PEEK was established in October 2000, in response to local people’s calls for provision to be made for their Children and seeks to combat this atmosphere of limited choices and few chances by listening carefully to the voices of local children and young people and helping them to meet their goals, thereby increasing their life expectations. Through a variety of long-term (Singing Group, Music Group, Theatre Group, Funclubs, NICHE and YouthBank) and short-term activities (Funshops, Holiday Clubs,  PA Week) the participants aged between 5-21yrs are offered both choices and chances designed to discover and develop skills, increase confidence and self esteem and to enjoy the challenges and opportunities the project can provide.  Thanks to much support from a number of funders including The Church of Scotland, Lloyds TSB, Children in Need, Big Lottery, Moffat Trust and The Tudor trust( amongst a few) PEEK can ensure a quality service for local children and young people.  PEEK currently employs 3 F/T and 7 P/T staff with a pool of specialist staff and volunteers.   Furthermore, we are managed by a voluntary board of directors made up of local parents and adults. 

 

Successes & Developments

Strathclyde Youth Achievement Awards

Community Project of the Year 2009 – Overall Winner.

Contribution to fundraising 2009- Recognition Smithycroft Niche Girls group

Young Volunteer of Year 2009 – Recognition PEEK Young Person

Young Volunteer of Year 2008 – Recognition PEEK Young Person

Adult Volunteer of Year 2008 – Recognition PEEK Parent Volunteer

Project Scotland

Three local young people placed with PEEK through Project Scotland- two taken on as employees once completed 2008.

VOSCAR Award 2008- Contribution to the Arts – PEEK Young Person

Faithworks Awards

Improving the lives of children & young people 2009 – Finalist

Recognition

SOS PEEK group (12 Young people) recognised for their contribution to anti sectarian work – Dynamic Earth & Parliament, 2008.

Training & Development

Two young people completed their HNC in Community Development whilst F/T volunteering with PEEK, 2008.

9 Young People completed their certified Child Protection Training Course, 2009

6 Young People completed their Youth Work principles Training course, 2009

17 Young People completed their certified First Aid course, 2009

Fundraising

30 young people personally organised various local fundraising events, successfully raising over £1500, 2007-2009.

£107,534 awarded to PEEK by The Big Lottery Young Peoples Fund, 2006 for the development of the NICHE programme over 3 years.  Young People also involved in developing this application.

Programme Development

Duke of Edinburgh Programme developed and established – June 2008.  To date 22 young people have almost gained their bronze award with only their expedition to complete.