Interest Link Borders 
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A Big Lottery Fund award of £314,946 to Interest Link Borders will go towards its Children and Young People’s Befriending Project which supports children and young people aged between 8 and 25 who have a learning disability.
By The Newsroom
Published 5th Nov 2015, 16:02 BST

The project uses a befriending model – offering a buddy to help those people overcome social isolation and improve their confidence, self esteem and life skills. It aims to support 130 young people and their families over three years in Berwickshire, Central Borders, Roxburgh and Tweeddale.

Andrew Findlay, Project Coordinator at Interest Link Borders, said: “We’re delighted to be awarded the grant which will enable us to continue developing our befriending work with children and young adults with learning disabilities for the next three years. By involving young volunteers of school-age – both in groups and one-to-one settings – our project will overcome isolation and forge the social relationships essential for everyone’s wellbeing and personal development.

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“By introducing overnight trips, the befriending groups will have the same range of experiences offered by mainstream youth groups, and extend carer respite.”

Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk MP Calum Kerr said: “I’m delighted to hear about this award and would like to offer them my warmest congratulations for securing it. This funding will make a difference to younger people.”

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