In the heart of Falkirk town centre, a once-disused furniture store is being transformed into something extraordinary - a vibrant Youth Hub, led by Go! Youth Trust. Thanks to support from the Community Choices Small Grants Programme, the organisation has installed a new kitchen that will serve as the beating heart of the new space.

This modern kitchen is already making a significant impact, enabling young people aged 10 to 25 to take part in cooking classes, develop independent living skills, and access a welcoming, safe space where they feel at home.

Since the installation, around 30 young people have successfully completed a REHIS Food Hygiene qualification, and another 30 have achieved a Healthy Eating and Living qualification—demonstrating the real-life benefits of this investment.

Go! Youth Trust delivers a wide range of programmes aimed at supporting young people who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education, employment, or training. In addition, the organisation offers universal youth work drop-in sessions, open to all young people in the community.

Referrals are welcomed from young people, parents, and partner organisations. To learn more about their work, please visit the Go! Youth Trust website.

The project is already creating opportunities for young people to grow in confidence, explore new interests, and build a better future. By removing barriers such as food insecurity and lack of access to cooking facilities, Go! Youth Trust is helping to create a fairer and healthier community.