Mentoring
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Investment project code: 6
Estimated Price
£53,200
Summary
We would be very grateful for this funding to assist our mentoring project further as there is such a need for this service in our Council area. Our team is currently holding one-on-one mentoring sessions at Ayr Academy, Belmont Academy, Queen Margaret Academy and Prestwick Academy. We also have team members visiting Barassie Primary School on a weekly basis and working with Primary 7 children, and we are hoping to continue the work with them once they move to Marr College in Troon.Description
The Ayr Ark was established in 2002 by local churches to provide a solution to the growing problem of underage drinking and anti-social behaviour among the young people of South Ayrshire.
The Ayr Ark provides a safe alternative to the many peer pressures that young people are faced with.
Through outreach, engaging events and mentoring, we are committed to having a positive influence on the lives, attitudes, physical and psychological well-being of young people regardless of their sex, race, creed, physical or mental ability.
Although the last few years have been challenging for us as a charity, we have remained active and relevant in our work.
The main aims of our charity are:
Engaging with young people by running events and activities which address a variety of practical needs for young people.
Equipping young people with the knowledge and understanding needed for building and developing their own life skills and self-confidence.
Empowering young people with the experience and confidence to make wise and safe lifestyle choices and to take hold of a more positive future for themselves.
We would be very grateful for this funding to assist our mentoring project further as there is such a need for this service in our Council area. Our team is currently holding one-on-one mentoring sessions at Ayr Academy, Belmont Academy, Queen Margaret Academy and Prestwick Academy. We also have team members visiting Barassie Primary School on a weekly basis and working with Primary 7 children, and we are hoping to continue the work with them once they move to Marr College in Troon.
Location: South Ayrshire
Proposed on behalf of: The Ayr Ark
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