CashBack for Communities
@cashbackscot.bsky.social
CashBack for Communities is a Scottish Government programme which takes funds recovered from the proceeds of crime and invests them into free activities and programmes for young people and communities across Scotland.
CashBackForCommunities.org
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Our Impact Report 2024–2025 is now live!
This year, CashBack for Communities supported over supported over 15,000 young people, delivered £6.2 million in funding, and worked with 29 partners to create real change across Scotland.
📘 Read the full report: cashbackforcommunities.org/regions/
This year, CashBack for Communities supported over supported over 15,000 young people, delivered £6.2 million in funding, and worked with 29 partners to create real change across Scotland.
📘 Read the full report: cashbackforcommunities.org/regions/
Our Impact Report 2024–2025 is now live!
This year, CashBack for Communities supported over supported over 15,000 young people, delivered £6.2 million in funding, and worked with 29 partners to create real change across Scotland.
📘 Read the full report: cashbackforcommunities.org/regions/
This year, CashBack for Communities supported over supported over 15,000 young people, delivered £6.2 million in funding, and worked with 29 partners to create real change across Scotland.
📘 Read the full report: cashbackforcommunities.org/regions/
September 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Our Impact Report 2024–2025 is now live!
This year, CashBack for Communities supported over supported over 15,000 young people, delivered £6.2 million in funding, and worked with 29 partners to create real change across Scotland.
📘 Read the full report: cashbackforcommunities.org/regions/
This year, CashBack for Communities supported over supported over 15,000 young people, delivered £6.2 million in funding, and worked with 29 partners to create real change across Scotland.
📘 Read the full report: cashbackforcommunities.org/regions/
All submitted applications are now undergoing a structured and multi-stage assessment process. This process is designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and consistency in the evaluation of proposals.
For updates on the process : cashbackforcommunities.org/application-...
For updates on the process : cashbackforcommunities.org/application-...
August 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
All submitted applications are now undergoing a structured and multi-stage assessment process. This process is designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and consistency in the evaluation of proposals.
For updates on the process : cashbackforcommunities.org/application-...
For updates on the process : cashbackforcommunities.org/application-...
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On Monday, we launched a new #sextortion resource with Education Scotland & Minister @siobhian.bsky.social
Requested by teachers & co-produced by young people, the new resource includes a short video & notes to support vital conversations
Learn more:
crimestoppers-uk.org/fearless/new...
Requested by teachers & co-produced by young people, the new resource includes a short video & notes to support vital conversations
Learn more:
crimestoppers-uk.org/fearless/new...
June 13, 2025 at 5:39 AM
On Monday, we launched a new #sextortion resource with Education Scotland & Minister @siobhian.bsky.social
Requested by teachers & co-produced by young people, the new resource includes a short video & notes to support vital conversations
Learn more:
crimestoppers-uk.org/fearless/new...
Requested by teachers & co-produced by young people, the new resource includes a short video & notes to support vital conversations
Learn more:
crimestoppers-uk.org/fearless/new...
📢Apply now📢
CashBack for Communities is now open for applications.
The next phase will run from April 2026 to March 2029. Up to £26m is available and organisations can apply for grants of between £150,000 and £1,500,000.
Find out more and apply👇
cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/
CashBack for Communities is now open for applications.
The next phase will run from April 2026 to March 2029. Up to £26m is available and organisations can apply for grants of between £150,000 and £1,500,000.
Find out more and apply👇
cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/
June 12, 2025 at 9:08 AM
📢Apply now📢
CashBack for Communities is now open for applications.
The next phase will run from April 2026 to March 2029. Up to £26m is available and organisations can apply for grants of between £150,000 and £1,500,000.
Find out more and apply👇
cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/
CashBack for Communities is now open for applications.
The next phase will run from April 2026 to March 2029. Up to £26m is available and organisations can apply for grants of between £150,000 and £1,500,000.
Find out more and apply👇
cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/
"My relationships are now a lot stronger. I feel I can talk to my mum a lot more whereas before I wasn’t open with her."
