£18,000 for children’s charity

Charity Venture Trust has been awarded an £18,000 grant from the Scottish Children’s Lottery to support its work with young people in Rutherglen and Cambuslang.

Venture Trust supports young people caught in a cycle of disadvantage and vulnerability by delivering personal development programmes in local communities and the Scottish wilderness.

The grant from the Scottish Children’s Lottery will help fund the Inspiring Young Futures programme, which targets young people throughout Scotland, who are living in complex and chaotic situations.

Through one-to-one support, the programme helps young people reflect on the changes they would like to make to their lives, and helps unlock their confidence, motivation and life skills.

Amelia Morgan, chief executive at Venture Trust, said:“We are extremely grateful for the funding from the Scottish Children’s Lottery, which will be used to support 140 young people in Scotland. The grant will allow us to reach those who are struggling with chaotic life circumstances such as homelessness, abuse, isolation, substance misuse and involvement in the criminal justice system.

“Our experienced team of staff will assist them to gain life skills, work-readiness, a sense of purpose and to work towards making positive life changes.”

Charities that support children in Scotland can apply online for Scottish Children’s Lottery funding.