Grant to Buzz Project (GB-SC-SC022910-FR-0030676)
Funding Organization
£29,990
Recipient Organization
To cover the cost of a freelance counsellor/psychotherapist and general running costs of the bus including staff and overheads.
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Grant Details
| Amount Applied For | 29990 |
| Amount Awarded | 29990 |
| Award Date | 2014-07-10T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Beneficiary Location: Country Code | GB |
| Grant Programme: Title | Comic Relief Large Grant 2014 (CLOSED) |
| Last Modified | 2023-10-16T15:26:25Z |
| Planned Dates: Duration (months) | 24 |
| Planned Dates: End Date | 2016-07-15T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Planned Dates: Start Date | 2014-07-16T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Recipient Org: Charity Number | SC043565 |
| Recipient Org: Description | Our mission is to enable14-25 year olds to build their resilience and fulfil their potential by becoming connected, aspiring, skilled, happy and healthy. We work across isolated communities in the Highlands of Scotland. We have a single-deck bus which has been refurbished as a music studio and learning/social space and this is taken out to remote areas where there are few/no facilities for this age group so that there is a safe, youth-only space to socialise and be themselves, have fun, build relationships, try new activities, receive help and learn resulting in reduced isolation, loneliness, suicide rates and alcohol/drug issues. We continually devise an accessible learning programme which builds on their strengths, motivation and hopes for the future. Workshops stand alone and also back up the learning needed to deliver projects. We work together with participants to devise projects which enable them to learn skills, build confidence and get work experience. For those pursuing a career in music we have a rehearsal space and full recording studio at our office premises. We also have a shop in Fort William centre, known as Studio 2, which is rent and rates-free and this is run by young people as a music venue, a space for the community to use and a social space to enjoy a coffee. This provides valuable work experience and one participant is currently employed as a Co-ordinator there through the Community Jobs Scotland scheme. We are based in Fort William but work with young people from Ballachulish, Roy Bridge, Corpach, Caol, Spean Bridge, Kinlochleven and Arisaig. As young people move through the project, we are challenged to ensure we listen to their needs and aspirations and provide opportunities for them to move forward in their lives. We have not pursued government funding for this work so that we can remain true to our values of enabling young people to lead the work. We are currently trying to diversity our funding base by building a donor base and devising income generating activities at Studio 2 but fundraising from charitable trusts and foundations will always be an important part of supporting the work. |
| Recipient Org: Web Address | https://www.thebuzzproject.org |