Middlesbrough youth charity secures National Lottery funding
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 12:32 · Archive
Linx Youth Project in Middlesbrough has secured National Lottery funding to run a six-week social action programme for young people.
Linx Youth Project in Middlesbrough has secured National Lottery Community Fund money to run its six-week Key+ social action programme, #IWillLeadWithLinx.
The programme helps young people identify community problems, develop solutions and pitch their ideas to professionals in a Dragons' Den-style contest. Participants will learn about budgeting and research, and can secure funding to make their ideas happen. Past projects have included making care hampers and raising awareness of Mind and men's mental health.
Eilis Sexton, deputy chief executive of Linx Youth Project, said young people trusted to lead 'can achieve amazing things'. Sue Ormiston, head of funding for the #iwill Fund at The National Lottery Community Fund, said the scheme helps 'remove barriers and create meaningful opportunities for young people to lead social action projects on the issues they care most about'. The #IWillLeadWithLinx programme aims to boost young people's emotional wellbeing, confidence and civic engagement. Linx Youth Project has supported Middlesbrough's young people for more than 30 years through youth services, targeted support, holiday activities and community projects.
How it is being reported
- North East charity secures National Lottery funding for young people's ideasA Middlesbrough youth charity has secured National Lottery funding to help young people turn community ideas into action.Darlington & Stockton Times · 23 Oct, 05:00
- North East charity secures National Lottery funding for young people's ideasA Middlesbrough youth charity has secured National Lottery funding to help young people turn community ideas into action.The Northern Echo · 23 Oct, 05:00
In this story: Linx Youth Project · Middlesbrough · The National Lottery Community Fund · Eilis Sexton · Sue Ormiston
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