Falkirk Foundation is delighted to have secured multi-year funding from The Robertson Trust £2,154,000 awarded to 47 organisations in August | The Robertson Trust to support our education and employability work with young people across the Falkirk area.
The funding will allow us to build on established work supporting young people who may be disengaging from school, struggling within a traditional learning environment, or facing barriers that affect their confidence, attainment and future opportunities.
A key part of this work is our alternative schools programme, delivered in partnership with local secondary schools. Based at the Falkirk Community Stadium, it provides young people with a different environment in which to learn, combining recognised qualifications, physical activity, wellbeing support, practical skills and employer engagement.
For some young people, finding a setting where they want to attend, participate and experience success can be the starting point for much bigger change.
Importantly, the support does not end when the school programme finishes. Young people can progress into other Falkirk Foundation opportunities including Off the Bench, Sporting Chance and Centre Forward, as well as further education through our partnership with Forth Valley College.
This allows us to provide a longer-term pathway, supporting young people from re-engaging with education and gaining qualifications through to college, training, volunteering and employment.
Derek Allison, Chief Executive of Falkirk Foundation, said:
“The support from The Robertson Trust gives us the opportunity to strengthen work that can make a real difference for young people in Falkirk.
“Traditional education does not work in the same way for every young person. Sometimes a different environment, trusted relationships and a different route can help a young person recognise what they are capable of.
“Our aim is not simply to help someone complete one programme. We want to provide a pathway that helps them re-engage, achieve and ultimately move towards a positive future.
“We are extremely grateful to The Robertson Trust for their continued confidence in Falkirk Foundation and, most importantly, for investing in the potential of our young people.”
The multi-year support provides greater stability to build on what is already working and continue developing our education and employability pathway alongside young people, schools, partners and employers.
Our sincere thanks to The Robertson Trust for supporting this work and sharing our belief that every young person should have the opportunity to find a route that works for them.
