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Befriending, Mentoring and Family Support for young people and their families across Lanarkshire.

We are a charity providing a volunteering opportunity for people to make a real difference in the life of a young person needing support. This takes the form of one to one outings, building up a relationship and giving the young person a positive adult role model in the life.

01/09/2026

We’re looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager to join our growing team!

Could you help COVEY make an even bigger difference?

COVEY has been a lifeline for children, young people and families across Lanarkshire since 1992. Now, we’re looking for a passionate and relationship-focused Fundraising Manager to join our growing team.

This is a brand-new role with a real opportunity to shape our fundraising approach from the ground up, developing community and corporate partnerships, creating exciting fundraising events, growing unrestricted income and building lasting relationships with our supporters.

⭐️ If you’re confident, proactive and great at building relationships

⭐️ If you know how to spot opportunities and turn them into meaningful support

⭐️ If you’re passionate about making a difference in your community

…we’d love to hear from you!

We offer flexible working, a strong benefits package, learning and development opportunities, staff wellbeing activities and, most importantly, the chance to play a key role in helping COVEY reach even more people who need us.

Could this be your next role? Apply today using the link below and help us build a brighter future for Lanarkshire’s children, young people and families.

https://goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP1000001r2KrIAI/fundraising-manager

28/08/2026

We’re hiring: Group Facilitator (North Lanarkshire)

Do you love creating fun, inclusive experiences that help children and young people grow in confidence, learn new skills and build friendships?

COVEY is looking for a Group Facilitator to join our North Lanarkshire Befriending Groups, supporting children and young people aged 8–16, including young people with additional support needs.

You’ll help create and deliver a varied programme of activities, giving young people opportunities to:

⭐️ Get creative through arts, crafts, music and drama

⭐️ Develop practical life skills through activities like baking and smoothie making

⭐️ Get active through sports and outdoor activities

⭐️ Build confidence and social skills through exciting community outings

⭐️ Make friends, develop relationships and try new things

⭐️ Most importantly - have fun!

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, creative and passionate about making a difference in their local community - someone who can bring new ideas and exciting opportunities to children and young people across North Lanarkshire.

If you’re ready to help young people try new things, build confidence and have fun, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now using the link below and join COVEY’s team.

https://goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP1000001w5OXIAY/group-facilitator-north-lanarkshire-befriending-project

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26/08/2026

We’re proud to be featured in SSE’s Community Investment Review 2025/26, celebrating inspiring examples of community-led action.

Thanks to SSE’s Clyde Extension Community Fund, COVEY received £45,000 over three years to help deliver our rural befriending and mentoring services - providing tailored 1:1 and group support for young people facing challenges in Biggar and Symington.

This is one of many projects supported through SSE’s Community Investment Programme, which awarded £24.9 million to communities last year.

Together, we’re helping create lasting positive change and building stronger, more resilient communities! 💜

SSE plc

19/08/2026

What a fantastic summer it’s been at COVEY!

From Topgolf and Museum trips to Blairdrummond Safari Park and Wiston Lodge, there have been plenty of opportunities to get out, have fun and make some brilliant memories together.

Here’s a little look back at some of the highlights from an action-packed Summer ☀️

18/08/2026

We're hiring!

Do you have experience working with children and young people with additional support needs (ASN)? Are you creative, enthusiastic and passionate about helping young people build confidence and life skills?

COVEY is looking for a Group Facilitator to join our ANGELS Project!

ANGELS supports young people aged 8–15 across South Lanarkshire, delivering fun, engaging weekly activities including:

⭐️ Arts, crafts, music & drama
⭐️ Baking & practical life skills
⭐️ Social and communication activities
⭐️ Physical and wellbeing sessions
⭐️ Community outings & new experiences

As Group Facilitator, you’ll create safe, welcoming and inclusive spaces where young people feel supported, heard and encouraged to get involved. You’ll also work alongside volunteers and the ANGELS Coordinator to ensure activities are meaningful, impactful and responsive to individual needs.

If you have great ideas for activities that help young people learn, grow and have fun, we’d love to hear from you!

Ready to make a difference? Use the link below to learn more about our employee benefits and details on how to apply.

https://goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP1000001uDMzIAM/angels-group-facilitator

14/08/2026

COVEY’s Family Support Team was delighted to work with Police Scotland to deliver a unique accredited event for our young people.

Young people gained an insight into policing, explored career pathways, and discussed community safety, challenging stigma, and the skills and qualities needed for a career in the police.

We hope to offer more sessions like this in the future so even more COVEY young people can benefit! 😀

12/08/2026

We were delighted to bring families together recently for a fantastic trip to Heads of Ayr. This was such a brilliant day, bringing together our Flourishing Families and Whole Family Support projects.

Days like this highlight just how important it is for families to get the chance to connect and simply enjoy positive experiences together.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and helped make the trip so great! ☀️

01/08/2026

It was fantastic to be part of Lanarkshire Pride today, celebrating inclusion, equality and diversity 🌈

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat with us and learn more about COVEY.

We loved sharing the range of volunteering opportunities available and talking about the difference volunteers make across our communities.

If you've been thinking about volunteering and want to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

You can get in touch using the link below:

www.covey.org.uk/becomeavolunteer

Thank you so much 😀

🌈

28/07/2026

Our Flourishing Families South summer outings have been all about connection and laughter! From the excitement of Topgolf to the team challenges at Wiston Lodge, the group had the chance to enjoy quality time together.

These outings are more than just activities, they’re opportunities to build friendships and make memories that last long after summer ends.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make these days so special. 😀

Address

Regent House, 9 High Patrick Street
Hamilton
ML37JA

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+441698894013

Website

http://covey.org.uk/

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