Tag: youth

£2 million Lottery boost to help Scots communities thrive

Isolated older people in Edinburgh, young people with autism in East Dunbartonshire and families affected by domestic abuse in Aberdeenshire are amongst those benefiting from a £2 million National Lottery funding boost announced today.  Continue reading £2 million Lottery boost to help Scots communities thrive

Become a PY Pal!

Hello to all our friends and family of PYCP,

Here is a link to our newly revamped website: www.pycp.co.uk

We are also happy to announce the launch of PY Pals.

PY Pals is a simple way to support the project by giving a regular donation or one off payments.

https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/9629#/DonationDetails

For as little as a price of a coffee every month, you can support a local charity to make a real difference.

We would be extremely grateful if you can share this post with your family and friends.

If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

Many thanks

Debbie

Scottish businesses urged to help transform 100 young lives

Business leaders across Scotland are being asked to play a leading role in supporting the country’s young people by each donating £1,000 which will allow them to unlock their potential, develop new skills and ultimately transform their lives.  Continue reading Scottish businesses urged to help transform 100 young lives

Together Enterprise: new youth project to launch in Pilton

  • Be your own boss! New scheme launched to inspire young people to set up their own co-operative businesses
  • Drop-in information session tomorrow from 11am – 1pm

Continue reading Together Enterprise: new youth project to launch in Pilton

North Edinburgh motorcycle crime: two youths arrested

Two 16-year-old males have been arrested and charged in connection with the theft of a moped along with an attempted robbery, a theft and an attempted break-in to a business. Continue reading North Edinburgh motorcycle crime: two youths arrested

Youth jailed for violent attacks

A teenager has been sentenced to four years in prison for violent attacks on two men in Edinburgh city centre last year.

The now 17-year-old, who can’t be named for legal reasons, pled guilty to one charge of attempted murder and one charge of assault to severe injury at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday 18 January 2019, and yesterday he was sentenced for the attacks that happened within three days of each other last September. Continue reading Youth jailed for violent attacks