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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.