The Youth Local Action Group (YLAG) reconvened in November 2023 after a successful pilot scheme in 2021/22. A total of 8 members aged 16 - 30, from South Ronaldsay, North Ronaldsay, Westray, Shapinsay, Kirkwall and Rousay, and a range of backgrounds took part.
YLAG opened the funding in January 2024. There was £7671.74 in capital and £2328.26 revenue funding available. After the applications were all received, each member of scored all the applications individually, then the group came together to decide which applications to put forward to Local Action Group at CLLD for approval to be funded.
A total of 9 applications were received from groups and organisations that represented young people across Orkney. Of these, 8 were successful and most of the funding was awarded. These applicants were:
- Eday Community Enterprises Ltd / Eday Youth Café
- Inclusive Orkney
- North Isles Dance Academy
- Orkney Athletic and Running Club
- Orkney Charitable Trust
- Orkney Sea Cadets
- Orkney Youth Café
- Sanday Parent Council
As a project for young people and run by young people, the YLAG is a rare opportunity for young people to share their concerns, hopes and wishes and have them heard. YLAG member Tom Kennaugh said:
As a young person, it’s good to be involved with helping a cause receive funding.
YLAG members have told us that the gained experience and confidence by participating in the YLAG. They also earned about how funding in the third sector works through reading and scoring the applications.
