Glasgow school children are to get Saturday night activities – including a bouncy castle – to help reduce a rising trend of anti-social behaviour among primary pupils. 

Provanmill based St Paul’s Youth Forum has been awarded £8,819 to run sessions for primary school children until March. 

A bouncy castle is part of the plans, which would cater for about 40 children, between 5pm to 8pm. 

The organisation is one of a number, which won cash from the North East Area Partnership on Friday. 

A council official told the meeting: “The organisation is seeking funding towards the cost of extending their Saturday night activity sessions to primary school children due to an increase in anti social behaviour in primary school age groups.” 

High school pupils have already benefited from the sessions. 

Councillor Maureen Burke, Labour,  said: “I think this is a much needed service and hopefully helps to prevent any anti-social behaviour in the area. I’m happy to support.”

A firework display, community kitchen and sessions for children with autism also received cash from the area partnership. 

The funding awards included £1,000 to St Benedict’s Primary School for a trip. 

Cean Creige hurling and camogie club were awarded £4,250 for equipment and a residential trip. 

Ruchazie Panty received £5000 to allow a number of residents to attend a course on community development on how to bring change to their area. 

Growing 21 Ltd was awarded £7,777 for a cooker, dishwasher and other equipment for a community kitchen. 

Responding to questions from Labour councillor Sharon Greer seeking clarification on the kitchen project, Councillor Ruairi Kelly said courses will give people “life skills” in terms of how to “cook healthy meals.” 

Councillor Burke said: “The Ruchazie Pantry and Growing 21 becoming a development trust is amazing and it will serve the community well. I want to say a big thanks to the volunteers in the pantry because they are so committed to the work they do there.”

Provan Hall Community Management Trust –  Engagement Kickstarter got £4,180.

The partnership awarded £5000 for a firework display at Glasgow Fort to Community Events Scotland. 

Greater Easterhouse Supporting Hands is to get £5,256 for laptops and other equipment to set up an IT suite to help residents apply for jobs. 

GEAC – Bridge Family Fun Day Festival will get £5,000 and St Paul’s Youth Forum was awarded £8,819 to run sessions for primary school children.

The partnership gave Pavilion Youth Cafe £8,257 to run sessions for children with autism. East End Flat Pack Meals was awarded £2,000 for community breakfasts. 

Clydeside Model Railway Club Equipment was awarded £1,452 while Blairtummock Housing Association Men’s Shed and Walking Group received £8,730.