Granton Youth Centre has been awarded a £8,640 grant from the Scottish Children’s Lottery to support the charity’s work with young people in the local community.
By offering streetwork services, volunteering, lone parent support, schools programmes and counselling, the charity supports the most marginalised, vulnerable and isolated young people in the community by engaging them in positive activities and learning opportunities.
The funding from the Scottish Children’s Lottery will support the charity’s Get Going with GYC programme, which encourages young people to try new sporting and outdoor pursuits to improve their physical health and mental wellbeing.
Shelley Cummings, Get Going with GYC team leader, said: “This fun and active programme is designed to take the young participants out of their comfort zone and will see them increase their confidence as they develop new skills. The funding from the Scottish Children’s Lottery will allow us to provide the programme at no cost, so that everyone who wants to join in the fun can participate.”
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.
Kirsteen Campbell is trustee of Chance to Connect which operates as a society lottery under the Scottish Children’s Lottery. Chance to Connect supports projects working in the areas of community development and citizenship, giving young people across Scotland the chance to live in a safe, supportive and stimulating community.
Kirsteen said: “I am delighted that we are able to provide funding for Granton Youth Centre from the monies 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.
Pictured: (L-R): Tabitha Treasure, Cheryl Hunter, Sammy Young, Mary Q-Burnside, Gemma Laing, Paul Carnie and Gil Gillies from Granton Youth Centre.
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