Lockerbie Learning Centre young people all have severe and complex needs. Play is crucial to sustaining their positive mental health. These funds would help to buy outdoor play equiptment which would be accessible to everyone as part of an outdoor learning area currently being developed by school and other partners.

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.

Thornhill After School is a brand new youth group for young people in Mid Nithsdale the group will be led by what young people want to do as well as a place to take part in different activities to socialise with friends and meet some new one! The group are looking for funds to allow them to do different activities with their peers such as cooking, arts & crafts and sports activities to give us the opportunitiy to learn new skills! 

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”. 

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.

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.

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 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. 

Pride & Pixels is our digital youth space, where LGBTI young people can chat, get support and attend weekly online youth groups providing opportunities to connect, chat and explore issues, challenges and learning. 

The Hub Club is a weekly youth Group in Annan for young people ages 12 – 25 years with extra support needs and disabilities who take part in a variety of activities and projects. We would like to take our young people away on an opportunity of a lifetime.  We would like to take them to Calvert Lakes Disability Outdoor Centre in Keswick for a 2 night stay in October 2012.