Welcome to STARPIC PROJECT “a great community project for all“.
Founded in 2014 by Chris Cooney with the vision to bring activities into communities. Originally starting in a church hall, the project has grown and engages with over 95 young people weekly. We deliver activities to various age groups, working in partnership with communities, schools and other agencies throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians.
The focus is to improve achievement while making sports and activities accessible to families, removing barriers and making it accessible for all with a holistic approach. Identifying challenges within the community and school environment assists in supporting children and young people to lead healthy, active lifestyles now and in the future. We are currently delivering activities to young people and families within the top 5% detailed in the ‘Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation’. https://simd.scot/
The project charity purposes are to advance citizenship and community development in the interests of social welfare with the objective of improving the conditions of life in the community while working with organisations and assist in the advancement of public participation in sport. More information can be located online at OSCR.
Starpic deliver various activities throughout Edinburgh as part of the ‘active schools’ programme.