Project name: CashBack @ The Warehouse
Age range: 11-18 years
The Elgin Youth Development Group provides a safe and inclusive space where 11-18-year-olds socialise, access support and opportunities through community based, universal youth work provision. This includes drop-in sessions, holiday programmes and targeted group sessions based on the needs of young people.
In the face of increased anti-social behaviour in Moray, the project takes an early intervention and preventative approach. It combats boredom, frustration and isolation through diversionary activities. While the provision is open to all, this project targets young people at risk of becoming involved or who are impacted by anti-social behaviour. They offer a variety of free sessions and activities where young people can have fun, socialise and feel valued. Youth workers are on hand to encourage and support them to channel their energy into positive actions.
Outreach activities are at the heart of this project. Elgin Youth Development Group are extending their outreach work to areas of Moray where there is no youth work provision. This includes visits to schools, pop ups in public spaces and collaborative ventures with local groups that share a mission of supporting young people to become valued members of their community.
CashBack funding is enabling the Elgin Youth Development Group to strengthen their offer by running weekend sessions, increasing their youth work capacity and engaging with more young people.
Local authority areas:
Moray
