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Investment projects with scope: Youth Impact Fund

Total budget £25,000

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Wick Players

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Wick Players is an amateur dramatics club founded in 1933, dedicated to bringing live theatre, creativity, and community spirit to Wick and the wider Caithness area. Our purpose is to provide welcoming, accessible opportunities for people of all ages to take part in drama, whether performing onstage or contributing to the many backstage and production roles that make each show possible.

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Ormlie Community Association Ltd

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Ormlie Community Association was established in 1997. Our aim is to tackle poverty and alleviate loneliness in the Ormlie Estate in Thurso. We are open 6 days a week and run a variety of groups such as Baby & Toddler groups, Youth & Teen groups, Silver Crafters for over 55's, Digital Skills for those restricted to digital devices and Social hubs which provides a hot meal to members of the community.

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Fèis Thròndairnis

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Fèis Thròndairnis was established in 1993 and aims to ensure that our local culture is passed on to the next generation. We work in the community by running a week-long summer school in Gaelic arts, sport and dancing for young people ages 8-18 as well as ongoing fundraising activities throughout the year in the form of concerts and Cèilidhs.

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Caithness KLICS

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Caithness KLICS was established in 2013 due to the demand for support for Young Carers in Caithness. A young carer is a young person who cares, unpaid, for a person who has any type of physical or mental illness, physical and/or mental disability or misuses substances such as alcohol or drugs. Caithness KLICS support Young Carers from age 5-18 years old.

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The Place Youth Club

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The Place is a third sector charity operating without statutory funding, relying on grants and fundraising to deliver vital services. Across our two venues -Drop In and The Field- we provide a safe, welcoming environment for young people five days six nights per week. We support those disengaged from education or mainstream services, many of whom experience instability, poverty and risks such as substance misuse and exploitation.

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Youth Highland: Queer Road Trip

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Youth Highland celebrates our 41st birthday this year, and currently supports 60 member clubs from across Highland and since 2016 set up and facilitates the Highland Voluntary Youth Network made up of 250+ organisations and individuals delivering and supporting work with young people. Youth Highland pride effectively support communities, with a specific focus on young people to be empowered to make positive decisions that enable them to be visible and active members of their communities.

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Balintore & District Residents Group

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The BDRG (Balintore & District Residents Group) is based in the Seaboard Villages, Easter Ross, Highland – serving the Balintore and District residents and visitors.

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Fèis Lochabair

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Fèis Lochabair is a volunteer-run, tuition based festival which is based in Fort William. The Fèis is dedicated to promoting Gaelic culture, music, and arts to children and young people aged between 0 and 25.

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Thurso Youth Club SCIO

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Thurso Youth Club was established in 1960 and has a long history in the Thurso Community supporting young people and providing a safe space for young people to come together. We provide universal youth work for young people aged 5-18years in various sessions run through the week.

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Golspie Youth Action Project

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Our organisation supports children, young people and families across Golspie and the surrounding rural villages, where isolation, low income and limited access to services affect wellbeing and opportunities. We provide safe, inclusive spaces where young people can build confidence, develop skills and feel connected to their community.