This year's @starcatchersuk.bsky.social CashBack for Young Parents Impact Report includes participants' stories and the issues affecting their lives the most👇
This year's @starcatchersuk.bsky.social CashBack for Young Parents Impact Report includes participants' stories and the issues affecting their lives the most👇
CashBack for Young Parents has made a real difference in the lives of young families & we’re thrilled to share the report ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CashBack-for-Young-Parents-Report-2024-2025-FINAL_compressed.pdf
Thanks
@fifegingerbread.bsky.social @cashbackscot.bsky.social 🙌
Thanks
@fifegingerbread.bsky.social @cashbackscot.bsky.social 🙌
June 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
"My relationships are now a lot stronger. I feel I can talk to my mum a lot more whereas before I wasn’t open with her."
This year's @starcatchersuk.bsky.social CashBack for Young Parents Impact Report includes participants' stories and the issues affecting their lives the most👇
This year's @starcatchersuk.bsky.social CashBack for Young Parents Impact Report includes participants' stories and the issues affecting their lives the most👇
💡Join the CashBack for Communities team💡
We're hiring! Join us as our new Communications Executive and help us share the difference the programme is making in the lives of young people across Scotland.
🗓️Closes 16 June
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We're hiring! Join us as our new Communications Executive and help us share the difference the programme is making in the lives of young people across Scotland.
🗓️Closes 16 June
👇
We're hiring 📢
The CashBack for Communities team are looking for an enthusiastic Communications Executive to join them to promote & share the impact of this unique Scottish Government funding programme.
Applications close 16 June
Apply now 👇
inspiringscotland.org.uk/who-we-are/t...
The CashBack for Communities team are looking for an enthusiastic Communications Executive to join them to promote & share the impact of this unique Scottish Government funding programme.
Applications close 16 June
Apply now 👇
inspiringscotland.org.uk/who-we-are/t...
We are recruiting! Join Inspiring Scotland's team!
Inspiring Scotland is recruiting for new members of staff to join the team.
inspiringscotland.org.uk
June 5, 2025 at 7:55 AM
💡Join the CashBack for Communities team💡
We're hiring! Join us as our new Communications Executive and help us share the difference the programme is making in the lives of young people across Scotland.
🗓️Closes 16 June
👇
We're hiring! Join us as our new Communications Executive and help us share the difference the programme is making in the lives of young people across Scotland.
🗓️Closes 16 June
👇
Time to celebrate – it’s #VolunteersWeek🎉
Thank you to the volunteers who make our communities stronger every day. And congrats to the young CashBack for Communities participants who are building positive connections in their communities by volunteering.
#volunteersweek2025
Thank you to the volunteers who make our communities stronger every day. And congrats to the young CashBack for Communities participants who are building positive connections in their communities by volunteering.
#volunteersweek2025
June 2, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Time to celebrate – it’s #VolunteersWeek🎉
Thank you to the volunteers who make our communities stronger every day. And congrats to the young CashBack for Communities participants who are building positive connections in their communities by volunteering.
#volunteersweek2025
Thank you to the volunteers who make our communities stronger every day. And congrats to the young CashBack for Communities participants who are building positive connections in their communities by volunteering.
#volunteersweek2025
🗓️Last chance to register🗓️
The last online information session on how to apply for CashBack for Communities funding is:
Tuesday 3 June 6-7pm
Register on our website👇
cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/
The last online information session on how to apply for CashBack for Communities funding is:
Tuesday 3 June 6-7pm
Register on our website👇
cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/
May 29, 2025 at 12:16 PM
🗓️Last chance to register🗓️
The last online information session on how to apply for CashBack for Communities funding is:
Tuesday 3 June 6-7pm
Register on our website👇
cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/
The last online information session on how to apply for CashBack for Communities funding is:
Tuesday 3 June 6-7pm
Register on our website👇
cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/
📽️New video on how to apply📽️
A video recording of one of our funding information webinars is now available on our website under Key Info👇
cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/
A video recording of one of our funding information webinars is now available on our website under Key Info👇
cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/
Opening Soon - CashBack for Communities
A new phase of funding has been announced for the Scottish Government’s CashBack for Communities programme. The fund will strengthen communities across Scotland by supporting young people at risk of i...
