The funding will be used over three years to expand the organisation's Essential Life Skills project which is aimed at supporting isolated and vulnerable young people in the Dartford and Gravesham areas of Kent.This will include a series of workshops and follow-up support sessions covering meetings with stakeholders referrers and beneficiary groups one to one needs analysis sessions accredited skills in assertiveness communication skills and negotiation. These will help beneficiaries handle difficult situations deal with conflict and improve self-confidence and self-esteem.