The Francis C Scott Trust has an annual distributable income of about 1m. It will continue to support projects addressing community deprivation in young people up to the age of 19, but is about to unveil proposals to make 11- to 13-year-olds a focus of its grant-giving.
Chris Batten, director of the trust, said: "This is the age when young people are making the transition from primary school to secondary school: it's when they are most likely to experience adult issues - drugs, sex, bullying - for the first time, and it all coincides with puberty."
The trust supports voluntary projects in Cumbria and Lancashire that focus on personal development, building self-esteem and emotional resilience, often through drama and outdoor education. It is looking into school-based mentoring: pairing Year 6 students with Year 8 buddies.
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