A NEW youth fund has been launched to help young people thrive.
GoFibre, an independent Scottish broadband provider, has partnered with community organisation theSpace Scotland CIC to launch theSpace Youth Work Resources Fund.
The scheme will support youth programmes in Dunbar and the wider East Lothian area.
Neil Conaghan, chief executive at GoFibre, said: "GoFibre is about more than cables and connections – it’s about helping communities excel where we build.
"Young people in Dunbar are bursting with energy and ideas, and initiatives like this give them a chance to channel that into skills and opportunities that last a lifetime.
"We’re proud to stand alongside theSpace and play a small part in shaping futures that are as bright and full of potential as the network we deliver."
GoFibre will contribute £2,000 to the charity until July 2026.
Funding will support youth worker Craig Reid and cover learning materials, safety equipment and expert-led sessions.
theSpace has worked with young people in East Lothian for nearly 20 years.
The organisation has delivered projects including skatepark upgrades, youth-led community spaces, live music events and skills training.
The new youth worker will lead activity groups for 13-16-year-olds.
Programmes will include cycling clubs and the John Muir Awards.
Adrian Girling, director at theSpace Scotland CIC, said: "Since Covid, we’ve seen more young people lose confidence at school and, for many, the classroom alone isn’t enough to spark inspiration.
"This fund helps us change that – through skate ramps, café training, music nights or outdoor adventures, we create moments that matter.
"With GoFibre’s support, we can grow those moments into stepping stones for the future, showing young people that their passions can become pathways."
The initiative is supported by East Lothian Council, Dunbar Community Council, and Dunbar and East Linton Area Partnership.
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