No messin'!

[ukyp]

Has your group got an idea? If you do, you can get money to make it happen..

It's not always easy to find somewhere safe to play or hang out. This is your youth group's chance to get something going.

It's simple. Your group identifies the problem (could be that they get bored and end up playing in dangerous places, or get pushed around by an older group) then you come up with a project that solves it!

This could include the chance to play a sport or other things to do locally. Then NO MESSIN'! could give your group the money, support and training to make it happen.

This is your group's chance to get up to £200 to turn your idea into reality, and to go on a three-day residential training course with other teams from Scotland, Wales and England. The training will help make your project a success as your group learns skills in teamwork, problem-solving and communication.

Interested? HERE'S WHAT TO DO...

1. Request your free NO MESSIN'! Planning Pack and Project Proposal Form from Sara Kirk at sara.k@ukyouth.org or 01425 675107.

2. Get your group together - anywhere between 4 and 8 of you, aged from 10-14.

3. Agree on a local problem or issue you can tackle.

4. Come up with a great idea! (It's important for your group to think about how you will involve other young people and adults in the community).

5. Return the Project Proposal Form before Friday 12th February 2010.

Remember: You can apply more than once if you have multiple good ideas.

For further information, please contact

Scotland John Nicolson, Tel 01324 504405, Email john.nicolson@youthscotland.org.uk

England Yvonne Richards, Tel 0845 8620428, Email yvonne@ukyouth.org

Wales Robert Brierley, Tel 01545 570837, Email robert@youthcymru.org.uk

[Mockler]

No messin'!

That just connects with me completely homie. I am like sooo gansta and that thread title just inspired me blud!!11!!1!

[cig1705]

Some of us prefer messin'! Harrumph.

I don't need that sort of money - I don't need to socialise, when I have all my internet friends whom I've never met and don't know very much about! - but I shall see if by some Byzantine process I can pass word of it to people who might.

[kylet15]

What I am perplexed about is why is it called Youth UK, when it seems that it only deals with England?

Why can't it be called Youth England or combine Youth Scotland and Wales with the English one and it can be a proper UK Organisation.

[kaity221]

You cant do too much with £200..

[Paul]

Originally Posted by ukyp

come up with a project that solves it!

This could include the chance to play a sport or other things to do locally. Then NO MESSIN'! could give your group the money, support and training to make it happen.

This is your group's chance to get up to £200 to turn your idea into reality, and to go on a three-day residential training course with other teams from Scotland, Wales and England.

Originally Posted by kaity221

You cant do too much with £200..

However, if you do want to use sport or the arts to solve problems in your community and want real support to help you - look to UnLtd Sport Relief!

Try It - up to £1,000 [for those aged 11-21]

Shape It - up to £5,000 [for those aged 11-21]

Do It - up to £10,000 [for those aged 18-21]

UnLtd Sport Relief Awards are a UK wide funding programme for 11-21 year olds, who are prepared to go the extra mile and use their passion for sport and arts to bring respect and understanding to their communities by setting up their own projects.

[Mossad]

Originally Posted by kylet15

What I am perplexed about is why is it called Youth UK, when it seems that it only deals with England?

Why can't it be called Youth England or combine Youth Scotland and Wales with the English one and it can be a proper UK Organisation.

Welcome to the United Kingdom.

[matt.lmx]

NO MESSIN'

Wow, finally someone who understands me (and my lack of basic English).

I can connect with them, let's listen to what they have to say! :P