Disabled young people in Pembrokeshire who want to get involved in sport or music will now have more opportunities to achieve their goal.
Under a new Pembrokeshire County Council initiative they can apply for up to Ā£250 in sponsorship.
The money could be used to buy the necessary equipment or instruments or even to spend on membership to clubs or societies.
The scheme is available to disabled young people aged between 7 and 25 and is even open to those already involved in sport or music.
Young people can apply for the sponsorship themselves or alternatively a parent, carer or appropriate adult can apply with them.
The applications – which close on 1stĀ September – can take various forms such as a letter, a short film, presentation or a format that is suitable to them.
The initiative is possible because of funding supplied by the Coalition Group, a local organisation which represents people with disabilities, and help from PAVS (Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services).
The funding has been directed through the Pembrokeshire Youth Bank which provides financial assistance to youth-led projects.
The Bank is unique in that it is run entirely by young people with support from the County Council’s Children and Young People’s Rights Office.
- For more information on the project, contact the Children & Young People’s Rights Office on 01437 775744 or emailĀ dayle.gibby@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
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