Three Glasgow charities to receive share of £1 million

Glasgow Times

15-07-2025

The three charities have been named amongst the organisations to receive funding from STV Children's Appeal's newly launched Ignite Fund, which supports children, young people, and families across Scotland.
This Ignite Fund offers multi-year financial and developmental support to charities working to break the cycle of child poverty in Scotland.
The three Glasgow charities chosen to receive funding are Glasgow Kelvin College's Community and Youth Hub, One Community Scotland, and COVEY (Community Volunteers Enabling You).
Glasgow Kelvin College's Community and Youth Hub offers after-hours learning and wellbeing activities for disadvantaged young people and groups.
The hub is in its second year of partnership with the appeal.
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Tracy Leavy, director of community engagement and curriculum at Glasgow Kelvin College, said: "STV Children's Appeal funding has made a huge difference to the young people and families we support.
"We've seen individuals gain new confidence, skills, and even career paths that they never imagined possible.
"Most importantly, they've reconnected with others and with life's opportunities.
"We're incredibly grateful to everyone who donates and fundraises; your support is truly life-changing."
One Community Scotland delivers workshops and creative arts sessions to steer vulnerable young people away from anti-social behaviour.
Meanwhile, COVEY's Flourishing Families project provides one-to-one and group support for families and young people during key school transitions.
Lee Johnstone, chief executive at COVEY, said: "Since partnering with STV Children's Appeal, our Flourishing Families project has made great strides in supporting young people and families across Lanarkshire with wellbeing, confidence, and re-engagement in education.
"In the 2024/25 school year, we've supported 21 families, including 27 children and young people, with 92% of young people reporting improved school attendance, engagement, or attainment, 100% of young people reporting improved health and wellbeing, and 87% of families reporting stronger relationships at home.
"Joining the Ignite Fund will help us grow our team and support even more families."
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These Glasgow and Lanarkshire-based charities are among 11 organisations from across Scotland selected to receive the funding.
Natalie Wright, head of the STV Children's Appeal, said: "At STV Children's Appeal, we have always focused on ensuring the funding we give is well thought through and with a purpose, which is exactly what we are doing with the Ignite Fund.
"Our experience shows that a sustained approach to our partnerships gives real results which make an immediate and lasting impact on those who need it most."