cashbackforcommunities.org
May 28, 2025 at 3:35 PM
📽️New video on how to apply📽️
A video recording of one of our funding information webinars is now available on our website under Key Info👇
cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/
A video recording of one of our funding information webinars is now available on our website under Key Info👇
cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/
💡New info on how to apply💡
Detailed information on how to apply for CashBack for Communities funding is now on our website👇
cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/
Detailed information on how to apply for CashBack for Communities funding is now on our website👇
cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/
May 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
💡New info on how to apply💡
Detailed information on how to apply for CashBack for Communities funding is now on our website👇
cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/
Detailed information on how to apply for CashBack for Communities funding is now on our website👇
cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/
📢Updated key dates📢
We will share detailed guidance on how to apply for CashBack for Communities funding on or after Thursday 22 May on our website:
cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/
Webinar dates:
🟡27 May
🟡28 May
🟡3 June
We will share detailed guidance on how to apply for CashBack for Communities funding on or after Thursday 22 May on our website:
cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/
Webinar dates:
🟡27 May
🟡28 May
🟡3 June
May 19, 2025 at 8:49 AM
📢Updated key dates📢
We will share detailed guidance on how to apply for CashBack for Communities funding on or after Thursday 22 May on our website:
cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/
Webinar dates:
🟡27 May
🟡28 May
🟡3 June
We will share detailed guidance on how to apply for CashBack for Communities funding on or after Thursday 22 May on our website:
cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/
Webinar dates:
🟡27 May
🟡28 May
🟡3 June
🗓️Register now🗓️
We are holding three information webinars on how to apply for the next phase of CashBack funding:
🟡Tuesday 20 May, 3-4pm
🟡Wednesday 28 May, 10-11am
🟡Tuesday 3 June, 6-7pm
Register on our website:
cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/
We are holding three information webinars on how to apply for the next phase of CashBack funding:
🟡Tuesday 20 May, 3-4pm
🟡Wednesday 28 May, 10-11am
🟡Tuesday 3 June, 6-7pm
Register on our website:
cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/
May 8, 2025 at 12:40 PM
🗓️Register now🗓️
We are holding three information webinars on how to apply for the next phase of CashBack funding:
🟡Tuesday 20 May, 3-4pm
🟡Wednesday 28 May, 10-11am
🟡Tuesday 3 June, 6-7pm
Register on our website:
cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/
We are holding three information webinars on how to apply for the next phase of CashBack funding:
🟡Tuesday 20 May, 3-4pm
🟡Wednesday 28 May, 10-11am
🟡Tuesday 3 June, 6-7pm
Register on our website:
cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/
📢Opening soon📢
A new phase of CashBack for Communities has been announced. Applications will open on 12 June 2025.
Find all up-to-date information on our website:
cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/
A new phase of CashBack for Communities has been announced. Applications will open on 12 June 2025.
Find all up-to-date information on our website:
cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/
May 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
📢Opening soon📢
A new phase of CashBack for Communities has been announced. Applications will open on 12 June 2025.
Find all up-to-date information on our website:
cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/
A new phase of CashBack for Communities has been announced. Applications will open on 12 June 2025.
Find all up-to-date information on our website:
cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/
🌟It's Partner Learning Day🌟
The day starts with a showcase from
@barnardosscot.bsky.social and @starcatchersuk.bsky.social and @fifegingerbread.bsky.social
Partners will also share learning on achieving a key CashBack aim: Young people contribute positively to communities.
#CB4CSharingLearning
The day starts with a showcase from
@barnardosscot.bsky.social and @starcatchersuk.bsky.social and @fifegingerbread.bsky.social
Partners will also share learning on achieving a key CashBack aim: Young people contribute positively to communities.
#CB4CSharingLearning
May 7, 2025 at 11:43 AM
🌟It's Partner Learning Day🌟
The day starts with a showcase from
@barnardosscot.bsky.social and @starcatchersuk.bsky.social and @fifegingerbread.bsky.social
Partners will also share learning on achieving a key CashBack aim: Young people contribute positively to communities.
#CB4CSharingLearning
The day starts with a showcase from
@barnardosscot.bsky.social and @starcatchersuk.bsky.social and @fifegingerbread.bsky.social
Partners will also share learning on achieving a key CashBack aim: Young people contribute positively to communities.
#CB4CSharingLearning
Next Wed, CashBack partners will come together for a Partner Learning Day, including:
💡Dr Johanne Miller, @uniwestscotland.bsky.social
💡Our evaluators Bean Research
💡Roundtable on CashBack aim: “Young people contribute positively to their communities"
👀Watch this space for updates
💡Dr Johanne Miller, @uniwestscotland.bsky.social
💡Our evaluators Bean Research
💡Roundtable on CashBack aim: “Young people contribute positively to their communities"
👀Watch this space for updates
May 1, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Next Wed, CashBack partners will come together for a Partner Learning Day, including:
💡Dr Johanne Miller, @uniwestscotland.bsky.social
💡Our evaluators Bean Research
💡Roundtable on CashBack aim: “Young people contribute positively to their communities"
👀Watch this space for updates
💡Dr Johanne Miller, @uniwestscotland.bsky.social
💡Our evaluators Bean Research
💡Roundtable on CashBack aim: “Young people contribute positively to their communities"
👀Watch this space for updates
In #Aberdeen, CashBack partners shmu are using media as a tool to engage disadvantaged young people.
