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The programme introduces employability topics such as interview techniques, CV skills, building relationships, improving relationships and teaches life skills to young people who otherwise would not have had the opportunity and the charity will continue to support them in the future.

Your lottery plays really make a difference as the funding provided will have a huge impact on The Larder.

Emma Husband, Fundraising and Communications Manager at The Larder, would like to say:

“Thanks so much to the Scottish Children’s Lottery and players, and thank you to everyone that’s involved, it is really going to make a huge difference to the young people at The Larder.”

In the North, Strathspey Works – Grantown Remakery received £5,000 of funding allowing them to provide Work Skills and Soft Skills development. The children learn practical skills in woodwork and have the opportunity to work with volunteers in craft work, painting, and upholstery.

Over in the East, Broomhouse Centre (SPACE) received £20,000 of funding to support their well-established befriending service, allowing children and young people to be matched with a skilled support volunteer and enjoy social and recreational activities.

Down in the South, Stable Life received £15,000 of funding to deliver a structured programme for young people which will include Equine Assisted Learning and riding lessons as well as covering issues such as anger management and relationships.

And finally in the West, Solar Bear received £15,000 of funding to grow their Deaf Youth Theatre (DYT), a long-term workshop programme for young deaf people, allowing the children to develop drama skills and lead toward performances, films, sharing, and other events.

These are just four of the many charities who’ve benefitting from Scottish Children’s Lottery Trust funding which is needed now more than ever.

Every time you play our lottery you help us support children in Scotland who need it most.

Thank you for choosing Scottish Children’s Lottery and helping us make a difference.

This funding will be used to support their Kids Days activities across Scotland which provide information and support to children with a loved one affected by cancer.

The Kids Days are unique, bespoke, and individual for every family who needs it and allow children to learn more about cancer in an age-appropriate way as well as giving them the opportunity to meet others who may be in a similar situation to themselves.

This funding is important as it will allow Maggie’s to continue to support children across Scotland. When someone comes for help, Maggie’s can continue to say yes.

Kerry Craig, Centre Head of Maggie’s Glasgow, would like to say:

“A massive thank you to the Scottish Children’s Lottery and all of the wonderful players. Know that you’re making a massive difference in helping organisations like Maggie’s continue to support people in Scotland.”

Each time you play our lottery, you are helping make a difference through the fantastic causes supported.

We couldn’t do it without you, so we would like to take this moment to join Kerry and say a massive thank you for playing.

It’s common for young people to experience issues throughout transitional periods, but these challenges can be heightened for young deaf people.

Deaf Actions’ youth support aims to help young people as they develop and makes it possible for deaf young people to have the same opportunities are their hearing peers.

Deaf action aims to create an environment where young people can truly be themselves without fear of judgment, allowing them to develop and make friends for life with those who may be in a similar situation.

We are so grateful to be able to support such unique projects, none of this would be possible without the help of our players.

So, on behalf of ourselves and all the charities we would like to take this opportunity to say a great big thank you for playing.

CFCF will offer Aid for Fuel Costs, providing support for families ahead of rising fuel costs as well as financial assistance to offset energy bills and heat their homes, particularly in the upcoming and challenging winter months. Those in need will also be provided with a week's supply of food and essentials such as household cleaning and personal hygiene products.

With the increased costs of living as well as rising fuel and food costs, the funding has become even more vital for those in need.

With your help, disadvantaged families will have direct access to support, tailored to their personal needs and circumstances.

Through the great work of CFCF, those in need will be granted greater financial security and protection from poverty, while experiencing an increased sense of community and improving their overall physical, emotional and mental well-being.

Now more than ever, families and children are relying on charities like CFCF for support and with your support, we can help lessen the burden for those in need.

As always, we want to thank you for continuing to play and helping to make a difference.

The charity delivers much needed youth work, education and health and wellbeing programmes within some of the most deprived areas in Edinburgh with the aim to change lives through sport.

With many families feeling the impact of the rising cost of living and struggles with food poverty, this funding will help provide food for their five youth clubs which ensure the young people who attend can enjoy a home cooked meal.

We're thankful for being able to support such worthy causes and that's all down to our great players.

Together we can make a difference.

By helping to fund projects like these, the charity can support young people particularly at risk of social isolation and becoming involved in anti-social behaviour by giving them the opportunity to increase their confidence and build employability and social skills while alleviating the effects of poverty.

None of this would be possible without the support of our players, who we are so grateful for.

