02/10/2026
🏆 A win for girls wellbeing, friendship & community ❤️
We are delighted that YMCA Edinburgh & Pilmeny Development Project’s Girls Wellbeing Groups have won the Community Group Award at the North Edinburgh Community Awards.
Our groups offer girls a welcoming space to be themselves, try new things and build supportive friendships. Through shared activities and trusted relationships, we help girls improve their wellbeing, grow in confidence and feel more connected to others.
Growing up as a girl can mean navigating many pressures such as appearance, social media and expectations over who you should be and how you should act. Having a space for girls to feel listened to, valued and supportive matters.
The award celebrates the girls who make the groups their own and the staff and volunteers who support them each week. All involved are proud of what we have built together and the long-standing partnerships.
A big thanks to Harbour Homes for this recognition and to our funders The City of Edinburgh Council KFC Youth Foundation Scottish Children's Lottery & Leith Benevolent Fund. Your vital support makes the work happen.
Join us in celebrating these brilliant girls and everyone involved 🎉
