EMOTIONAL AND LIVING SKILLS PILOT PROGRAMME RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM MANX LOTTERY TRUST
Local charity Isle of Man Youth Motor Project has launched a 25-week programme supporting people who have been involved in the justice system thanks to funding from the Manx Lottery Trust.
The new pilot scheme involves mentoring sessions and provides access to a regular and continued contact for emotional security, support, and effective mediation.
Isle of Man Youth Motor Project is using the experience, skills and insights gained from previous programmes to help neglected, vulnerable and disconnected people understand and cope with their issues and predicaments with the goals of achieving better integration into the local community and personal development.
Peter Hodgson from Isle of Man Youth Motor Project said: ‘People will be better prepared to cope with new problems that arise or issues that currently act against their personal development. This will enable them to make better choices and be in an improved state of mind to benefit from opportunities they will be able to create.
‘The programme will offer people coping strategies to deal with difficult times and reduce tendencies to react inappropriately or illegally. People will be helped to re-evaluate their own potential and shown ways of integrating into the community. It has been running for a few months now and already has signs of success in helping one of our clients into full time employment and assisting him in making positive life-choices.
‘The funding from the Manx Lottery Trust has enabled us to launch this new pilot programme and we are very appreciative for the support.’
Sarah Kelly, Chairman of Manx Lottery Trust, said: ‘The work that Isle of Man Youth Motor Project is doing to support people going through challenging times is really important and we’re pleased to support the charity in its efforts.’
This grant is from Manx Lottery Trust’s Community Awards Programme. Manx Lottery Trust has been delegated to distribute National Lottery money that has come from The National Lottery Community Fund. To find out more, head to: www.mlt.org.im
