Scottish Children’s Lottery cash for Edinburgh-based charity

Edinburgh-based charity Mentor UK has been awarded a £26,089 grant from the Scottish Children’s Lottery.

Promoting and protecting the health and wellbeing of children and young people, the charity works closely with young people and those who support them in order to provide the best support, guidance and training, which helps young people make the best choices for themselves.

The funding from the Scottish Children’s Lottery will enable the charity to not only continue its intensive work with families across Scotland, but also to provide a range of activities, outings and access to training and specialised support for young vulnerable children and their carers.

Heather McVeigh, Director of Mentor UK, said: “We are so blessed to be granted this award by the Scottish Children’s Lottery, and are excited about the opportunity to really think outside the box and try new and innovative ways of working with these families to help them to have confident, strong and resilient relationships.”

The Scottish Children’s Lottery was launched in October 2016 to raise money for children in Scotland, with proceeds helping to improve the lives of children right across the country and make a real difference to those who need it most.

Vicki Miller is trustee of Chance to Flourish, which operates as a society lottery under the Scottish Children’s Lottery. Chance to Flourish supports projects that work within the area of social development of pre-school children and their families and carers, making a positive difference to children’s lives in their early years.

Vicki said: “I am delighted that we are able to provide funding for Mentor UK from the money generated from the Scottish Children’s Lottery, which was established in order to promote and support the development and potential of children and young people in Scotland.

“Thank you to those who play the Scottish Children’s Lottery – you are helping to support the great work that our charities undertake.”

Charities that support children in Scotland can apply online for Scottish Children’s Lottery funding.