Celebrating our second year of CashBack for Communities Phase 6
Our consortium took the opportunity to reflect on the continued progress of the Generation CashBack programme and our strengthened partnership. This year, we came together more regularly to share learning and best practice, develop a better understanding of the differences in our delivery and discuss a joint approach in action towards the issues facing our members, groups and young people.
We build strong relationships through regular one-to-one discussions with individual groups, acknowledging their needs and identifying the appropriate support to build their capacity and enhance sustainability. Whilst the impact on our members varies across the consortium, the causes of these challenges mainly stem from the same issues: the cost-of-living crisis and the fall-out of the Covid 19 Pandemic.
This year, we increased our reach across Scotland, identifying groups who desperately required small scale funding to stay open. Through our Grow strand, we then supported groups to access networking opportunities where they could establish long term relationships with various funders in order to become more sustainable.
Some key achievements of year one have been:
- 100% of young people reported Generation CashBack having a positive impact on their behaviour
- 31,233 hours of volunteering contributed by participants
- 97% of young people report their mental health has improved and they have a more positive outlook on life
- 100% of young people report positive, supportive networks – including improved relationships with family, friends and peer mentors