Youth Scotland
@youthscotland.org.uk
We are Scotland’s network for community-based youth work. We provide quality youth work programmes, information, resources, training and support.
Engage with us: https://linktr.ee/youthscotland
Engage with us: https://linktr.ee/youthscotland
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Amplify – Supporting Youth Voice launches today! Thanks to National Lottery players, we have received more than £1.5 million from The National Lottery Community Fund. The funding will be used to embed the voices of young people in community decision-making. More: bit.ly/YS-ampYP #YouthVoice
We are in Stirling today celebrating the Rural Youth Action Network. Today we will hear about the progress that young people involved in RYAN have made since we last met and work together to decide how to move forward.
December 6, 2025 at 11:23 AM
We are in Stirling today celebrating the Rural Youth Action Network. Today we will hear about the progress that young people involved in RYAN have made since we last met and work together to decide how to move forward.
Whoever you are, wherever you are
Our vision is of a Scotland where every young person has access to safe, welcoming spaces to have fun, build friendships and shape their own lives – whoever they are and wherever they are. A statement: bit.ly/YS-STGG25-6 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Our vision is of a Scotland where every young person has access to safe, welcoming spaces to have fun, build friendships and shape their own lives – whoever they are and wherever they are. A statement: bit.ly/YS-STGG25-6 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
December 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Whoever you are, wherever you are
Our vision is of a Scotland where every young person has access to safe, welcoming spaces to have fun, build friendships and shape their own lives – whoever they are and wherever they are. A statement: bit.ly/YS-STGG25-6 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Our vision is of a Scotland where every young person has access to safe, welcoming spaces to have fun, build friendships and shape their own lives – whoever they are and wherever they are. A statement: bit.ly/YS-STGG25-6 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Did you hear the news?
Thanks to The National Lottery Players, Youth Scotland has received more than £1.5 million from The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk to deliver a three-year youth participation programme.
#YouthVoice #NationalLottery #YouthParticipation
Thanks to The National Lottery Players, Youth Scotland has received more than £1.5 million from The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk to deliver a three-year youth participation programme.
#YouthVoice #NationalLottery #YouthParticipation
November 26, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Did you hear the news?
Thanks to The National Lottery Players, Youth Scotland has received more than £1.5 million from The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk to deliver a three-year youth participation programme.
#YouthVoice #NationalLottery #YouthParticipation
Thanks to The National Lottery Players, Youth Scotland has received more than £1.5 million from The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk to deliver a three-year youth participation programme.
#YouthVoice #NationalLottery #YouthParticipation
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Youth Scotland @youthscotland.org.uk are running an online Child Protection Awareness session on Tue 9 Dec 2025 to assist youth workers and volunteers with the implementation of a child protection policy
Child Protection Awareness - YTAS
This interactive workshop aims to assist youth workers and volunteers with the implementation of a child protection policy and measures to consider when
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November 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Youth Scotland @youthscotland.org.uk are running an online Child Protection Awareness session on Tue 9 Dec 2025 to assist youth workers and volunteers with the implementation of a child protection policy
Youth Scotland is proud to deliver the Grassroots Youth Work Fund in partnership with ScotGov CLD Unit, helping grassroots groups reach young people who need it most.
If you work with young people aged 11-25 from disadvantaged communities, this fund is for you
Find out more: bit.ly/YS-YWFgr
If you work with young people aged 11-25 from disadvantaged communities, this fund is for you
Find out more: bit.ly/YS-YWFgr
November 26, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Youth Scotland is proud to deliver the Grassroots Youth Work Fund in partnership with ScotGov CLD Unit, helping grassroots groups reach young people who need it most.
If you work with young people aged 11-25 from disadvantaged communities, this fund is for you
Find out more: bit.ly/YS-YWFgr
If you work with young people aged 11-25 from disadvantaged communities, this fund is for you
Find out more: bit.ly/YS-YWFgr
The Grassroots Youth Work Fund is now open!
We are distributing, in collaboration with the Scottish Government CLD Unit, grants of up to £2,000 to support groups working with Scotland’s most disadvantaged communities.
Find out more: bit.ly/YS-YWFgr
We are distributing, in collaboration with the Scottish Government CLD Unit, grants of up to £2,000 to support groups working with Scotland’s most disadvantaged communities.
Find out more: bit.ly/YS-YWFgr
November 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The Grassroots Youth Work Fund is now open!
