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!  

Wigtownshire Stuff, which is led by and for young adults with support needs, is about developing real opportunities for all.  In doing so, it aims to help young adults with a wide range of support needs fulfil their potential as valuable, active citizens making a positive contribution to their community.

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.

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. 

Bouncin’ Bairns is a free group for any young parents 25 and under. it offers a safe space to come and meet other young parents and children, in an informal setting. We have different activities each week, hot drinks and food and have had relevant guest speakers in.

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.

The drive in movie event will be an event that will be able to go ahead with all social distancing recommendations in place. Young people will be able to attend with their families at no cost and watch a movie on the big screen in our local park. The event planning, preparation and delivery will be done by a team made up of volunteers and young leaders who are aged 12 - 25. 

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.

We are seeking funding to undertake a consultation with young people with a hear loss. We specifically want to gether views, experiences and any concerns arising from Covid-19 which may have had an impact on their mental health or wellbeing. This will help identify immediate, short term and longer-term support needs.