PEOPLE KNOW HOW

This project supports children living in rural East Lothian, who may have additional support needs, in the transition to secondary school. Holiday activities and trips will help them be more confident and improve their wellbeing.

TASK fund donation towards general funds

‘Cost of Living uplift: £500 to help projects meet their rising costs and respond to increased demand 31/10/2022’

Covid response

Detailed information not yet available.

All Aboard

towards three years' salary of the Operations Supervisor and a Youth Worker at the 'Positive Transitions Service' providing support to disadvantaged and vulnerable young people in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Detailed description not provided.

This group will use the funding to further develop their Positive Transitions service serving the City of Edinburgh and East Lothian. The service works with Children and Young People (CYP) aged 10-14 years their parents and families to promote ....more

This group will use the funding to further develop their Positive Transitions service serving the City of Edinburgh and East Lothian. The service works with Children and Young People (CYP) aged 10-14 years their parents and families to promote mental wellbeing build resilience and confidence and fulfil their potential. The project will work with around 1200 CYP and involve 250 volunteers.

to contribute toward the costs of hiring a co-ordinator.

to contribute towards delivering the "All Aboard" project.

to contribute towards the cost of running a computer delivery project.

as unrestricted funding.

COVID19 : Purchase IT equipment for a charity that supports vulnerable families, children and young people in Edinburgh

Detailed description not provided.

The charity will use the funding to help cover the cost of refurbishing and delivering over 200 computers to those in need of support during the coronavirus outbreak. By refurbishing donated computers delivering them to people’s doorsteps and ....more

The charity will use the funding to help cover the cost of refurbishing and delivering over 200 computers to those in need of support during the coronavirus outbreak. By refurbishing donated computers delivering them to people’s doorsteps and providing follow up phone support People Know How aim to support members of the community to stay connected find support or home-school their children.

Reconnect befriending service for older people

Art Therapy is now established as a key intervention in the Positive Transitions Service, and is delivered in North-East Edinburgh for children and young-people aged 9-14 who are displaying signs of trauma, and who have been and/or are in danger of ....more

Art Therapy is now established as a key intervention in the Positive Transitions Service, and is delivered in North-East Edinburgh for children and young-people aged 9-14 who are displaying signs of trauma, and who have been and/or are in danger of being abused physically, sexually or mentally.

to contribute towards delivering a 12 day pilot programme of barge outings in June 2019 for children and young people.

180 children and young people in North East Edinburgh facing a range of challenges at home will receive tailored support to increase their confidence, engage more at school and feel more positive about their future and their role in the community.

The costs of the Positive Transitions Project

Towards the Positive Transitions service.

This group will use the funding to develop their 'Positive Transitions' service in the North East of Edinburgh providing support to children, young people, and families experiencing challenging circumstances. The service will involve befriending, ....more

This group will use the funding to develop their 'Positive Transitions' service in the North East of Edinburgh providing support to children, young people, and families experiencing challenging circumstances. The service will involve befriending, art therapy, family support and social outings. Additionally parental and school engagement will support young people who are disengaged from school and have difficulty forming relationships.

Positive Transitions: supporting children and young people in P6, P7, S1 and S2; through the provision of art therapy and therapeutic art work, individually and in groups; where they have been and / or are in danger of being abused physically, ....more

Positive Transitions: supporting children and young people in P6, P7, S1 and S2; through the provision of art therapy and therapeutic art work, individually and in groups; where they have been and / or are in danger of being abused physically, sexually or mentally.

towards the Learning Together Growing Together programme

The salary costs of the Project Worker for the Learning Together - Growing Together Project

This project will work with people who lack basic digital skills and voluntary sector staff who convene support groups for them to engage in. They will recruit, train and support teams of volunteers to coach people on basic digital skills at groups ....more

This project will work with people who lack basic digital skills and voluntary sector staff who convene support groups for them to engage in. They will recruit, train and support teams of volunteers to coach people on basic digital skills at groups or activities that people are already attending. They will also identify one or two key people at each group and work with them to embed digital skills coaching in their day-to-day interactions with those they support. The project will work with people in places and groups that they already attend, e.g. tenant fora in sheltered housing, day centres, community centres, food banks, youth clubs. Each place will be visited at least three times by the project, (1) an initial visit to start the conversation and complete a Basic Digital Skills initial Assessment; (2) a second visit focused on coaching participants on skills gaps; (3) a final visit including some direct coaching, re-assessment of Basic Digital Skills and some legacy planning. The focus will be on identifying what participants are most interested in learning, so that they maintain a sense of motivation. The training for volunteers and also for group leaders at organisations we visit will be delivered in partnership with their local O2 Digital Guru, and will include content on capturing bespoke "how to guides" for people who struggle to remember what they have learned.

Our innovative/creative “Social-Innovation-Academy” will provide a unique opportunity bringing together a diverse group of 24-people; considered to be disadvantaged and facing socio-economic-marginalisation. We will work with them to mitigate ....more

Our innovative/creative “Social-Innovation-Academy” will provide a unique opportunity bringing together a diverse group of 24-people; considered to be disadvantaged and facing socio-economic-marginalisation. We will work with them to mitigate the effects of welfare reform,combat inequality,promote social inclusion and encourage engagement with their community. With our support,and the support they offer each other,they will increase the capacity and resilience of their communities and third-sector-organisations to provide people with the support and skills they need;at the same time as increasing their own confidence,building problem solving skills and employability. We value diversity and encourage people to share their lived experiences/knowledge; to solve social issues;for their benefit and their communities. Workshops over 36-days/4-months will train them in community consultation, social research, community development, and methods to design innovative solutions to social issues. Through workshops and seminars; we will then provide them with opportunities to put their enthusiasm, energy, passion, new skills and team-approach to work with one of our community partners / third-sector-organisations. In teams of 8 people they’ll see the process through from consulting stakeholders, identifying issues, developing ideas, to making recommendations and trialling them. The identified community partners/third sector organisations are seeking support with helping people make the most of the digital world, look at local housing issues and ways to encourage family learning to benefit school pupils and parents/carers. Training will be provided in a highly supportive environment. Our established team of volunteer trainers/mentors will provide the sessions with a staff member coordinating the programme. Open University(Opening Educational Practices in Scotland Project), Queen Margaret University and NESTA have supported us in developing the training programme by providing free access to all of their open source/online learning materials for us to use and adapt. Overall participants benefit, local charities and the people they serve making it a win-win-win. Quite special we think!!

towards the salary of a new full-time Co-ordinator, conditional upon written confirmation that the appointment has been made

This new funding will enable the group to develop a support service for children and young people residing in Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian, which will assist them to become successful learners, confident individuals and effective ....more

This new funding will enable the group to develop a support service for children and young people residing in Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian, which will assist them to become successful learners, confident individuals and effective contributors to their communities.