Lottery jackpot for Lanarkshire befriending group

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A Lanarkshire group described as a “second family” has received a £90,000 lottery jackpot to continue its befriending service for young people with additional support needs.Community Volunteers Enabling You, known as Covey, will use the funding to support its weekly mentoring and social sessions for those aged 14 to 24.The Angels young adult group – standing for Additional Needs Gaining Experience for Life Skills – brings together participants and volunteers from local high schools, allowing them to make friends, build confidence and enjoy a range of activities.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Covey’s three-year funding award will be used to support its 25 participants, who have additional support needs such as autism, Down’s syndrome or global developmental delay.The South Lanarkshire group is among 14 organisations across Scotland sharing a total of £1.2 million from the National Lottery’s young start fund, which distributes funds from dormant bank accounts to good causes benefiting young people aged eight to 24.East Kilbride resident Sam has been a member of the group for 10 years, saying its support helped give him the courage to start a college course in photography.The 22-year-old said: “I really don’t think I’d have had the courage or determination to start college if I hadn’t been part of