What’s even more special about the CYP accommodation is that it’s a social enterprise that provides employment opportunities to young people, offering training to develop practical skills and gain work experience as well as qualifications in catering, hospitality and the tourism industry.

Not only has the funding provided made a difference to the families staying in the pods but also to those attending CYP who can develop employability skills and in turn, appreciate the difference a holiday can make to a family with an adult or child with disabilities.

We’re so proud to be able to support projects like these and to hear first-hand, how your plays benefit children, young people and families in Scotland.

We think it’s important to share how your subscription helps Scotland’s children and this is echoed by the charity’s Senior Youth Worker.

As always, thank you for playing our lottery.

This funding will allow them to continue to provide a junior drop-in provision, giving young people a safe space to meet friends and build relationships with staff which can be important during difficult times.

There are lots of great activities the kids can enjoy, from arts & crafts to ball games, and cooking, and they even held a Halloween party!

With your support, Wester Hailes Youth Agency can provide food, toiletries and other items the young people might struggle to get at home to allow them to have a bit of dignity.

We think it’s important to share how your subscription helps Scotland’s children and this is echoed by the charity’s Senior Youth Worker.

"I want you guys to know that it's going to make a huge difference to the young people that come to our service, and when we see them running about and having a great time, we will have you to thank for that."

It just goes to show that every time you play, you really do help Children in Scotland who need it most.

We can’t thank our players enough for their continued support.

This funding enables them to provide emergency support to 75 families with children in the asylum system this winter to help them afford essentials like food and warm clothing, shopping trips and visits to see family and friends.

We are so grateful to our players for allowing us to be able to support such great causes especially at a time when so many families are struggling financially.

We believe no child should go without these basic essentials, and want to thank you for your help in supporting children and families across Scotland each time you play our lottery.

Through this fantastic programme, children and young people across Scotland can enjoy free football coaching, giving the children who will benefit most an exciting insight into football, a focus, a safe space, and the chance to be a part of a community.

We’re so grateful for our players as are AR26 Charity who wanted to “say a huge thank you to the Scottish Children’s Lottery players, for joining us upfront in creating chances for children to play football!

This funding helped the charity to maintain and expand their provision of weekly outdoor sessions for pre-school children and their families. As well as delivering outdoor children’s workshops, they work with local nurseries to give local children an opportunity to play outdoors and make friends in a safe community garden. Here, the children are given the opportunity to learn in a fun way about growing, cooking and eating their own home-grown produce.

The North Glasgow Food Community Initiative has reached over 200 children throughout various activities from nature garden days to outdoor games sessions, family cookery courses to science workshops, even community litter picks and fun days! .

Some of the parents shared just how much of an impact North Glasgow food community Initiative have had:

“I love that we are out in the fresh air – sometimes you wouldn’t go out if you were at home but coming here gets us out and about and we love it.” .

“‘We don’t have any outdoor space, so this is amazing!”

We are so grateful to be able to support such amazing charities, but none of it would be possible without your continued support.

Thank you for playing and giving children of Scotland a chance to thrive!

With your help, the charity has also been able to hire new staff members, meaning even more children enjoy the sessions!.

The club is a safe environment where the young people can learn coping skills for learning to live with their disability as well as building their confidence. It also provides parents and carers some respite, which allows them to work or gives them the chance to spend time with other siblings.

“I feel happier in the knowledge he is being supported to socialise without me present, building his independence and giving him opportunities for new things” – Parent.

Being able to support such amazing charities is a real privilege and we could do it without players like you.

Thanks for choosing to make a difference by playing our lottery – every play counts!

The funding was provided to support their Alpha Venture Employability Programme which offers work experience opportunities, training and placements to young carers with poor school attendance, or who have left school with little or no qualifications.

The charity supported 119 young carers during the programme, aiming to improve the health, wellbeing, confidence and resilience of the young people involved.

We’d say that aim was more than achieved as not only did some of these young people go on to gain employment, others undertook further training, some started paid work experience, re-engaged with school, received 1:1 mentoring, and others went on to further education. What great work!

This wouldn’t be possible without the help of our players, so thank you for being a part of making a difference

With the help of this grant, Firsthand Lothian worked with 23 different families, building positive, supportive relationships with the parents and engaged in fun activities to help develop the children’s communication skills and build confidence. The activities were child led and saw them visiting places and doing things that children enjoy as well as encouraging them to try new things and places such as The Royal Mile, The Science Festival and even rock pooling!

Firsthand Lothian play an important part in helping children and families to feel more connected and less isolated within their local community.

