‘ Wellness centre’ social enterprise gains funding
An Edinburgh-based social enterprise aiming to tackle poor mental health in the city has secured funding to help bring a community gym and wellness centre to reality.
Projekt 42 said it had attracted £ 44,000 in funding, building on the success of its pilot programme in Leith, which saw some 400 members benefit from “enhanced wellbeing”. It aims to open a larger, tailormade, centre during 2018.
Founder Sara Hawkins said: “When I star ted Projekt 42, I did so with the aim of creat- in ga revolutionary centre where the local comm unity could come together and work on strengthening their mental health through physical activities.
“It is thanks to funding from organisations such as First Port, Robertson Trust, St James’ s Place, Found ation Scotland and Pleasance Trust, as well as the support from businesses such asBuccleuch Property, that we are able to do this.”
The charity recently lodged a council planning application.