
Young Women Project
2021-06-07 • • Ward 3 - Dee & Glenkens
We want to bring young women together to advocate, mentor & celebrate International Women's Day 2022 through creating a network of young women in every secondary school within Dumfries & Galloway where they will have a role model who has their own unique story to tell. The young people will take part in workshops alongside their role model and peers and will come together in March 2022 to a conference designed by them.

Upper Nithsdale RDA – It’s what you can do that counts
2021-05-31 • • Ward 7 - Mid & Upper Nithsdale
To encourage more young people to take part or volunteer in RDA sessions. We know that the lockdowns have had a massive effect on our young people’s mental health by coming to take part or volunteer this will improve their outlook on life.

The Attic Youth Group
2021-06-07 • • Ward 6 - North West Dumfries
The Attic Youth Group Project aims to make young people feel safe and supported and offer free accessible activities for young people aged 12-17 living within the North West Dumfries area.

Young Women Project
2021-06-07 • • Ward 1 - Stranraer & The Rhins
We want to bring young women together to advocate, mentor & celebrate International Women's Day 2022 through creating a network of young women in every secondary school within Dumfries & Galloway where they will have a role model who has their own unique story to tell. The young people will take part in workshops alongside their role model and peers and will come together in March 2022 to a conference designed by them.

Young Women Project
2021-06-07 • • Ward 2 - Mid Galloway & Wigtown West
We want to bring young women together to advocate, mentor & celebrate International Women's Day 2022 through creating a network of young women in every secondary school within Dumfries & Galloway where they will have a role model who has their own unique story to tell. The young people will take part in workshops alongside their role model and peers and will come together in March 2022 to a conference designed by them.

Wallacehall Academy – WHApples Wellbeing
2021-05-31 • • Ward 7 - Mid & Upper Nithsdale
Wallace Hall Academy WHApples group are developing a wellbeing garden within our orchard. With the help of funding, the area will provide a stimulating, relaxing and enjoyable space for our young people and the wider community to interact with nature and enjoy the wellbeing benefits of the outdoors. The area will be developed with the help of our local young people and our wider community.

Better Lives Partnership - Bridge to Employment
2021-06-07 • • Ward 9 - Nith
Better Lives Partnership (BLP) aims to develop a range of opportunities for young people with autism and related disabilities. We want to ensure young people in Dumfries & Galloway within this group do not face barriers to fulfilling their potential, are supported and empowered to live meaningful and independent lives.

Annan Youth Group Safe Spaces
2021-05-31 • • Ward 10 - Annandale South
Annan Youth Group Safe Spaces (A&E Youth Group) Our group would like to offer a safe space with- in our youth facility for young people to come along on a Friday night as part of the youth group, where they can improve their Mental Health and well -being by providing an opportunity to join a supportive peer group where young people can meet others who have mental health issues, who can help by sharing their experiences. chat to staff trained in Mental Health issues, offer a peer to peer support approach about mental health experiences, or just somewhere to come if they are having a bad day.

Young Chefs
2021-05-31 • • Ward 12 - Annandale East & Eskdale
Young Chefs (A&E Youth Group) The Young Chefs group will teach young people aged 12-17 to cook budget friendly meals from around the world. This group will run over 6 weeks and will help young people to learn about different countries and cultures along with learning about safety and hygiene in the kitchen.

Better Lives Partnership – Bridge to Employment
2021-05-31 • • Ward 4 - Castle Douglas & Crocketford
Better Lives Partnership (BLP) aims to develop a range of opportunities for young people with autism and related disabilities. We want to ensure young people in Dumfries & Galloway within this group do not face barriers to fulfilling their potential, are supported and empowered to live meaningful and independent lives.