The National Marine Aquarium has received a £10,000 grant from the Big Lottery Fund which will enable young carers to participate in the Ocean Squad programme.
Ocean Squad members get to have a go at snorkelling, take a boat trip and explore the restricted areas at the Aquarium going to places only scientists are able to go! All costs including activities, materials, equipment and lunches will be covered by the grant.
The NMA has received the grant from the Awards for All Scheme in recognition of the quality of the work it is doing in the local community.
The grant will pay for groups of young carers aged between nine and 14 to take part in a series of six exciting Ocean Squad adventures.
Joe Farrow, Ocean Squad coordinator at the National Marine Aquarium said:
“We are really excited about this funding from the Big Lottery which allows us to offer complimentary Ocean Squad places to local young carers. We really want to help bring the young carer community together and offer the kids the chance to try new things, make new friends and have a break from the day to day pressures of life.”
For more information about the Young Carers Ocean Squad contact Liz or Joe on 01752 275233 or email learning@national-aquarium.co.uk
