The project aims to offer young people a safe and supported space for young people within the Nith area of Dumfries to explore issues such as bullying, mental, physical health & wellbeing.

To provide up to date outdoor equipment for more young people in Annandale and Eskdale Ward to complete their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expeditions in a safe and enjoyable way. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is a programme of practical, cultural and social activities which supports the development of young people.  It gives opportunities for personal achievement through adventure, volunteering in the community, personal and social development.  It is open to all young people aged 14-25.  Our mission is “to inspire, guide and support young people in their self-development and recognise their achievements”. 

HIIT for Health will be a free group for young people to take part in High Intensity Interval Training aiming to improve their levels of physical and mental health.  Evidence shows that exercise can have a profoundly positive impact on mental health, including anxiety, depression and ADHD.  The fitness class will be followed by a health based workshop and nutritious meal, offering a holistic programme to improve the mind, body and soul. 

This project will bring young people, aged 12-17 together, socially, over the winter months to take part in a range of fun and safe activities.  The aim of the project is to reconnect young people to their community and wider friendship circles after a long period of social isolation, heightened anxieties and uncertainty during the Covid-19 Pandemic.  We aim help young people feel included, energised, motivated, confident and safe!  

We are working together with #LIFT Lochside and we have came up with a programme where the kids/young adults will be coming to Jericho Loch for catch to cook weekends, where they will camp, learn to fly fish, catch fish and also cook them. It's Fun! 

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. 

We are applying because of the amount of young people taking part in training, we are having to purchase extra equipment that suits this age group. They are all looking for as much time as is possible to be given to help them achieve a high level of fitness which in turn promotes a healthier level of living. This would not be possible without the help of our SRU trained coaches and out Trustees commitment to the game. As a registered charity we promote the game right from P1 up to senior levels which involves over 15 registered coaches who give their time freely to this project which training now spread over every night and Sundays. The level of training puts a lot of wear and tear on our training equipment. We have recently had to purchase some new training tools for our two senior teams but would appreciate help with the junior teams. 

Kirkcudbright Youth Project will soon be setting up in our new permanent youth space in the newly renovated Johnston Centre. From here we will continue to provide a safe space for young people as well as providing structured evening sessions focusing on fun, laughter and provision in line with the needs of the young people. We also hope that partner organisations like issue-based youth groups currently operating will be able to share the new facilities and make best use of resources if this application is successful. 

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.

The LGBTQI youth Group meet every Wednesday night in Lockerbie Youth Room, we are a group that are helping to support raising awareness issues surrounding LGBTQI and reducing any related attached stigma as well as being  a support group for LGBTQI young people.