We are distributing, in collaboration with the Scottish Government CLD Unit, grants of up to £2,000 to support groups working with Scotland’s most disadvantaged communities.
Find out more: bit.ly/YS-YWFgr
We are distributing, in collaboration with the Scottish Government CLD Unit, grants of up to £2,000 to support groups working with Scotland’s most disadvantaged communities.
Find out more: bit.ly/YS-YWFgr
We’re excited to be launching the Youth Scotland Grassroots Youth Work fund, a small grants fund supported by the Scottish Government CLD Unit aimed at alleviating the unprecedented challenges young people from disadvantaged backgrounds face.
November 20, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We’re excited to be launching the Youth Scotland Grassroots Youth Work fund, a small grants fund supported by the Scottish Government CLD Unit aimed at alleviating the unprecedented challenges young people from disadvantaged backgrounds face.
Amplify – Supporting Youth Voice launches today! Thanks to National Lottery players, we have received more than £1.5 million from The National Lottery Community Fund. The funding will be used to embed the voices of young people in community decision-making. More: bit.ly/YS-ampYP #YouthVoice
November 20, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Amplify – Supporting Youth Voice launches today! Thanks to National Lottery players, we have received more than £1.5 million from The National Lottery Community Fund. The funding will be used to embed the voices of young people in community decision-making. More: bit.ly/YS-ampYP #YouthVoice
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📣 Our Truth About Youth survey is open giving 11 to 25s the chance to share what life in Scotland really looks like today.
The results will help shape services that reflect young people’s experiences.
🎮 Entries = prize draw to win a Nintendo Switch 2!
👉 https://surveys.young.scot/s/D34EYY/
The results will help shape services that reflect young people’s experiences.
🎮 Entries = prize draw to win a Nintendo Switch 2!
👉 https://surveys.young.scot/s/D34EYY/
November 17, 2025 at 9:38 AM
📣 Our Truth About Youth survey is open giving 11 to 25s the chance to share what life in Scotland really looks like today.
The results will help shape services that reflect young people’s experiences.
🎮 Entries = prize draw to win a Nintendo Switch 2!
👉 https://surveys.young.scot/s/D34EYY/
The results will help shape services that reflect young people’s experiences.
🎮 Entries = prize draw to win a Nintendo Switch 2!
👉 https://surveys.young.scot/s/D34EYY/
Our Youth Scotland Members' Challenge Christmas Card edition is here!
Submit your entry by taking a clear, close-up photo of your design and posting it on Facebook, Bluesky or Instagram with #YSMembersChallenge and tagging Youth Scotland!
Find out more: bit.ly/4oiz5hm
Submit your entry by taking a clear, close-up photo of your design and posting it on Facebook, Bluesky or Instagram with #YSMembersChallenge and tagging Youth Scotland!
Find out more: bit.ly/4oiz5hm
November 14, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Our Youth Scotland Members' Challenge Christmas Card edition is here!
Submit your entry by taking a clear, close-up photo of your design and posting it on Facebook, Bluesky or Instagram with #YSMembersChallenge and tagging Youth Scotland!
Find out more: bit.ly/4oiz5hm
Submit your entry by taking a clear, close-up photo of your design and posting it on Facebook, Bluesky or Instagram with #YSMembersChallenge and tagging Youth Scotland!
Find out more: bit.ly/4oiz5hm
Today marks the first day of #YouthWorkWeek
This year's theme, Building Brighter Futures: Safe spaces, trusted support and opportunities to thrive, highlights the essential role youth work plays in helping young people feel secured, supported and empowered to reach their full potential.
This year's theme, Building Brighter Futures: Safe spaces, trusted support and opportunities to thrive, highlights the essential role youth work plays in helping young people feel secured, supported and empowered to reach their full potential.
November 3, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Today marks the first day of #YouthWorkWeek
This year's theme, Building Brighter Futures: Safe spaces, trusted support and opportunities to thrive, highlights the essential role youth work plays in helping young people feel secured, supported and empowered to reach their full potential.
This year's theme, Building Brighter Futures: Safe spaces, trusted support and opportunities to thrive, highlights the essential role youth work plays in helping young people feel secured, supported and empowered to reach their full potential.
