Rural Community Gateway

What's your project?

Hope 2 Oban (H2O) is a Christian charitable youth work organisation formed by folk from churches of the Oban area in Autumn 2003.

H2O aims to serve young people by helping to meet their physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs through innovative and dynamic Christian youth work.

Where is it?

Oban, gateway to the western isles.

Who's involved?

• Board of 12 Directors,
• 20+ volunteers involved in five core teams (prayer, youth, business, events and local fundraising) and assisting with regular groups and one-off events
• Two full-time youth-workers alongside student placement opportunities.

How is it funded?

Locally – Local individual supporters, churches and trusts alongside H2O fund-raising events
Nationally - Laidlaw Youth Trust, Parish Development Fund, Rank Foundation, Robertson Trust, Waterside Trust.

When is it funded to?

Ongoing.

Biggest achievement so far?

It’s all good, so no one biggest achievement.

• Work in Oban High School
• Occasional local Primary school work
• Partnership working in the area and nationally with SSC (a club for the youth of Scotland)
• Exploring Christian faith with young people
• Recognition from Oban High School through their nomination of Hope 2 Oban for a 2007 Scottish Education Award, with H2O coming in the final three for ‘Education Supporter of the Year’.

Any downsides so far?

Lots of opportunities, so biggest challenge can be where to focus efforts so as to be effective.

Any advice needed from Rural Gateway users?

Yes – all advice and feedback welcome
Contact ewen@hope2oban.org.uk

Further Information

http://www.hope2oban.org.uk/

First photo taken at summer sailing experience on the 'Next Wave' tall ship, chartered from YWAM.

Second photo taken at Wacky, Wet and Dry Day hosted by Hope 2 Oban in partnership with 'Stramash', the local authority outdoor education provider. The day saw 18 local young people try their hand at sea kayaking, sailing, climbing and abseiling. 

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