East Kilbride Community Trust scores £75K funding for energy saving upgrades at K-Park

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East Kilbride Community Trust (EKCT) has netted a funding boost of nearly £75,000 for energy efficient improvements to its base in East Kilbride.The £74,600 funding from SP Energy Networks’ Transmission Net Zero Fund, will be used to install solar panels at its K-Park Training Academy and is estimated to result in an annual saving of £6,000.This will be re-invested back into the community of East Kilbride through its services offered to vulnerable communities.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android A recent partnership between EKCT and the newly-formed East Kilbride Integration Network has also resulted in the creation of a new refugee football initiative, ensuring new residents of East Kilbride have access to safe and inclusive sporting facilities.East Kilbride’s K-Park Training Academy, which has become a hub within the community, is owned and maintained by EKCT and is home to a number of local sporting teams, including East Kilbride Football Club's U12s Girls team.To celebrate the funding, EKCT played host to professional footballer, Lee Gibson - goalkeeper for Scottish Women's Premier League club Glasgow City and the Scotland Women's national team.Having grown up in the area, Lee began her professional career in East Kilbride and returned to her roots to attend a training session with the U12s team