A new charity is born in Otley!

Having supported Churches Together in Otley to set up a new charity – Otley Youth and Community Centre – we are now working with Graham Buttanshaw and colleagues to source funds to develop the old Salvation Army building into a youth and community centre. The trustees are from a range of Otley’s churches having in common the desire to support young people and adults in the town. Architects plans have been drawn up and discussions are taking place about the best possible layouts for the new centre to be. Our work is currently helping OYCC develop a strategic and business plan, as well as identifying potential funders.

Battle Scars – working to support their growth

We are really delighted to be working with Battle Scars in Leeds. Battle Scars is a new user led organisation working to support anyone who suffers from self harm. They work principally in West Yorkshire at the moment as well as having a worldwide Facebook group. Rachel and I will be working with Battle Scars to do two things: help them build a strategic and business plan and to initiate funding processes. This new organisation has been welcomed by many people already due to there being little or no specialist support in this increasingly worrying area. We’ll keep you posted!