FET-LOR UPDATE GETTING STARTED WITH OUR BIG PROJECT
June 2013—Issue 1
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Fet-Lor
Update
Getting
started with
our Big
Project
ABOVE: OUR CURRENT BUILDING
HIGHLIGHTS
Our Big Project Gets Started
Fundraising is in full swing at Fet-Lor as we are
set to start the first phase of our big project.
Fet-Lor’s current facilities are falling down so
we need to build a new youth centre facility,
and have planned a new and ambitious
programme to make the best possible use of
the brand new space.
The first phase is the construction of a
separate nursery to the rear of the building,
and construction has begun to make this a
reality. Building work is due to be complete by
October 2013, giving us an ambitious
timeframe in which to raise the necessary
funds for phase 2 of the build. We are
confident that with the continued support of
our sponsors and increasing fundraising effort
we will be on track to begin phase 2 by the
beginning of 2014.
The separate nursery will increase our rental
income threefold, thus increasing our capacity
to run a more ambitious programme and
reach more young people in north Edinburgh
facing multiple deprivation.
Phase two is the complete demolition and
reconstruction of our current building. This
will not only respond to current shortcomings
in accessibility, safety, and energy efficiency,
but will also provide a platform for a new
model of youth work.
The new centre (design concept is pictured
right) will have improved sporting and training
facilities, a climbing wall and much more. It
will no longer be shared with a nursery, and so
can be dedicated to improving the lives of
young people. This will be done by bringing in
partners, like the Prince’s Trust and Aberlour,
who will have a presence in the new building
and bring national programmes to these
young people who are most in need.
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New Building
Plans for the new building are complete, phase 1 begins
in June and fundraising for phase 2 is well underway.
The space will also afford us the opportunity to
implement a plan for increased focus on
entrepreneurialism and enterprise by young
people who have difficulty transitioning into
the traditional job market. The next edition of
this newsletter will give further details of the
plans that are in the works for social enterprise
at Fet-Lor, so watch this space!
We will continue to run our proven successful
programme of traditional youth work,
accredited activities such as Duke of
Edinburgh and Youth Achievement Awards,
work with vulnerable groups, and strong
integration with local and community
partners for maximal lasting effect on the
young people and community we serve.
Bike-A-Thon
Planning and consultation phases coming to completion
for Fet-Lor’s first social enterprise. We hope it’s the first
of many!
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What the Young People
have been doing
Young people have been busy over the past
few months helping to plan for the new
building, completing accredited courses,
inspiring others and getting involved in their
communities. We are so proud!
They have been involved with the
Greenspace Trust planting wildflowers and Fet-Lor takes part in a
spray painting art onto local cycle tracks scheme to improve the
(pictured right).
infrastructure of the
Our special needs group has just
completed their Gold Expedition for their
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. That is an
incredible achievement for any young
person. You can check out videos of the
experience on the Fet-Lor Youtube
Channel
(www.youtube.com/FetLorYouth).
local community.
COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING
Young people from Fet-Lor Showed their support
for the new building by raising funds, wearing
funny outfits and cycling for Fet-Lor. On May 31st,
2013. They raised money and community support
and it was fantastic day out
Huge thank you to Loretto School for providing
the bikes!
CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS ONLINE AT:
E-mail facebook.com/fetloryouthcentre
Fet-Lor into the 21st Century
Social Media and Fet-Lor
Social Media Roundup
@FetLorYouthCLub
www.facebook.com/
fetloryouthcentre
www.youtube.com/
fetloryouth
www.justgiving.com/fetloryouthclub
www.fetloryouthclub.org.uk
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Fet-Lor has been busy improving the way we communicate with
donors, partners, and our community.
That means that we’ve been building up our online connectivity and
we’ve been broadcasting some of the great work we do using social
media. Young people from Fet-Lor are getting involved in using social
media for marketing, which gives them yet another opportunity to
build up their repertoire of employable skills with Fet-Lor, all while
helping us to reap the rewards of social media for the third sector.
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