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Launching a New Youth Work Manifesto for Election 2021

In advance of the 2021 Scottish Parliament Election, Youth Scotland has joined with YouthLink Scotland and our sector partners to support the launch of Resilient, Resourceful and Reimagined - a manifesto for youth work in Scotland.

Youth Scotland partner with Scottish Government to hear the views of Young Islanders

Working in partnership with Scotland’s island communities and Scottish Government, Youth Scotland is launching a new programme for and about Scotland’s young islanders; aimed at understanding their views, concerns, hopes and ambitions, the programme will deliver the Young Islanders Network and the exciting Young Islander’s Challenge.

Youth Scotland guidance on the resumption of youth work services during Covid-19

Following the First Minister’s announcement today on Scotland’s progression to Phase 3 of Scotland's route map through and out of the crisis, we are pleased to begin planning with our members for the safe resumption of community-based youth work services in accordance with the official guidance.

Youth Scotland Action Fund makes immediate impact for community youth groups during Covid-19 outbreak

Youth Scotland submission to the Cross-Party Group Children and Young People

Youth Scotland is proud to champion and further the cause of universal community-based youth work in Scotland. We were pleased to contribute again to the ongoing #InvestInYouthWork campaign as part of the Cross Party Group on Children and Young People at the Scottish Parliament on 4 February.

Announcing Phase 5 of the CashBack for Communities Programme

The Boys’ Brigade Scotland, Girlguiding Scotland, Scouts Scotland and Youth Scotland today announced they have been successfully funded as part of CashBack for Communities Phase 5, to continue their Generation CashBack programme for a further three years.

Campaign to save youth work services as figures reveal millions in cuts

The #InvestInYouthWork campaign is supported by youth work organisations across Scotland and has been launched with Celebrity Chef Tom Kitchin, who is a passionate advocate for the life changing impact of youth work.

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Announcing the return of the Youth Scotland Rural Action Fund

Youth Scotland, The Robertson Trust and The Gannochy Trust announce funding for rural youth work.

Another huge success for the Big Ideas Weekend

160 young people, youth workers and partners were once again part of the biggest event in youth work

Youth workers say community relations negatively impacted since EU referendum

A report released today by two leading youth work sector organisations shows youth workers have witnessed a negative impact on community relations since the EU Referendum in June 2016.

Youth work organisations partner up on Brexit

YouthLink Scotland and Youth Scotland have been awarded funding from the Scottish Government’s Brexit Stakeholder Engagement Fund to support the youth work sector on Brexit

Young Placechangers Ideas Fund opens for applications

Young Placechangers puts young people in the lead role – bringing together the wider community to look at local spaces, plan and deliver improvements. From 11 October 2018 young people and youth groups can apply to the Young Placechangers Ideas Fund for Seedcorn grants (up to £500) and larger Ideas Fund grants (up to £3,000).

Audit Scotland and Youth Scotland launch Inform 100 to engage young people in public services

Inform 100 is an exciting new project where young people will help Audit Scotland look at public services in Scotland.

First Minister Recognises YoYP Achievements

The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, will recognise tens of thousands of young Scots with a special certificate to say thank you for their contribution to the Year of Young People 2018

Youth Scotland reach landmark 50,000th youth award

50,000 young people have now received a Hi5 Award, Dynamic Youth Award or Youth Achievement Award across Scotland

Announcing the Youth Scotland Rural Action Fund

Youth Scotland has received a significant funding boost to help grow and develop universal community based youth work across Scotland

Young Placechangers programme takes off in Year of Young People

Scotland’s parks and greenspace charity, greenspace scotland has received £90,100 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to develop the Young Placechangers programme over the next two years in partnership with Youth Scotland.

Awards Network launch of ‘Awards Aware’ scheme a success at Scottish Parliament Reception

Youth Scotland’s Awards case studies now available

Youth Scotland’s Awards: Supporting young people to achieve their potential — their stories, is a selection of inspiring case studies from the Youth Scotland Award's many success stories.

The Informed Trustee

The Informed Trustee - a trustee training programme at SCQF Level 7, endorsed by Napier University

Youth Scotland’s AGM 2017 a Success

Youth Scotland's Annual General Meeting 2017 proved a great night for all who joined us for a celebration of a year in community based youth work.