THE ATTIC SCIO 

Kirkton Youth & Community

To cover the cost of running clubs for young people

To purchase laptops and mobile phone costs for 5 months, and install new window and toilet within the centre to ensure a safe working environment for staff and volunteers

to contribute to the cost of staffing and arts and craft resources for the running of the organisation?s youth clubs.

to cover the cost of a sessional worker to coordinate the food collection/delivery service, volunteer expenses and additional food to top up donations to provide vulnerable families in Kirkton, ....more

to cover the cost of a sessional worker to coordinate the food collection/delivery service, volunteer expenses and additional food to top up donations to provide vulnerable families in Kirkton, Dundee, with food parcels.

Kirkton Community Project

This funding will be used to employ an additional part time worker who will contribute to the variety of community based work the group deliver in the Kirkton Estate, Dundee.

In taking part in the Tuesday Drop-in, women and girls can participate in a range of activities, including knitting, sewing, art/crafts, baking or music. Learning a new skill is always an exciting ....more

In taking part in the Tuesday Drop-in, women and girls can participate in a range of activities, including knitting, sewing, art/crafts, baking or music. Learning a new skill is always an exciting challenge, and having a tangible finished object to show for it, (be it a knitted hat, scarf, or a garment which has been hand or machine sewn, a piece of art work or home baked cakes or scones) all produce a great sense of accomplishment which boosts the confidence of girls and women. Similarly, being able to teach a skill or technique to others is in itself an accomplishment and will positively impact on their sense of well-being. The community lunch gives opportunities for women to prepare, cook and serve a simple lunch of soup, with bread, salad and cheese. All the skills involved, (shopping with a budget, preparing the food, cooking, following a recipe, setting the table, etc), are sometimes new experiences for some women, who may tend to buy frozen or prepared meals, but the experiences gained (we have observed) can make a remarkable difference to their attitude about their own abilities, healthy eating and affordability. Nothing builds confidence more than people praising the person who has made the soup that day! These cooking/shopping skills are almost always transferred to the family home situation for the benefit of the whole family. Likewise the arts/craft/music sessions give women the opportunity to connect with other and learn new skills and explore their creative abilities - they subsequently gain not only pleasure and satisfaction from taking part, (they all enjoy the banter), but also a boost in their confidence. Workers and volunteers who take part in the home visits report that the scheme has a positive influence on lonely/isolated mums, as it helps them become connected, feel valued and accepted.

to contribute towards delivering the Ladies Connecting project for women and girls.

Attic Youth & Community Project

The Attic Kirkton Project

The salary costs of the Project Leader

This group will provide a programme to encourage 20 families with 0 to 5 year olds, in an area of high multiple deprivation, to take up; healthy eating, gardening activities, planned trips out, and ....more

This group will provide a programme to encourage 20 families with 0 to 5 year olds, in an area of high multiple deprivation, to take up; healthy eating, gardening activities, planned trips out, and camping. The project will use the community garden resource for planting and growing vegetables and to develop a weekly community lunch for families. Planned trips and camping will take place once a month to encourage families to bond with each other._x000B_