Grant to theGKexperience SCIO (GB-SC-SC022910-FR-0055918)
Funding Organisation
£5,000
Recipient Organisation
To support disadvantaged young people (and their families) in the Glasgow area with food, fuel, and other practical support, as well as outdoor activities to improve mental health and wellbeing.
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Grant Details
| Amount Applied For | 5000 |
| Amount Awarded | 5000 |
| Award Date | 2020-10-28T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Beneficiary Location: Country Code | GB |
| Beneficiary Location: Geographic Code | S01010277 |
| Beneficiary Location: Geographic Code Type | DZ |
| Beneficiary Location: Name | Anderston - 02 |
| Grant Programme: Title | Response Recovery and Resilience (CLOSED) |
| Last Modified | 2025-10-02T09:12:21Z |
| Planned Dates: Duration (months) | 2 |
| Planned Dates: End Date | 2020-12-31T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Planned Dates: Start Date | 2020-10-12T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Recipient Org: Charity Number | SC043023 |
| Recipient Org: Description | <p><span style="color: black; font-size: 13pt;">theGKexperience is founded on the belief that all young people are brilliant, and that they all deserve the same opportunities to succeed in order to make their aspirations a reality.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 13pt;">We journey alongside and offer support to young people who face long-term challenges due to poverty, disadvantage, and inequality in Glasgow and the wider area. </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">We build long-term trusting and respectful relationships with young people and their families over years, listening to their voices and being welcomed by them to offer support. We are persistent in our engagement and support, especially if it becomes difficult due the barriers they face. We work alongside young people in their local settings and allow outdoor residential and wilderness experiences to help them soar. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 13pt;">We provide an integrated model of support across 4 areas: Residential experiences, local community work, a young leaders programme and tailored individual support. Through these, young people:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">-</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">Increase their confidence and skills to take new steps and make positive decisions</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">-</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">Create a strong voice towards decisions that impact them</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">-</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">Build resilience against adverse childhood experiences </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">-</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">Gain leadership skills and increasing prospects</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">-</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">Improve physical and mental health</span></p> |
| Recipient Org: Web Address | https://thegkexperience.org.uk |