Befriend a Child
Supports local school aged children with 1:1 befriending and groups sessions. Children who have been growing up in complicated life circumstances, suffering with low confidence, social isolation, mental health or substance misuse are supported with a 1:1 befriending programme. Funds will be used for vital befriending training for the volunteers and provide children with fun and regular social activities in our local community.
Camphill School
In Aberdeen, plan to create the first fully inclusive Outdoor Sensory Adventure and Learning Playground which will be free at the point of access and open all year round, via a booking system, for any young person across the region with a sensory disorder such as autism and learning disabilities who would benefit from accessing relaxed play sessions.
Strathmore Centre for Youth Development (SCYD)
Is a small youth charity based in Blairgowrie, supporting young people aged 12-25, providing free sessions, activities, workshops and trips year-round, including holiday periods and provide the young people meals and snacks. SCYD provides a safe, inclusive environment for young people to learn skills, have fun and access opportunities/experiences. All programmes aim to reduce social isolation, help tackle food insecurity and enhance mental/physical wellbeing.