A Right, A Space, A Future. A collective vision and ask for Scotland's young people from the youth work sector and it launches today! Youth work is one of Scotland’s greatest assets for young people and their communities - it deserves a #RightSpaceFuture
📕Read the manifesto here: bit.ly/YS-ywm26
📕Read the manifesto here: bit.ly/YS-ywm26
October 29, 2025 at 11:55 AM
A Right, A Space, A Future. A collective vision and ask for Scotland's young people from the youth work sector and it launches today! Youth work is one of Scotland’s greatest assets for young people and their communities - it deserves a #RightSpaceFuture
📕Read the manifesto here: bit.ly/YS-ywm26
📕Read the manifesto here: bit.ly/YS-ywm26
We heard from First Minister John Swinney, who delivered the opening keynote that kickstarted today’s summit
We heard from panel 1, where jobs and skills were discussed and are now listening to panel 2, focusing on investing.
We look forward to seeing young people take the stage later on 👏
We heard from panel 1, where jobs and skills were discussed and are now listening to panel 2, focusing on investing.
We look forward to seeing young people take the stage later on 👏
October 29, 2025 at 11:33 AM
We heard from First Minister John Swinney, who delivered the opening keynote that kickstarted today’s summit
We heard from panel 1, where jobs and skills were discussed and are now listening to panel 2, focusing on investing.
We look forward to seeing young people take the stage later on 👏
We heard from panel 1, where jobs and skills were discussed and are now listening to panel 2, focusing on investing.
We look forward to seeing young people take the stage later on 👏
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Strong commitment to a just transition from @johnswinney.bsky.social at the Just Transition Summit. Looking forward to @youthscotland.org.uk young people’s panel this afternoon.
October 29, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Strong commitment to a just transition from @johnswinney.bsky.social at the Just Transition Summit. Looking forward to @youthscotland.org.uk young people’s panel this afternoon.
We’re attending the Just Transition Summit at Dynamic Earth, where a panel of young people will be asking questions to senior leaders and stakeholders amongst other keynote speakers that will take the stage as we move through the day
October 29, 2025 at 9:59 AM
We’re attending the Just Transition Summit at Dynamic Earth, where a panel of young people will be asking questions to senior leaders and stakeholders amongst other keynote speakers that will take the stage as we move through the day
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Session two at the cross-nations youth forum with youthscotland is in full swing! This evening we're diving deep into our goals and aspirations and figuring out how to share these insights with other groups. Exciting stuff! #YouthScotland #YouthForum #GoalsAndAspirations
October 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Session two at the cross-nations youth forum with youthscotland is in full swing! This evening we're diving deep into our goals and aspirations and figuring out how to share these insights with other groups. Exciting stuff! #YouthScotland #YouthForum #GoalsAndAspirations
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9/10- Session 3 of the Cross Nations Youth Forum with @youthscotland.org.uk was all about sharing what matters most to us. Powerful discussions and connections made! ✨ #YouthForum #MeaningfulThemes #MakingConnections
October 11, 2025 at 8:41 PM
9/10- Session 3 of the Cross Nations Youth Forum with @youthscotland.org.uk was all about sharing what matters most to us. Powerful discussions and connections made! ✨ #YouthForum #MeaningfulThemes #MakingConnections
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9/10- Unleashing our inner warriors at Carlingford Adventure! Laser tag was the perfect way to unwind and bond after a morning of insightful talks. 🎯 #CarlingfordAdventure #LaserTag #TeamBonding
@mikestrang01.bsky.social
@youthscotland.org.uk
@mikestrang01.bsky.social
@youthscotland.org.uk
October 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
9/10- Unleashing our inner warriors at Carlingford Adventure! Laser tag was the perfect way to unwind and bond after a morning of insightful talks. 🎯 #CarlingfordAdventure #LaserTag #TeamBonding
@mikestrang01.bsky.social
@youthscotland.org.uk
@mikestrang01.bsky.social
@youthscotland.org.uk
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10/10- what a great ending session to the cross-Nations youth forum, had such a brilliant time in a new place with new people just what an enlightened experience I have had, thank to everyone who took part and organised this residental and sessions. @youthscotland.org.uk @mikestrang01.bsky.social
October 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
10/10- what a great ending session to the cross-Nations youth forum, had such a brilliant time in a new place with new people just what an enlightened experience I have had, thank to everyone who took part and organised this residental and sessions. @youthscotland.org.uk @mikestrang01.bsky.social
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay and a great opportunity to think about becoming a mental health champion 🧠👂
Sign up to our Mental Health Champions Course🔗 bit.ly/3WrJLhI
Sign up to our Mental Health Champions Course🔗 bit.ly/3WrJLhI
October 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay and a great opportunity to think about becoming a mental health champion 🧠👂
Sign up to our Mental Health Champions Course🔗 bit.ly/3WrJLhI
Sign up to our Mental Health Champions Course🔗 bit.ly/3WrJLhI
📢 It’s #ChallengePovertyWeek in Scotland.
