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The DRC Youth Project (SCIO)

Also known as: Drcyp

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC050035
Status
Active
Registered
March 13, 2020
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
The DRC Youth Project
9 Kelso Place
Yoker
G14 0LL

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of health','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

The DRC Youth Project is set up to improve the life chances of children and young people, particularly those affected by poverty, disadvantage and inequality. We work to support young people to build confidence, develop skills, improve wellbeing and progress into positive destinations such as education, training, volunteering and employment. We do this by providing accessible, community-based youth work, employability support and accredited learning opportunities. Our work includes one-to-one and group support, targeted programmes, volunteering pathways, skills development and partnership working with schools, employers and community organisations. We take a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, ensuring young people are supported at their own pace and are actively involved in shaping their goals. Our services are designed to remove barriers, create opportunity and enable young people to achieve sustainable, positive outcomes.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people'

Objectives: The prevention or relief of poverty- The DRC Youth Project SCIO will support young people along the Dumbarton road corridor and throughout Glasgow NW. It will have a specific focus on the socially excluded and most vulnerable and hard to reach young people and will use a community learning and development approach that is responsive to the particular needs identified by young people and relevant agencies. We aim to empower young people to take control of their lives and maximise the opportunities available to them and thereby live their lives to their fullest potential through developmental youth work methodologies. We focus on areas such as Mental and physical health, Alcohol, drug and substance misuse, youth employability and territorial issues with an aim to provide an alternative to crime, anti-social behaviour, addictions and unhealthy lifestyles. We use a young person centred holistic approach and offer non judgemental and confidential spaces that allows young people to address the issues that affect them in their day to day lives. Advancement of Health – To develop youth work programmes to encourage young people to become more active and to lead healthier lifestyles. We also aim to increase young people’s understanding and awareness of key health issues such as drugs and alcohol misuse, smoking, sexual health, diet and nutrition and mental/physical health and wellbeing. The advancement of citizenship or community development – To continually consult and empower young people who are both within and out with our youth work provision to ensure that the youth work services we develop and deliver meets everyone’s needs supporting YP to become independent and responsible adults. We aim to always encourage the meaningful participation of young people, involving them in all decision making processes. We also aim to encourage young people to volunteer within their communities so they have respect for the people and things that make them up. We believe that ownership of tasks, events and buildings is the key to ensure that future generations make the most of and enhance the environments they live in. The Dumbarton Road Corridor Youth Project is also an equal opportunities project and works with all young people regardless of race, sex, religion, ability, disability, sexuality and identity as outlined in our Equal Opportunities policy. maximum text reached, further full information can be obtained directly from the Charity

Geography

Main operating location
Glasgow City
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
March 31, 2025 £416,609 £409,225 16
March 31, 2024 £378,279 £374,917 14
March 31, 2023 £256,350 £251,241 11
March 31, 2022 £237,026 £224,882 6
March 31, 2021 £113,780 £80,301 10