GREEN TEAM (EDINBURGH AND LOTHIANS) LIMITED 

To organise an eight-week series of outdoor education and conservation sessions for a cohort of vulnerable girls, offering solutions to improve their mental health.

To contribute to cost of delivering nature based mental health programme for young people in Edinburgh to improve wellbeing.

Purchase of minibus for a charity which works with children and young people from backgrounds of deprivation or disadvantage in Edinburgh

to support 7 projects, each lasting 7-10 weeks, for groups of 8 young people struggling to pay for travel so they can attend a local greenspace with a conservation task in the morning, such as the ....more

to support 7 projects, each lasting 7-10 weeks, for groups of 8 young people struggling to pay for travel so they can attend a local greenspace with a conservation task in the morning, such as the removal of non-native plants and litter removal.

The Green Team provides transformational outdoor experiences connecting children and young people in Edinburgh and Lothians, to nature, others and themselves. This grant provides core support to aid ....more

The Green Team provides transformational outdoor experiences connecting children and young people in Edinburgh and Lothians, to nature, others and themselves. This grant provides core support to aid the organisation in dealing with the challenges posed by Covid-19.

The organisation will use the funding for its Volunteer Support Programme which supports around 35-40 volunteers and approximately 200 corporate volunteers.

Donation to be made to the Green Team?s Green Angels Project. From the Wee Green Trust.

To contribute towards the cost of running an outdoor learning programme.

Support to aid the organisation in dealing with the challenges posed by COVID19.

To contribute to the salary of Business Development Manager to raise the profile, diversify income, develop impact evaluation and improve the sustainability of the organisation’s work to connect ....more

To contribute to the salary of Business Development Manager to raise the profile, diversify income, develop impact evaluation and improve the sustainability of the organisation’s work to connect young people in Edinburgh and Lothians with nature, themselves and others.

to contribute towards delivering the Green Angels project in East Lothian.

Green Team core funding

YOYP Green Angels - positive action in the local environment

to contribute towards extending the Green Angels project to involve more girls aged 12-18.

The Green Shoots Programme

By spending time outdoors young people will feel calmer and less anxious or stressed. Research shows that contact with nature and green spaces enhances a sense of well-being. Taking part in physical ....more

By spending time outdoors young people will feel calmer and less anxious or stressed. Research shows that contact with nature and green spaces enhances a sense of well-being. Taking part in physical activities will help them feel fitter, healthier and more motivated and is a recognised technique in coping with depression and anxiety. Through mixing with other people they will develop friendships and support networks and reduce feelings of isolation. Participating in some form of learning is associated with a range of mental health benefits through the development of friendships and improved social and communication skills. Many young people prefer to 'do something' to improve their mental health rather than receive treatment. Participation in group activities is enjoyable, promoting positive feelings which decrease stress and anxiety. Young people will get to know each other and share experiences. They will develop positive relationships in a safe supportive atmosphere where they feel they can truly be themselves. High quality friendships are a buffer to anxiety and stress and young people will build a network of community through participation in these programmes and the team-building and reflective activities we provide. Through socialising around the fire, working in small groups as well as a wider group they will develop friendships that will continue beyond the programme. The young people will also have the opportunity to discuss issues with each other, reflect and decide on positive courses of action for the future. Green Team staff and volunteers will offer strategies for dealing with a range of mental health issues including mindfulness in nature activities, solo time and feeling connected to nature. Physical health will also improve through being active, walking and taking part in physically demanding practical work. Outdoor cooking will offer an opportunity to discuss healthy snacks and drinks.

Discover, Learn, Connect: Young people and their local natural heritage

This environmental organisation supports children, young people and elderly people through a variety of outdoor conservation opportunities. The funding will be used to deliver two environmental ....more

This environmental organisation supports children, young people and elderly people through a variety of outdoor conservation opportunities. The funding will be used to deliver two environmental volunteering programmes supporting people experiencing poor mental health: an 8-week environmental programme for youth and a training volunteering programme for adults.

towards the costs of running two Green Shoots programmes for young people with poor mental wellbeing, thus closing the appeal

This group offers opportunities to take part in environmental projects and improving community green spaces, in particular working with young people to restore and conserve wild places as part of ....more

This group offers opportunities to take part in environmental projects and improving community green spaces, in particular working with young people to restore and conserve wild places as part of learning about Scotland’s natural environment. They will use the funding to replace their minibus.

the Green Shoots Programme