Around 1 in 4 children live in poverty, but youth work changes lives.
Youth Scotland supports 82,000+ young people, with 64% of groups in the most deprived areas.
Read our Acting on Poverty report 🔗 bit.ly/4o7Hi84
Around 1 in 4 children live in poverty, but youth work changes lives.
Youth Scotland supports 82,000+ young people, with 64% of groups in the most deprived areas.
Read our Acting on Poverty report 🔗 bit.ly/4o7Hi84
October 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
📢 It’s #ChallengePovertyWeek in Scotland.
Around 1 in 4 children live in poverty, but youth work changes lives.
Youth Scotland supports 82,000+ young people, with 64% of groups in the most deprived areas.
Read our Acting on Poverty report 🔗 bit.ly/4o7Hi84
Around 1 in 4 children live in poverty, but youth work changes lives.
Youth Scotland supports 82,000+ young people, with 64% of groups in the most deprived areas.
Read our Acting on Poverty report 🔗 bit.ly/4o7Hi84
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Day 1 in Carlingford with @youthscotland.org.uk at the cross-nations youth forum! Had a great first session getting to know everyone and aligning on terms, hopes, and expectations. Some really interesting conversations already! I'm looking forward to what's next #Carlingford #YouthForum #youthwork
October 8, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Day 1 in Carlingford with @youthscotland.org.uk at the cross-nations youth forum! Had a great first session getting to know everyone and aligning on terms, hopes, and expectations. Some really interesting conversations already! I'm looking forward to what's next #Carlingford #YouthForum #youthwork
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Superb night with SAPC volunteers. It was inspiring hearing their stories & finding out why they would like to begin @youthscotland.org.uk Youth Achievement Awards. Excited to get them started on these awards & how they are going to support their communities @cashbackscot.bsky.social #GCB #CB4C
October 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Superb night with SAPC volunteers. It was inspiring hearing their stories & finding out why they would like to begin @youthscotland.org.uk Youth Achievement Awards. Excited to get them started on these awards & how they are going to support their communities @cashbackscot.bsky.social #GCB #CB4C
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🌍 Climate Week 2025 🌍
Action 3: Involvement in Our Learning
Children want a say in climate education — helping design lessons, build and care for school spaces, shaping how they learn about the climate crisis.
---> bit.ly/42tzUvg
@scotgovnetzero
#ScotClimateWeek
Action 3: Involvement in Our Learning
Children want a say in climate education — helping design lessons, build and care for school spaces, shaping how they learn about the climate crisis.
---> bit.ly/42tzUvg
@scotgovnetzero
#ScotClimateWeek
September 30, 2025 at 2:37 PM
🌍 Climate Week 2025 🌍
Action 3: Involvement in Our Learning
Children want a say in climate education — helping design lessons, build and care for school spaces, shaping how they learn about the climate crisis.
---> bit.ly/42tzUvg
@scotgovnetzero
#ScotClimateWeek
Action 3: Involvement in Our Learning
Children want a say in climate education — helping design lessons, build and care for school spaces, shaping how they learn about the climate crisis.
---> bit.ly/42tzUvg
@scotgovnetzero
#ScotClimateWeek
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📢 Nurturing Relationships is now open for Large and Small Grants🌱
Following an initial pause and subsequent pilot, we are now open to applications for our theme of Nurturing Relationships within our Large and Small Awards on a rolling basis.
Following an initial pause and subsequent pilot, we are now open to applications for our theme of Nurturing Relationships within our Large and Small Awards on a rolling basis.
September 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
📢 Nurturing Relationships is now open for Large and Small Grants🌱
Following an initial pause and subsequent pilot, we are now open to applications for our theme of Nurturing Relationships within our Large and Small Awards on a rolling basis.
Following an initial pause and subsequent pilot, we are now open to applications for our theme of Nurturing Relationships within our Large and Small Awards on a rolling basis.