Stevenson Welcomes £2k for Brighter Horizons Limited

Stewart Stevenson, SNP MSP for Banffshire & Buchan Coast, has welcomed a £1981 award from Big Lottery Fund’s 2014 Communities programme to Brighter Horizons (Bachlaw) Limited in Banff.

The group will use the funding to offer weekly free football training sessions, as well as mentoring, guidance and information.

Brighter Horizons is a non-profit organisation that supports young people and their families in the Banff Academy catchment area.

Mr Stevenson said:

“I am delighted that this award from the Big Lottery Fund’s 2014 Communities programme has gone to Brighter Horizons. This group works very hard in my constituency with young people and families, and I am very glad that their invaluable efforts are being recognised with much needed funding.”

Bright Horizons provides social, spiritual and recreational opportunities, learning and support through community projects, a global citizenship education programme and fostering service.

Maureen McGinn, Chair of Big Lottery Scotland said:

“As we draw to the end of a truly memorable year, the 2014 Communities awards show how people across Scotland are continuing to reap the benefits of sport and physical exercise. I’m delighted that many of these community groups are helping older people try out new sports and physical activities.”