We are the Environment & Climate Change Action Group for Dumfries & Galloway Youth Council and we’re applying for funding to cover the costs of training and team-building opportunities that’ll help us be effective in our role. Young people across D&G are worried about their future and the future of our area, country, and planet. The mental and physical well-being of young people and the issues facing our environment are linked and we are applying for funding for training that’ll help us support young people in our communities. 

Our project is all about making mental health resources available and accessible to young people to ensure that they have help and support when they need it the most. Our mental health packs aim to support young people’s mental wellbeing.

"Who Cares?"  Project will highlight bullying behaviour; identify coping strategies and develop an anti bullying movement by young people. The FREE activities will include themed films; topic debates; workshops; evening supper. Group trips will focus on youth planning to promote an "all together approach" - showing "WE CARE" and are united against bullying!

The Upper Nithsdale RA are developing a sensory garden to benefit the wider community. The sensory garden will provide a stimulating area for the community to interact with nature and enjoy various sensory experiences. The area will be developed with the help of local young people and various organisations. 

The Vault Youth Project (TVYP) is led by young people who are passionate about creating opportunities in music and the arts. Their ambition is to bring young people together to help reduce social isolation and increase confidence and skills through a range of activities inspired by music and creativity.

Solway Spartans Boxing Club would like to apply for funding to help the club take our boxers to events and competitions where they could develop their skills and increase their potential. This would also help build team spirit and allow our boxers to encourage and support each other.

Mental Health & Physical Well-Being Project focussing on healthy minds and healthy bodies. Professionals will provide inputs and practical workshops from cooking to fitness for youths to take part in. The programme will provide youths with   knowledge and understanding to educate peers whilst working along-side Youth Engagement Officers in schools.

We provide local young people a safe and fun environment in a club setting that is thriving, confident and ambitious where club members will gain knowledge and skills to help prevent drowning and promote and active and healthy lifestyle through life saving activity. 

Following 6 long months of lockdown a successful small grant application would allow the investment in additional PPE, Marketing resources, branded clothing, transport costs and essential consumables that would make a significant difference as we are desperately keen to see the Nithsdale Lifesavers Club thrive and grow once again 

We are the Environment & Climate Change Action Group for Dumfries & Galloway Youth Council and we’re applying for funding to cover the costs of training and team-building opportunities that’ll help us be effective in our role. Young people across D&G are worried about their future and the future of our area, country, and planet. The mental and physical well-being of young people and the issues facing our environment are linked and we are applying for funding for training that’ll help us support young people in our communities. 

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.