"I was able to help my friends and work together as a group. I felt part of something."
Read on in our Aberdeen activity pack👇🏿 cashbackforcommunities.org/what-does-ca...
#CB4C
"I was able to help my friends and work together as a group. I felt part of something."
Read on in our Aberdeen activity pack👇🏿 cashbackforcommunities.org/what-does-ca...
#CB4C
April 24, 2025 at 9:52 AM
In #Aberdeen, CashBack partners shmu are using media as a tool to engage disadvantaged young people.
"I was able to help my friends and work together as a group. I felt part of something."
Read on in our Aberdeen activity pack👇🏿 cashbackforcommunities.org/what-does-ca...
#CB4C
"I was able to help my friends and work together as a group. I felt part of something."
Read on in our Aberdeen activity pack👇🏿 cashbackforcommunities.org/what-does-ca...
#CB4C
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Our webinars are available to book now! We’ve got an excellent line up of topics including:
💡 Antisocial behaviour in Scotland
💡 Applying desistance thinking
💡 Neurodivergent children’s experiences in the youth justice system
Tickets are going fast, so book your place now!
shorturl.at/AYspU
💡 Antisocial behaviour in Scotland
💡 Applying desistance thinking
💡 Neurodivergent children’s experiences in the youth justice system
Tickets are going fast, so book your place now!
shorturl.at/AYspU
April 15, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Our webinars are available to book now! We’ve got an excellent line up of topics including:
💡 Antisocial behaviour in Scotland
💡 Applying desistance thinking
💡 Neurodivergent children’s experiences in the youth justice system
Tickets are going fast, so book your place now!
shorturl.at/AYspU
💡 Antisocial behaviour in Scotland
💡 Applying desistance thinking
💡 Neurodivergent children’s experiences in the youth justice system
Tickets are going fast, so book your place now!
shorturl.at/AYspU
Our partners support young people across Scotland. In #ArgyllandBute, @oytscotland.bsky.social supported New Scot M to take part in youth work aboard a 70ft yacht. M rose to the challenge despite strong winds... Read on in our Argyll and Bute activity pack👇🏿 cashbackforcommunities.org/what-does-ca...
April 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Our partners support young people across Scotland. In #ArgyllandBute, @oytscotland.bsky.social supported New Scot M to take part in youth work aboard a 70ft yacht. M rose to the challenge despite strong winds... Read on in our Argyll and Bute activity pack👇🏿 cashbackforcommunities.org/what-does-ca...
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We've got two events coming up where you can hear the findings from our Men Minds research project, aimed at professionals working with young men & boys
- 27/05/25, in person, University of Strathclyde
- 04/06/25, online, Teams
Head to the link below to book tickets 👇
shorturl.at/yo74c
- 27/05/25, in person, University of Strathclyde
- 04/06/25, online, Teams
Head to the link below to book tickets 👇
shorturl.at/yo74c
What's New — Men Minds
Men Minds aims to remove barriers to mental health research engagement for young men who are migrants, LGBTQ+ or in conflict with the law.
shorturl.at
April 3, 2025 at 11:40 AM
We've got two events coming up where you can hear the findings from our Men Minds research project, aimed at professionals working with young men & boys
- 27/05/25, in person, University of Strathclyde
- 04/06/25, online, Teams
Head to the link below to book tickets 👇
shorturl.at/yo74c
- 27/05/25, in person, University of Strathclyde
- 04/06/25, online, Teams
Head to the link below to book tickets 👇
shorturl.at/yo74c
What does CashBack deliver in your local area?
Our new 'Activities in the Area' resources are packed with young people's stories of the impact CashBack is having for them, their families and communities.
Click for info on your local authority👇
cashbackforcommunities.org/what-does-ca...
Our new 'Activities in the Area' resources are packed with young people's stories of the impact CashBack is having for them, their families and communities.
Click for info on your local authority👇
cashbackforcommunities.org/what-does-ca...
