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Whether young or old, we can all learn new skills. The National Lottery invests millions of pounds in interesting, innovative projects designed to help people do that. We want to inspire everyone with projects to get older people online; train people to help them find work; or provide fun and stimulation for disabled children.
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Key to the Door TOYS project
Young parents, who can often feel isolated, are being given a lift by a project that helps them to share experiences, overcome personal issues and learn new skills. The Key to the Door charity runs the free TOYS course twice a week in relaxed settings - such as church halls and community...Age UK South Staffordshire - Children Matter
The intergenerational project recruits volunteers over the age of 50 to help out in schools by listening to children read. Older volunteers are able to share their skills and life experiences with the younger generation and also provide general classroom help. The volunteers benefit from an...Whizz-Kidz: My Friends, My Skills, My Future
The project aims to empower wheelchair users in Wales aged 14-25 through activities and training. The services include youth groups, wheelchair skills training, work placements and residential breaks. Parent-free zones are also offered to wheelchair users to help them develop independence. Every...Mullany e-Mentoring
The project aims to improve social mobility in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot by providing online mentors for the young people of the area. The mentors are studying or working in the life science industry – and give of their time freely to those who want advice. Those signing up get expert advice,...Know Your Money
The project works with people (16-24) in social housing to help them manage their finances in order to live independently and avoid debt. It provides guidance on benefits, budgeting, and housing. A four-week ‘Liveability’ course prepares young people for their first home with topics ranging from...CITB NI’s Heritage Upskilling Apprenticeship Programme
CITB NI’s Heritage Upskilling Apprenticeship Programme provided training for people to develop traditional building skills in Northern Ireland. It allowed trainees to undertake training on placements at prestigious venues including castles and churches.Takin' Charge
We help young people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) prepare for adulthood now that advances in treatment mean they have a longer life expectancy. Takin’ Charge helps people with DMD aged between 14-19 to become as aspirational and independent as possible and to overcome low expectations and...Join in
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