Playbusters is a voluntary organisation in the East End of Glasgow that involves parents/carers in partnership with other agencies to influence and increase play provision and services for children and young people and to support them in taking responsibility for their children's education and personal development.

The project was originally set up to address the lack of good quality and safe play areas for children and young people in the East End of Glasgow. However, in response to local need and the desire of local parents to improve this, Playbusters has developed over the last five years since its establishment.

Playbusters is managed by a voluntary Board of Directors consisting of parents from five areas in the East End. The committee have undergone extensive training and this has resulted in publishing of a business plan.

The staff team is comprised of one Project Manager, a part time Support Officer, Sessional Staff, Easy Spanish Tutors and Volunteers.

In addition a small budget is available to buy in some other expert support as and when required. The staff and Board of Directors are highly motivated individuals with the aim of making their community the 'best it can be' We continually carry out consultations with the community and use this to develop our service delivery.

Playbusters' vision is expressed simply:

"To work towards an East End where all children and young people can realise their potential through structured play, activity & personal growth in a safe enviroment"

Playbusters are funded by GHA, Shettleston HA, Tollcross HA, Parkhead HA, Thenew HA and East End and Calton CPP. Lloyds TSB, Awards For All,Volant Trust, Soutar Trust,Moffat Trust and Cattanach Trust. Further funding for specific projects such as, sessional staff, support of parent groups, Active Communities and Easy Spanish have been provided through:
Social Justice Fund, CPP, Communities Scotland (New Ideas Fund), GCC Community Action Team, NOPES, East Area Committee,GERA,FAB, BCLC

We are happy to say that we have recieved further funding from Scottish Community Foundation for Intergerational work. This was made possible through the Caledonian Challenge Walkers Club.