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Girls
on the Move
Girls on the Move
is a new funding programme designed to increase physical activity
levels in girls and young women in Scotland. A sum of £450,000
over three years has been made available by the Robertson
Trust and the Scottish Executive Health Improvements Budget.
Participation
Programme
What
is the funding for?
This programme has been designed to support charities in Scotland
working with young people who want to encourage girls and
young women to become physically active and increase their
confidence and self esteem. Projects must promote and increase
awareness of the health and well being benefits of exercise
for girls and young women between the ages of 9 and 16. Projects
seeking funding must also encourage the participation of volunteers
and involve girls and young women in the design and delivery.
How
much money is available?
Awards of up to £5,000 will be made for time- limited
new projects. The programme will fund part-time or sessional
staff costs, volunteer expenses, capital start-up costs including
equipment and additional overhead costs incurred as a direct
result of running the project.
Who
can apply?
Any recognised charitable organisation working within Scotland
is eligible. They should be working with young people and
wish to develop new programmes to encourage currently inactive
girls to become involved in physical activity. Applications
targeting the following groups will be particularly welcome:
• Girls and young women living in disadvantaged communities
or those who are homeless or in care
• Girls and young women with disabilities or mental
health issues
• Girls and young women from black and ethnic minority
backgrounds
• Young women who are mothers of young children
When
to apply
At any time.
How
to apply
There is no application form. Applications must be made by
letter to enable applicants to express themselves in their
own words. For further details contact: Christine Scullion,
Assessment Manager, The Robertson Trust, 85, Berkeley Square,
Glasgow, G3 7DX Tel: 0141 2213151 email: christine@the
robertsontrust.org.uk or visit: www.girlsonthemove.org.uk
Key
words: health, sport, youth
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