Stories that Start at Home

The Scottish Book Trust We’re proud to support the Scottish Book Trust with a £4,000 grant from the Scottish Children’s Lottery to bring stories, songs, and rhymes into the homes that need them most. Through their brilliant Bookbug for the Home programme, the charity works with families facing real challenges. This includes poverty, isolation, mental health struggles, addiction, and […]

Supporting Bright Futures at Friends of Ashton

We’re thrilled to have visited Friends of Ashton to present a cheque for £4,000! This incredible charity supports Ashton Secondary in Glasgow, providing a specialised learning environment for nearly 200 young people aged 11-18 with profound and severe disabilities. Thanks to funding made possible by the Scottish Children’s Lottery, Friends of Ashton have created a wheelchair-accessible immersive […]

Halliday Thrive Project

In 2023 we supported 116 charities with a grant award from the proceeds of the Scottish Children’s Lottery. One of the charities to receive an award was the Halliday Thrive Foundation, and in particular their Halliday Thrive Project, offering high-quality children’s activities and resources aimed at nurturing development and fostering well-being. From baby and toddler groups to […]

BEE- Brighter East End (BEE)

Say hello to BEE- Brighter East End (BEE), a charity on a mission to create a safe and welcoming environment, offering practical support and opportunities to uplift the most vulnerable in and around Easterhouse. Their work is making a real difference, and we’re excited to share their latest project! Brighter East End recently received a £1,600 […]

Escape Youth Services

We’re delighted to announce that Escape Youth Services has received a £5,000 grant from the Scottish Children’s Lottery! This funding will support the continuation of their Escape Kitchen Crew sessions, where up to 15 young people (aged 9-18) meet weekly to learn valuable life skills through cooking. Not only do the young people prepare meals to take […]

Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs

We’re proud to award Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs £4,000 to support their transformative Routes service, which helps young people impacted by a family member’s alcohol or drug use. Life can be tough for young people in these situations, with stigma, poverty, and challenges at home often affecting their education, confidence, and future prospects. Scottish […]

Young Enterprise Scotland

We’re delighted to award £4,000 to Young Enterprise Scotland, thanks to funds raised through the Scottish Children’s Lottery. This grant supports their incredible Team Programme, a practical, hands-on enterprise project that empowers young people aged 15-21 with additional support needs to build confidence, run real businesses, and gain SCQF accredited qualifications. For young people living with […]