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SPE BOOSTS CHARITY’S WORK WITH YOUNG PEOPLE
Caledonia Youth, the relationships and sexual health charity for young people in Scotland, has been awarded £2,000 by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Aberdeen Section.
Working with people under 25, particularly teenagers, the charity delivers a range of interconnecting services covering education, information and advice, counselling, clinical support and training.
“The SPE Aberdeen Section has strong links to the Scottish youth community through its ongoing school and higher education initiatives linked to the petroleum industry,” said Aberdeen Section Chairman, Chris Nussbaum. “We have sought to broaden the basis of these links and recognise the wider social responsibilities of our membership with this support for the important work of Caledonia Youth.”
Caledonia Youth services promote key health messages that not only focus on physical, social and cultural issues, but also on emotional wellbeing – managing feelings and relationships, promoting self esteem and avoiding risk situations brought about by bullying, coercion, drink and drugs misuse.
As they delve into these wide ranging issues, all are centred on enabling young people to make more informed, responsible choices that can ultimately lead to more positive outcomes in their lives.
“Fundraising is crucial to the continuity of our services and this donation from the SPE Aberdeen Section is a welcome investment in not just our work, but also in the young people we interact with every day,” said Caledonia Youth Chief Executive, Hawys Kilday. “We are most grateful for their generous donation.
“Our work at Caledonia Youth goes a long way to improving the social and life skills of young people, a fundamental element of our holistic services that helps them cope far better with the everyday challenges they face in society today. We also train a wide variety of people who interact with young people, from health professionals and youth workers, to parents and carers.”
Caledonia Youth service provision has made many advances in recent years, especially in education and counselling. While it continues to work with mainstream groups and individuals, the charity is working increasingly more with vulnerable young people in society today, such as those with special needs, disabilities, the homeless and young offenders, who often miss out on statutory service provision. As no two groups are the same, programmes are specially tailored to meet their very individual needs.
The Caledonia Youth team, who have worked throughout the Grampian region over the past three years, are gearing up to launch new consultancy services in the area this year. The charity has its headquarters based in Edinburgh city centre.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Elaine Stewart MCIPR PR – Caledonia Youth
Tel: 01475 806801 Mob: 07703 191095Email: elaine.stewart@espr.co.uk
More information about Caledonia Youth is available by telephoning head office on 0131 229 3596