The cash is coming from the Young Start fund, distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund and is part of over 拢2 million being distributed to organisations across Scotland. The Falkirk group will receive 拢98,544 which will be used to continue funding the Centre Forward programme which works with young people with learning disabilities who are aged 16-24 years. They will deliver two 36-week programmes of learning and personal development. By using sport and physical activity as a catalyst for promoting positive change, the group will combine certificated SQA Units within curriculum areas with practical based physical activity sessions. Derek Allison, chief executive of Falkirk Foundation, said: 鈥淲e鈥檙e absolutely delighted to have secured funding for the next two years for our Centre Forward programme. This support from the National Lottery Young Start fund means we can continue working closely with young people aged 16鈥24 who have additional support needs, at a time in their lives when targeted help can make a lasting difference. 鈥淐entre Forward isn鈥檛 just about employment or training it鈥檚 about building the resilience, self-esteem and confidence that so many of these young people have had knocked over the years. The programme creates a safe, supportive environment where they鈥檙e encouraged to set goals, push themselves, and realise what they鈥檙e capable of. “With this funding, we鈥檒l be able to reach even more young people, help them overcome barriers, and support them to take positive steps towards their future whether that鈥檚 further education, work, or simply feeling more confident in their day-to-day lives.鈥 He added: 鈥淲e鈥檙e incredibly proud of the impact Centre Forward has already made, and we鈥檙e excited to keep building on that over the next two years. A huge thank you to the National Lottery Young Start fund for making it all possible.” This hugely successful programme has been funded by the National Lottery for the last two years and the continuation of the support shows the importance and impact that it makes. Announcing the funding, The National Lottery Community Fund, Scotland chair, Kate Still, said: 鈥淲e鈥檙e thrilled to be able to continue funding such a broad range of vital projects for young people all over Scotland. 鈥淲e are always keen to support projects鈥痶hat put鈥疭cotland鈥檚鈥痽oung people鈥痑t the heart of鈥痶he development and running of services. If your group has an idea鈥痟ow鈥痽ou鈥痺ould make this happen, then we鈥檇 love to hear from you.鈥