YMCA Bellshill & Mossend
Funded Projects 2025/26
Thematic Fund
Y-Victory Esports Academy
Locality: Bellshill
Thematic Strand: Innovation
Total Funding: £23,925.42
Description: This project will provide an inclusive space for young people to engage with esports while developing key life skills. The academy will support young people, including those with SEBN (Social, Emotional, Behavioural Needs) or showcasing concerning behaviours, helping them build confidence, form positive relationships, and stay engaged in structured activities, reducing anti-social behaviours and disruption in the local Bellshill area.
Local Activity Funding
Our Time Women's Group & Cooking Class
Locality: Bellshill
Total Funding: £5,000.00
Description: Supporting the running of the Women's Group and Cooking Classes
Children, Young People and Families Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund Phase 6
Y-Empower
Cluster: Bellshill, Braidhurst, Coatbridge, St Ambrose, St Andrews, St Maurice
Total Funding: £15,200.00
Description: Befriending support to improve emotional wellbeing through play-based activities, games and creative work.
Funded Projects 2024/25
Local Activity Funding
Y Hang Out Food
Locality: Bellshill
Total Funding: £2,400.00
Description: Continuation of hot meals for young people who attend the y hang out youth group.
Stress Management
Locality: Bellshill
Total Funding: £3,000.00
Description: Delivery of 7 cycles of stress control courses.
Christmas Hamper Appeal
Locality: Bellshill
Total Funding: £2,000.00
Description : Delivery of Christmas food hampers to a substantial number of Bellshill residents who are experiencing poverty or are on low incomes.
Children, Young People and Families Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund Phase 5
Y-Empower
Cluster: Bellshill
Total Funding: £1,300.00
Description: Befriending support to improve emotional wellbeing through play-based activities, games and creative work.
Y-Act
Cluster: Braidhurst
Total Funding: £8,566.00
Description: Drama and theatre project designed to improve confidence, creativity, communication and mental health.
Funded Projects 2023/24
Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund Phase 3
Our Time YMCA’s: Women’s Group
Locality: Bellshill
Total Funding: £40,028.00
Description: a safe space in which women can express themselves, build trusted relationships and learn valuable skills using informal learning methods and approaches.