March 31, 2025 at 2:40 PM
What does CashBack deliver in your local area?
Our new 'Activities in the Area' resources are packed with young people's stories of the impact CashBack is having for them, their families and communities.
Click for info on your local authority👇
cashbackforcommunities.org/what-does-ca...
Our new 'Activities in the Area' resources are packed with young people's stories of the impact CashBack is having for them, their families and communities.
Click for info on your local authority👇
cashbackforcommunities.org/what-does-ca...
Find out what CashBack is doing in your local area🗺️
CashBack funds activities for young people across all 32 Scottish local authorities.
Watch this space for our new ‘Activities in the Area’ resources coming next week👀
CashBack funds activities for young people across all 32 Scottish local authorities.
Watch this space for our new ‘Activities in the Area’ resources coming next week👀
March 27, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Find out what CashBack is doing in your local area🗺️
CashBack funds activities for young people across all 32 Scottish local authorities.
Watch this space for our new ‘Activities in the Area’ resources coming next week👀
CashBack funds activities for young people across all 32 Scottish local authorities.
Watch this space for our new ‘Activities in the Area’ resources coming next week👀
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Everybody has rights, including children
Check out the Parent Club's website, they have helpful resources & information regarding #ChildrensRights
How can parents & carers support children's rights? #UNCRCScotland
Visit here: www.parentclub.scot/topics/child...
Check out the Parent Club's website, they have helpful resources & information regarding #ChildrensRights
How can parents & carers support children's rights? #UNCRCScotland
Visit here: www.parentclub.scot/topics/child...
March 24, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Everybody has rights, including children
Check out the Parent Club's website, they have helpful resources & information regarding #ChildrensRights
How can parents & carers support children's rights? #UNCRCScotland
Visit here: www.parentclub.scot/topics/child...
Check out the Parent Club's website, they have helpful resources & information regarding #ChildrensRights
How can parents & carers support children's rights? #UNCRCScotland
Visit here: www.parentclub.scot/topics/child...
This week @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social shared a session on New Scots with CashBack partners💡
They highlighted that integration enables people to be included and contribute, and it starts from the day a young person arrives in the UK.
Learn more👇🏿
scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk
#CB4C
They highlighted that integration enables people to be included and contribute, and it starts from the day a young person arrives in the UK.
Learn more👇🏿
scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk
#CB4C
March 20, 2025 at 10:05 AM
This week @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social shared a session on New Scots with CashBack partners💡
They highlighted that integration enables people to be included and contribute, and it starts from the day a young person arrives in the UK.
Learn more👇🏿
scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk
#CB4C
They highlighted that integration enables people to be included and contribute, and it starts from the day a young person arrives in the UK.
Learn more👇🏿
scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk
#CB4C
Congratulations to the young people who co-produced this national event as part of Generation CashBack👏
Designed by young people, for young people.
Find out more about Generation CashBack👇
youthscotland.org.uk/programme/ge...
Designed by young people, for young people.
Find out more about Generation CashBack👇
youthscotland.org.uk/programme/ge...
March 19, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Congratulations to the young people who co-produced this national event as part of Generation CashBack👏
Designed by young people, for young people.
Find out more about Generation CashBack👇
youthscotland.org.uk/programme/ge...
Designed by young people, for young people.
Find out more about Generation CashBack👇
youthscotland.org.uk/programme/ge...
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We love #pancakeday 🥞? But what about deconstructed pancake play day...🤩
Our wee chefs & their adults had a brilliant time experimenting in their pancake parlour. Learn more about #playandexplore with @fifegingerbread.bsky.social & @cashbackscot.bsky.social ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/starcat...
Our wee chefs & their adults had a brilliant time experimenting in their pancake parlour. Learn more about #playandexplore with @fifegingerbread.bsky.social & @cashbackscot.bsky.social ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/starcat...
March 13, 2025 at 5:34 PM
We love #pancakeday 🥞? But what about deconstructed pancake play day...🤩
Our wee chefs & their adults had a brilliant time experimenting in their pancake parlour. Learn more about #playandexplore with @fifegingerbread.bsky.social & @cashbackscot.bsky.social ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/starcat...
Our wee chefs & their adults had a brilliant time experimenting in their pancake parlour. Learn more about #playandexplore with @fifegingerbread.bsky.social & @cashbackscot.bsky.social ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/starcat...