This is just a small insight into some of the amazing charities that are benefitting from the money raised by our players and shows how through your lottery tickets, you can really make a difference.

Thanks for all your support and choosing to play the Scottish Children’s Lottery.

Families First St Andrew’s who received £5,000 of grant funding thanks to players like you.

The charity works alongside children and their families with additional support needs, to reduce stress and difficulties as well as helping to improve their relationships.

They provide a range of services from helping children transition to high school, to school one-to-one sessions and attendance meetings, offering emotional support to get young people back into school.

Their group sessions focus on mental wellbeing, team building and creating positive relationships which all come into play with their exciting holiday activities like getting out and about on the bus and days at the park, making friends and enjoying some ice cream!

We’re sure that would put a smile on a lot of faces!

We’re so proud to support fantastic charities such as Families First St Andrew’s and thank all of our players who are helping us to make sure Scotland is filled with happy and confident children for years to come.

The charity also recently opened a family centre which provides a space for the charity to support vulnerable families in making positive changes in their lives as parents and helping them to raise happy and healthy children.

With your help, Birth, Baby and Beyond were able to bring on more staff which will allow them to push forward with many of their amazing plans for the future.

A Children and Families social worker who works in partnership with the charity tells us how crucial this funding is:

“I have witnessed first-hand how support from Birth, Baby & Beyond has enabled children’s immediate needs to be met… This action enables families to meet their child’s physical needs, but crucially it also has the lasting impact of allowing the family to focus on other aspects of their child’s care.”

Every child deserves the best start in life and we feel so proud to be supporting Birth, Baby & Beyond who are ensuring Glasgow’s children don’t go without.

This wouldn’t be possible without players like you and we’re truly grateful for your continued support.

On behalf of ourselves and all of the charities involved, we would like to say a massive thank you!

By playing in our weekly draws and Instant Win Games, players just like you have helped make a difference to lives of young people all across Scotland through the work of charities such as Family Support Unit (Circle) who received funding of £20,000, Epilepsy Action Scotland who received £10,000, and Ecologia Youth Trust who received £23,499.

This wouldn’t be possible without your continued support, so on behalf of the Scottish Children’s Lottery and the charities involved – thank you!

Many families can find themselves in a desperate situation with an immediate financial need and the fund enables the charity to quickly provide families with money for food, travel, clothing, laundry, toiletries and in some cases household fuel.

The charity explained just how crucial the service is for families:

“A baby was born by emergency C-section as mum had developed COVID complications and was then put into an induced coma within intensive care. Additionally, Dad had also developed COVID, he was self-employed with no income being received in the household.”

The family were relieved to receive immediate support from the Emergency Fund as well as a referral to the Family Fund and Money Matters. Without the support of the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, the situation could’ve become a greater worry for the family.

On behalf of ourselves, the charity and all the families you have helped support at their time of need, thank you for playing.

The charity supports families with young children who are facing difficulties. They recognise the ongoing challenges of raising children in the safest and most nurturing of environments whilst coping with the stresses of ill health, isolation, disrupted relationships, poor & insecure housing, financial insecurity, trauma, abuse, and loss.

This funding allowed the charity to support 30 Home-Starts across multiple local authorities such as Angus, Dumfries & Galloway, East Lothian, Renfrewshire & Aberdeenshire. Not only did the £25,000 enable them to focus on a mix of immediate needs to maintain or increase their support to existing families, but also on building their future capacity to reach more families

With the help of our players, around 100 infants, from babies to 5 years old, and their parents were supported through Scottish Children's Lottery funding

These stories just illustrate how together, we can help make a difference to the lives of young people in Scotland.

Boosting children's confidence through sign language

The Krazy Kat Theatre Company were awarded £3,810 of Scottish Children's Lottery funding, and we want to share with you the great work they're doing.

The funding was used to support their 2 week tour, visiting 10 schools and community venues, delivering 4 integrated workshops per day to deaf and disabled community groups throughout Scotland.

With the purpose of promoting positive Deaf Awareness through sign language and the use of body language, mime and masks to help communicate with confidence, the tour reached 1,042 children, staff and family members. For some children this was their first experience of being exposed to sign and to deaf people.

The workshops proved to be a hit with an overall increase of 69% in confidence in managing communication issues as well as 88% feeling greater confidence within themselves.

We're sure you can agree that this is a cause worthy of the center stage and want to thank you for helping us support such great projects.

Photo credit to Chris de Wilde