Focus Youth Project

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We also offer various outdoor training courses for our young people in skiing, kayaking etc

The Focus Youth Project is a registered charity that delivers youth work services to those between 12 and 25 in Viewpark, Tannochside, Birkenshaw and nearby areas.

26/10/2026

We are delighted to announce that George Campbell received the Special Achievement Award at North Lanarkshire Councils' Provost Award Ceremony 2026, for his contribution to youth services at the Focus Youth Project.

Well done George - from the Trustees, Youth work team and all the youth members.

We are all so proud of you!

12/10/2026

Well done to all the young people who recently completed the Royal Yachting Association Emergency First Aid course at the Focus Youth Project. They Learnt some really important first aid skills, including CPR, dealing with drowning and breathing difficulties, the recover position, circulation problems, fractures and bandaging. Well done to:- Miyah, Amber, Gracie, Laycee, Lewis, Lewis, AJ, Layton, Lawson, Malcolm, Joseph and Barry.

08/09/2026

A big welcome to all of our new first year members who have recently joined the Project. We hope you are settling in well to your new evening youth group.

The summer holidays are the busiest time of the year for the Focus Youth Project. Below is some of our key highlights-

Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award Group - Well done to Orla, Maja, Lia, Daniel, James and Oliver who have successfully completed the Navigational Skills Course as art of their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award.

Trinity College Arts Awards - 18 young people successfully complete the Arts Award during the summer holidays. Well done to our 2nd year plus embroidery group - Bobbie, Eve M, Eve C, Ellise, Ava C, Katy, Orla and Maddison. Well done to our First Year Personalised Tote Bag group - Malcolm, AJ, Cayla, Laycee, Gracie, Sophie, Anna, Riley, Amber and Mirren. Great work everyone!

Trinity College Rock Awards - A big congratulations to Lacey and Hannah who successfully complete the Trinity College Rock Awards.
Lacey Passed the initial vocal exam with merit, and Hannah passed Grade 2 vocals with distinction. A big thank you to Sam our music worker who supported the girls with there music.

Junior Outdoor Training Programme - Our young people have been having fun whilst learning new skill and gaining the following new qualifications -

Powerboating Level 1 - Alfie, Emily, Ellise, Derri, Renae, Thea, AJ, Barry, Nathan.

Kayaking Level 1 - Cayla, Anna, Nathan, Barry, Jacob, Hannah, Kayden, Jordan, Mirren, Lacey, Leah, Amber, Miyah, Gracie, Jennifer.

Paddleboarding Level 1 - Jax, Blake, Lucas, Lewis, Ollie, Lia, Holly, Sophie, Laycee, Amber, Miyah.

Sailing Level 1 - Bethany, Eve, Nadia, Orla, Maddison.

Well done from the Focus Trustees, Development Team, Sessional Team and Volunteers.

16/06/2026

We are recruiting for our new First Year Groups. If your child is starting First Year in August and would like to enrol, please return the enrolment form given to the school by Wednesday 23rd June.

Places are limited, due to funding constraints.

If you need any further information, please contact us on [email protected]

A big thank you to Tannochside Primary, John Paul II Primary and Aitkenhead Primary for organising a visit with their P7 pupils.

10/06/2026

Focus Youth Project - Employability Programme.

The young people on the Employability programme are learning new life skills, cooking a variety of dishes in the kitchen.

The group have also been involved in Trinity College Arts Award making shields for their award.

Some members have been involved in voluntary work, learning how to operate a petrol lawn mower and strimmer. Doing a good job for some members of the Viewpark Community.

Four of the members have been involved in the SVQF Level 4 Work Placement Module, developing their working skills in preparation for college course.

If you are aged 16+ and not in training, education or employment and would like to find out more information about his programme, please contact Focus on 01698 811925

12/05/2026

The Evening Groups at the Focus Youth Project have just completed their last 8 week programmes.

See our best bits below.

If you have any questions/queries, please get in touch

Address

440 Laburnum Road, Viewpark
Uddingston
G715HZ

Telephone

+441698811925

Website

https://focusyouthcentre.org/

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