Fund to support children and young people in accessing leisure is accepting applications
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A NEW council fund created to support children and young people in accessing leisure and recreation is welcoming applications.
Moray Council’s Sport and Culture Hardship Fund is open for applications after a £40,000 funding boost.
In August 2022, Moray Council allocated £40,000 of Covid Economic Recovery funding to support children and young people under the age of 18 in accessing leisure and recreation opportunities outwith school.
The fund also supports individuals between 18 and 25 years old to access a training or education course outwith school or further education that can support them into employment or develop key life skills.
Moray Council’s Sport and Culture Service Manager, Kim Slater, said: “With the cost of living challenges facing our families sport and culture activities are often the first to be dropped as a nice-to-do.
"This new fund means families may not have to make that choice.
“Young people need to have the ability to develop their personality, talents and mental and physical abilities to the full.
"The ability to participate in extra-curricular groups or informal leisure opportunities is crucial to a child’s development and this fund will support those experiencing hardship to do that.”
Full details of the Fund, criteria and how to apply can be found at www.moray.gov.uk.
