Dave Thompson, MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch is encouraging groups to apply for grants from the Big Lottery Fund (BLF) as part of a scheme which aims to unlock the potential of thousands of young people.
Young Start, developed and run by BLF, is providing grants of up to £50,000 for projects that help to unlock the potential of children and young people aged 8 to 24. It can fund a range of youth activities, from a creative arts project that improves young people’s confidence to a project that encourages young people to teach older people how to use technology. Young Start will invest a total of £8.9 million over the next year.
Mr Thompson said, “I strongly encourage third sector organisations to consider applying for one of these grants. Children and young people across the Highlands could benefit from a project which helps them to be more confident and healthy, whether through sports, art or work experience tasters.
“This initiative also addresses the need for young people to feel more connected with older people in their community. If you have a project, or an idea for a project, which enables young and old to relate to one another and to benefit from each other’s skills, then check out the application form.
Groups can download an application form at www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/youngstartfund and can keep up to date with the latest Young Start news at www.facebook.org.uk/youngstartfund or following Young Start at www.twitter.com/youngstartfund.
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Young Start is a grants programme run by the Big Lottery Fund to distribute money from dormant bank accounts. Young Start aims to create opportunities for children and young people aged between 8 and 24 to help realise their potential.
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