1. Boxing Lads - Fundraising for their Local Boxing Club

A newly formed boxing club needed support to cover the cost of a minibus, so this group organised a fundraising night. They planned a raffle, bingo and tombola, charged entry and offered free food and raffle tickets to guests. The project helped the young people develop organisation, communication and budgeting skills while supporting something meaningful to them.

2. Santa's Little Heroes - Wellbeing Packs for Homeless People

This group supported 12-15 homeless people by creating Christmas wellbeing packs. The young people carefully costed practical items such as socks, gloves, hats and small treats, ensuring each pack was thoughtful and useful. A simple but powerful project focused on kindness, empathy and social awareness.

3. Lauren's Fabulous Pasta Butterfly Team – Team Building & Friendship

Focused on building friendships and confidence, this group planned a creative day out. They walked together to a pottery painting studio, chose and painted their own unique pieces, and shared lunch at a nearby café. The project supported teamwork, independence and social skills in a relaxed, supportive environment.

4. The Under Dogs – Trying Something New Together

This group chose go-karting as a shared experience, particularly for members who have never tried it before. The project focused on building skills, enjoyment, confidence and bonding as a group.

1. Thinking Outside The Box - Active Team Building

The group used their funding to take their volunteering team to Activate at the Metro Centre. The interactive gaming environment encouraged teamwork, problem-solving, communication and physical activity. It was a fun but challenging way to strengthen relationships and collaboration.

2. The Purple Cabbages – Community Kindness & Celebration

This group split their budget in half. With £250, they created and delivered afternoon tea boxes to elderly residents in a local care home. With the remaining £250, they enjoyed a cinema trip and McDonald’s as a celebration. 

3. We Are Sad Because Tiana Maybe Can’t Come – Residential Experience

A group passionate about animals planned a residential trip to Edinburgh, staying at a Scout camp and visiting the zoo. Stepping outside their comfort zone, they explored a new city, experienced culture, and strengthened their bonds and skills as a group through shared responsibility and independence.

4. Funky Phoenixes – School Recycling Scheme

This group used Stage 2 funding to pilot a recycling scheme in their school. They purchased recycling bins and incentives for school houses as a competition to see who can recycle the most – this helped to embed environmentally friendly behaviour in their school.

1. The Hungry Hippos – Driving Simulator for Road Safety

The group invested in a driving simulator rig to help young people understand road safety in a controlled environment. The simulator allowed participants to practice using controls such as pedals, gears and steering, while learning about hazards and pedestrian safety – preparing them for driving later in life.

2. We Can Better Than A Can Canner Can Can a Can – Enterprise for Good

An enterprise-focused group created their own clothing brand promoting body confidence. They sold items at summer fairs and pop-up markets, worked with local teams to wear and promote the brand and donated all profits to charity. The project developed business, marketing and teamwork skills while making a social impact.

3. [Insert Name Here] – Diversity Festival

This group organised a community diversity festival celebrating culture and inclusion. They planned workshops such as Bollywood dancing, cultural music sessions, decorations and games and cultural food, creating a festival atmosphere that brought people within the community together and celebrated difference.

4. You Can’t 6 With Us – School Roller Disco

Following disruption to learning caused by RAAC and building concerns, this group wanted to reconnect their school community. They hosted an end-of-year roller disco to bring different groups together, creating a positive, inclusive celebration and rebuilding school spirit.