We are delighted that CashBack funding will be available in Scotland to support young people aged 10-25 years in BB Companies until 2026.
The project sees money reinvested from seized criminal assets into community projects in the most deprived communities. The aim is to support young people to access safe spaces to develop their confidence, resilience, skills and team building to divert them away from potentially criminal or anti-social behaviour.
Over the last three years CashBack has been able to support 114 projects involving 96 Companies and 13 Battalions across Scotland. Funding has been used for camp equipment, arts & crafts, sports & games equipment, weekend trips, tablets, uniforms, DofE training & expeditions, and KGVI course fees.
The Generation CashBack project is delivered by a partnership consortium made up of The Boys’ Brigade, Girlguiding, Scouts and Youth Scotland. The programme is delivered by Development Workers at each partner organisation who work with member groups in areas of deprivation through two strands of work:
Grow…
Help for new and existing Companies to grow in membership, and develop their weekly programmes which allow young people to learn, grow and discover. This support includes helping recruit and train volunteers as well as delivering new activities, alongside small scale capacity-building funding for essential resources and running costs.
Lead…
To support young people to develop new skills which improve their educational and employability options. Young people can also be supported to put these skills into practice in their communities, developing their leadership skills, and working towards Major Awards.
Expressing your interest
To express your interest in CashBack funding please complete our Expression of Interest form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out some answers to frequently asked questions below.
What is the criteria for funding?
CashBack is aimed at supporting young people in the most deprived communities in Scotland. The funding criteria is based on the postcode of the Company meeting space or the postcodes of individual young people (aged 10-25) to be supported.
If you would like to check if your Company is eligible then please use the Expression of Interest form to provide the postcodes of all the young people aged 10-25, including any young leaders in your Company.
What can funding be used for?
Funding can be used by new and existing Companies to grow in membership and develop their weekly programmes. This can include helping recruit and train volunteers, delivering new activities, funding for essential resources and running costs.
Funding can also be used to support individual young people to develop new skills which improve their educational and employability options.
Funding has been used recently for camp equipment, arts & crafts, sports equipment, weekend trips, tablets, uniforms and KGVI course fees.
Do we need to send copy receipts for items we purchase with funding?
Yes.
Can funding be used for individuals?
Yes. Funding can be used to support individual young people to develop new skills which improve their educational and employability options.
Can funding be used on meeting space buildings?
No.
How do we apply and what does the process involve?
- The initial expression of interest will be followed up and Company postcodes checked for eligibility.
- The Company will then be asked to complete a Participation Register for every young person including young leaders between the ages of 10 and 25.
- The Company will be asked to complete a Company Health Check to help identify what their needs are.
- The Development and Support Worker will support the Company to complete the final funding application.
What are the reporting requirements involved in the funding?
Young people will be required to complete a short evaluation form once the funding has been used. The Company will also be required to submit receipts for funding.
Further information
For further information contact Jackie Wilson, Development and Support Worker (CashBack Project), on jackie.wilson@boys-brigade.org.uk