Charity nets cash to improve youth wellbeing

Source: The Press Association

Thousands of youngsters across the UK could benefit from a new scheme which aims to boost their physical and mental health.

The charity UK Youth announced it has secured £116,000 in Government funding to run the Health and Wellbeing Challenge.

The cash injection from the Department of Health will enable the charity to roll out the programme across the UK.

It aims to reach around 20,000 young people who will set themselves personal challenges designed to improve their lifestyles.