Youth-Led Funding: Building a Brighter Future in the Scottish Borders
Empowering Young Entrepreneurs and Changemakers Across Our Region
Who are we?
We are the Borders Youth-LAG, a group of young people aged 14 to 26 who live, work or study in the Scottish Borders. The Youth-LAG was set up to distribute ‘Community led local decision making’ funds. We are responsible for granting £25,000 of funding to young people in the Scottish Borders which will further our priorities.
Our priorities
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Underrepresented Groups
- Skills Development, Business, and Enterprise
- Rural Poverty
Who we've funded
We’re buzzing about the response to our call for applications for a slice of the £25,000 Borders Youth-LAG fund.
Our team carefully looked over every single application, and we were blown away by the fantastic ideas coming from the young people across the Scottish Borders.
Thank you to everyone who applied, we wish we could have funded all your projects.
It was a tough call, but after a lot of thinking, we’re excited to announce that we’ve supported 20 individuals and groups. These projects really showcase how creative, talented, and entrepreneurial young people are in our region, and how they help bring communities together.
Borders Youth-LAG Fund - Successful Applicants
Create a youth-led business enterprise to develop skills and raise funds.
Funding: £1,100
Build and sell firepits.
Funding: £1,100
Purchase a kiln for their pottery and craft group.
Funding: £2,000
To start self-employment as a health and exercise coach and attend a training course.
Funding: £1,000
Purchase a camera for her YouTube channel to expand her self help guide.
Funding: £805
