Tag: PYCP

Thanks a million: Young Start funding for local youth group

Pilton Youth & Childrens Project (PYCP) is one of three Edinburgh projects to share in £957, 526 of dormant funds and building society cash from the Young Start fund. Continue reading Thanks a million: Young Start funding for local youth group

PYCP sets June date for annual general meeting

PILTON YOUTH & CHILDREN’s PROJECT AGM

The Greenhouse, West Pilton Brae

Friday 9 June at 2pm

Send an SMS text donation to 70070 with PYCP55 £5 to send a fiver, or PYCP55 £10 to send a tenner. 100% of the money sent will reach the charity, allowing us to continue our work with kids who need our help or you can help us raise money for this great cause by donating directly to our campaign page – http://campaign.justgiving.com/campaigns/charity/pycp/fundourchildrenswork.

JustGiving sends your donation straight to PYCP and automatically reclaims Gift Aid if you are a UK taxpayer, so your donation is worth even more.  Thank you for your support!

MSP welcomes criminal cashback for local groups

“This funding will support Pilton Youth and Children’s Project and The Prince’s Trust Scotland to continue to provide valuable services to our young people in Edinburgh Northern and Leith” – Ben Macpherson MSP

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Ben Macpherson MSP has welcomed the award of Cashback for Communities funding to Pilton Youth and Children’s Project (PYCP) and The Prince’s Trust Scotland. The fund disburses cash seized from criminals, and this year the scheme will see almost £2 million given to community groups across Scotland to help young people in disadvantaged areas – often the areas that suffer most from crime and antisocial behaviour. Continue reading MSP welcomes criminal cashback for local groups

A time to make new friends

School closure offers unexpected opportunities

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Last month’s closure of 17 PPP1 schools caused much anxiety – for council officers, for school staff and particularly for families and for children. And while the saga rumbles on, many local parents and carers still don’t know when their child will return to his or her own school. Continue reading A time to make new friends