The Wee Haven Youth Project (The WHY Project)

It’s been an amazing summer with a lot of great memories. Thanks to everyone that has been part of the summer programme ❤️ instagram.com/tv/CUcj6ylqQN4…

Great night at Fountain Park last night for our Bonfire Night diversionary activities. There was lasertag, bowling, mini golf, arcades and as always plenty hot food for everyone from Burger King and Wing Stop. A time was had for all 40 young people that attended 🥳

Fun day at the Dungeons followed by lunch in the Gardens 😎

Great fun at the Tuesday night Girl’s Group where we got creative and decorated our own reusable cups. Pasta and garlic bread was on the menu after as we’d worked up quite the appetite ❤️

It’s SUUUPERRRR SATURDAAAYYYYY!!! Starting at 2.00! 80s and 90s karaoke: 2-5, 80s and 90s disco: 7-1!! Raffle, pitchy and pool tournaments, and hopefully (🤞🏼 ) the return of Open Your Box!! Raising money for @TheWHYProject1 as well! What’s not to love… see you in the pub!!

Fun family trip to Dalkeith County Park 🥳

'Together, we have significantly strengthened community bonds and fostered a sense of unity and belonging'. Isaac Akhadelor, Project Coordinator – @Passion4Fusion Read how our project Wester Hailes United is strengthening unity and reducing hate crime: sportfirst.sportscotland.org.uk/articles/weste…

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*We are well aware that not everyone is in a place to help out financially & many of you support in other ways (for which we are eternally grateful), but every like and share to spread the word makes a huge difference - especially if you share with a rich person or employer 😜

Good news 🎉🎉🎉 We now have multiple donation options available to suit all your circumstances on our Linktree page. Link below to make a one off donation or set up a monthly direct debit. linktr.ee/TheWHYProject?…

- Have you won the lottery? - Do you have some spare cash this month? - Are you a secret millionaire looking for a good cause? - Do you really care about youth work & want to see The WHY Project continue for many years? - Do you have no spare cash but still want to help?* 💜🧡

Application is live for free school meals, milk and clothing grants. Click on the link for more information and to access the application. edinburgh.gov.uk/xfp/form/261

⭐️ Volunteers Week 2024 ⭐️ We would like thank our amazing Board of Trustees who are all volunteers at The WHY Project. Giving their time and experience to support us in delivering Youth Work in South West Edinburgh. Thank you for everything you do 💜🧡

We are fundraising for our summer program this year. Last year we had 12 trips for 156 young people 12 trips & 7 family trips 300 people attended. It’s enjoyed by everyone that comes along & can be a huge help to families. 💜🧡 justgiving.com/campaign/whypr…

Are you or do you know a young person who doesn’t have a @YoungScot card? We have library staff in school Thursday 13th 11am-1pm to get you sorted out. Forms available from school office that need signed if you’re 15 or under @SWEdinLibraries

Young people 📸 takeover @ Clovie

Our friends at @drbellsfamily are recruiting a family support officer.

We are delighted to have received a grant from the Scottish Children's Lottery to support our weekly girls' group. This group plays a vital role in helping young girls in Edinburgh to thrive 🙌 #Whatarethechances #Youthwork @SC_LotteryTrust @SC_Lottery

Find out more about what we get up to at The WHY Project 💜 thewhyproject.org.uk/whatwedo

Last week in photos 📸

Thanks SCVO for this mornings meet the funder webinar with Bank of Scotland Foundation & The National Lottery Community Fund. It was really helpful & always good to come away with practical advice👏🏻 @scvotweet