The Hopeman Skate and BMX Club in Moray, Scotland has been awarded £14,658 to help with upgrading their skate park facility in Hopeman. Welcoming the funding Terry Brown, Chairman of the Hopeman Skate and BMX Club, said: "We are absolutely delighted with our award from the Young People’s Fund. Adding this new equipment is a major part of the final development phase of the park. As most people in our community know, the park is one of the few places young people can really call their own. From the very beginning, they have been involved with everything from the park's design and layout to the club's fundraising activities. They take real pride in their patch by keeping it clean and tidy and we are proud of them for looking after it. I'm sure that the new ramps will attract even more young skaters and riders to the park where they can meet new friends and develop their sporting talents."

Launched in August 2005 the £20 million Young People’s Fund from the Big Lottery Fund aims to fund projects working with you people in Scotland aged between 11 and 25. The Big Lottery Fund is working with Young Scot and Volunteer Development Scotland to promote and deliver this programme.