Projects
Sensory Garden – Robertson Park
The Sensory Garden in Robertson Park is a welcoming outdoor space where people can enjoy nature in a calm and relaxing setting.
Renfrew Development Trust has supported work to refresh and care for the garden, with volunteers helping to tidy, plant and improve the space.
The garden is designed to be enjoyed by everyone, with colour, texture and planting that helps create a peaceful area within the park. It is a place for residents, families and visitors to pause, enjoy the surroundings and connect with nature.
This project is part of our wider work to support Renfrew’s green spaces and encourage more people to use and care for local parks.
Longcroft Cottages
Longcroft Cottages are an important local site with the potential to become a welcoming community space for Renfrew.
Renfrew Development Trust is developing plans to bring the cottages back into use in a way that supports local people, community groups and future activities.
Longcroft Cottages have the potential to become a useful and welcoming space for the community.
Our aim is to explore how the site can be brought back into use and shaped around local needs. This could include space for groups, activities, meetings, projects and community-led ideas.
The project is still developing, and Renfrew Development Trust will continue to share updates as plans progress.
Why this matters
Renfrew needs spaces where people can meet, connect and take part in local activity.
Longcroft Cottages could help provide a practical community base, supporting groups, volunteers and residents who want to get involved in positive work across the town.
Bringing unused or underused spaces back into meaningful community use is an important part of building a stronger, more connected Renfrew.
What happens next
Renfrew Development Trust is continuing to explore the future of Longcroft Cottages and how the space could best serve the community.
Men’s Shed
Renfrew Men’s Shed brings people together through skills, friendship and practical community projects.
The Men’s Shed provides a welcoming space where people can share knowledge, learn new skills, work on practical tasks and support each other.
Projects like this help reduce isolation, build confidence and create opportunities for people to connect through shared interests and hands-on activity.
Renfrew Development Trust supports the development of community spaces and activities that help people feel involved, valued and connected.
Clydeview Park
Clydeview Park is an important local green space for residents, families and the wider community.
Renfrew Development Trust has been working with local residents and volunteers to support improvements at Clydeview Park.
This work has included community discussion, clean-up activity, fresh ideas for the park’s future and support for residents who want to see the space better maintained, better used and valued by the wider community.
The aim is to help bring new life to Clydeview Park and support a positive future for the space, shaped by the people who use it.
Craft Club
A friendly space to learn new skills, share ideas, and enjoy creativity together. The Craft Club welcomes all abilities — it’s about having fun, meeting others, and making something special.
Heritage Group
Celebrating Renfrew’s past and protecting it for the future. The Heritage Group explores our local history, collects stories, and shares knowledge through projects, events, and displays.