South of Scotland Youth Projects to Benefit from Seized Crime Cash, Says Campbell


Aileen Campbell, SNP MSP for South of Scotland has welcomed the launch of a £3 million grant scheme for youth projects to be funded from the proceeds of crime. This latest strand of the Scottish Government's CashBack for Communities scheme will see the South Lanarkshire Council area benefit from £176,000 and North Ayrshire Council area benefit from £94,000 of the funds.

The grant scheme will provide funding for projects which support young people involved, or at risk from violence, alcohol, drugs or antisocial behaviour as well as support for initiatives such as youth drop-in services and residential, environmental and outdoor activities including climbing walls, skate parks, mountain bikes and canoes and yachts.

 


Youth organisations and projects across Clydesdale will be able to apply for a share of the money, which will be administered by YouthLink Scotland, the national youth work agency.

Aileen Campbell said:

"This is the first time that the cash seized from criminals will be reinvested in youth organisations and projects in every part of Scotland.  

"The scheme will give young people in the South of SCotland the opportunity to realise their potential and enable them to have real hopes and aspirations for the future.  It is imperative that we give our young people positive things to do with their lives and demonstrate the vast possibilities that lie before them.

"I would strongly encourage local groups to apply for this funding, and take advantage of the opportunity it presents for young people in the area."

This is the second round of funding to be announced under the scheme.  The first round of £2.2 million of seized proceeds of crime was announced in January and dedicated to provide free football coaching and playing for over 30,000 young people across Scotland.
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