Charity plans to build new school for vulnerable youngsters

A Kinross-shire charity which provides care and education for some of Scotland’s most vulnerable children is hoping to construct a new purpose-built school.

Operating from what was once someone’s house near Rumbling Bridge, last year Seamab undertook a feasibility study for a new school building designed specifically to meet the needs of the children in their care.

These plans are now being progressed with the assistance of new chairman Chris Stewart, to ensure the new building provides the best environment in which the children can heal, learn and succeed.

Fundraising will help the charity deliver the plan which at its heart aims to give the children a breadth and depth of positive childhood experiences.

Mr Stewart has been joined at the charity by Tamsin Ferrier, one of Scotland’s most successful fundraisers, who takes up the post of director of development as they begin to implement plans to create a new school and extend and develop its services for children up to the age of 18.

They currently care for 18 children, up to the age of 13, referred by local authorities.

Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Seamab is unique in Scotland for the care and education it provides to children often left severely traumatised by chaotic early childhoods which have included neglect and abuse.

Mr Stewart, who is CEO of a property development company, said: “While many of the children have had unspeakably tragic pasts, Seamab helps them regain a childhood which is full of great experiences, trusting relationships and most of all love and happiness.”