Funding will help Caithness KLICS run its young carers' minibus service
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A Caithness charity that supports young carers in the county has received a funding boost to help it runs its minibus service.
Caithness KLICS has been awarded £2869 from the Scottish Building Society Foundation, which is donating awards of up to £5000 to good causes in the Highlands and further afield.
Glencoe Folk Museum and the Safe Strong And Free Project across the north Highlands will benefit from the full award amount.
Wendy Thain, project manager at Caithness KLICS, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have been awarded the funding from the Scottish Building Society Foundation. The funding will go towards the costs of running our minibus.
“The bus is such a vital part of KLICS, it allows us to ensure that our young carers have access to our service, that they get to and from KLICS safely and allows us to be able to take them on trips and outings. Having the bus also means that we can reach young carers in rural areas as well.
“A huge thank you from all the team and young carers at Caithness KLICS.”
The Safe Strong And Free Project, which is a primary abuse prevention programme, will deliver 188 pre-school workshops to children across the north Highlands with a view to educating children on how to recognise abuse and to reduce their vulnerability.
Carol Smith, finance and fundraising officer at the Safe Strong And Free Project, said: “This grant will enable us to continue to deliver our pre-school and primary workshops throughout the north of the Highlands and to provide children with the skills and knowledge that they need to keep themselves safe from abuse and assault.”
Glencoe Folk Museum, meanwhile, will use the funding to create a pop-up museum which will tour Lochaber schools, libraries and community venues while the main building is closed for redevelopment between 2023 and 2025.
The Scottish Building Society Foundation was established by Scottish Building Society in partnership with Foundation Scotland.
Launched in May, a total of £175,000 will be granted to local charities, causes and organisations across Scotland.
The first phase of funding attracted 44 applications from across 11 local authority areas of Scotland, with nine successful applicants chosen to receive individual grants of up to £5000.
Paul Denton, CEO at Scottish Building Society, said: “These are fantastic causes and it’s great to see them being supported by the Scottish Building Society Foundation.
“The foundation, whilst in its infancy, we hope will make a big difference to many people across the country and we look forward to continuing our relationship with Foundation Scotland to grow the incentive in the years ahead.
“By investing in good causes, we are building stronger communities.”
For more information or to make an application, visit: www.scottishbs.co.uk/scottish-building-society-foundation
