through the decades.
Woodlands Primary School
Based in the heart of Linwood, Woodlands Primary are proud to serve a vibrant community where many of our pupils face challenges and have additional support needs.
With their £500, the school aim to create an outdoor learning area that supports wellbeing and development for primary 1 pupils.
The garden will be a versatile learning space where children could develop new skills and support curriculum learning. The £500.00 would go towards a canopy to provide shelter and a mud kitchen that would be used for the children’s learning.
Enable Renfrew
Enable Renfrew are a local charity who support adults with disabilities. The club has been running for 62 years and is funded primarily by donations and fundraising. Their fundraising allowed them to host various events for their members, including a holiday each year, arts and crafts nights, singing and dancing clubs and days out.
With their £500 donation, Enable Renfrew will put this towards an upgrade to their kitchen and at the club including rewiring of the building.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
Since 1982, Hearing Dogs for Deaf people have been training assistance dogs to support people with hearing loss. The charity carefully matches hearing dogs with people who experience hearing loss, to give people companionship and confidence that can transform lives after hearing loss.
There are approximately 20 Hearing Dogs partnerships in and around Greater Glasgow, with 4 more applicants waiting. It costs roughly £1,500 to support one of these partnerships for a year. Therefore, the £500 donation would support 1 partnership for 4 months or 4 partnerships for 1 month.
The Best Friend Group
The Best Friend Group is a peer funded support group based in Greenock. It’s where lonely, isolated people meet each week for a cup of tea and chat.
The group has been running for 7 years, with 14 members, working within Your Voice in Greenock where they rent a room their weekly Thursday meeting.
The Best Friend group will use their donation to take the members out for a meal and trip to the cinema.
Young Enterprise
Young Enterprise are a charity who work with young people, businesses, and educators in Braehead’s local area to create an immersive experience for young people to develop employability skills before leaving school.
The charity works with 6th year students, supporting the pupils in creating their own, fully insured business where they will gain skills such as teamwork, problem solving, conflict resolution, communication.
The fund would support the Young Enterprise Finals where the charity hosts an awards night for the local Young Enterprise Groups. Teams will present their business plan in front of a panel of judges. The night is funded by Young Enterprise, with food and drinks provided for attendees which the community fund would support.
