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Intercultural Youth Scotland (IYS) is Scotland’s leading charity for young Black people and young People of Colour.
U-evolve is now open for referrals for their Art Club 2026!

❄️Starts on 16th January 2026!
📅Every Friday
🕜2.00 – 3.30pm
⭐Open to anyone aged 11-21 years old
📍Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh EH7 5QY
📄Referral form: forms.gle/UV8e5ZfCNUah...
December 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Our December Schedule for the Block. Free to attend!
You can just turn up but we do ask you to sign up in advance if you can.
Sign up here: forms.office.com/e/ittQeFcRgp
November 27, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Exciting opportunity: Marine policy and advocacy training programme for young people age 16-25.

www.youthforseas.org
November 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Join us on a guided tour of the 'Resistance' Exhibition at National Galleries Modern 2. This exhibit will explore the history of protest and resistance through photography. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/iys-guided...
November 25, 2025 at 4:43 PM
EVENT:
A public Q&A for secondary school pupils, focused on issues around education in the city. Young people have the chance to question Senior Leaders in Edinburgh Council about what is happening in education. 

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/any-educat...
October 21, 2025 at 11:05 AM
OPPORTUNITY:
Set design and installation volunteer needed for The African Caribbean Society of Scotland event.

www.volunteeredinburgh.org.uk/volunteer/fi...
Set Design & Installation Team Volunteer – Volunteer Edinburgh
https://www.volunteeredinburgh.org.uk/volunteer/find-opportunities/set-design--installation-team-volunteer-17656/##
October 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
EVENT:
Come experience the vibrant fusion of African and Celtic cultures at our Afro Celt exhibition - a celebration of music, art, and heritage!
The African Caribbean Society of Scotland

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/afro-celt-...
October 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Celebrate Black History Month with us at IYS! Join us for an evening of music, poetry, inspiring speakers, engaging discussions and youth art. This in-person event will take place at 48 Palmerston Place from 5pm-7.30pm

Get your free ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-hist...
October 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Our Deputy Director has the honour of speaking at the Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit and Festival 2025. Sadia Hussain-Savuk will be leading a roundtable discussion on "Combating burnout in a hybrid workforce".

Book your ticket here: lnkd.in/ezHCqdcx
September 24, 2025 at 8:54 AM
OPPORTUNITY:
We are looking for up to 15 young people (aged 15-18) to join our online creative writing group led by our Writer in Residence, Ryan Van Winkle.
Follow the link for more details and to find out how to sign up.
www.edbookfest.co.uk/news/join-th...
September 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
OPPORTUNITY
Forth Children's Theatre are delighted to announce our 2026 Easter production will be the hit musical Sister Act!

Here is the audition sign-up link - forms.gle/yN941J7z9fwR...

For more info -
www.forthchildrenstheatre.org
September 22, 2025 at 3:24 PM
OPPORTUNITY: Bridging Skills for Working Lives: Exploring Career-Ready Skills Through the Card Game of Bridge
📅 Monday 13th October, 3:30-7:30pm
📍 Clyde Bridge Centre, Glasgow
🎫 FREE (+ snacks and travel bursaries!)
👥 Ages 11-26, families, schoolteachers
festivalofsocialscience.com/events/bridg...
Bridging Skills for Working Lives | Events | Festival of Social Science
Bridging Skills for Working Lives is a half-day interactive event (approx. 3–4 hours) designed to introduce young people to the strategic card game bridge as a tool for developing…
festivalofsocialscience.com
September 18, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Black History Month 2025
Celebrate Black History Month with us at IYS! Join us for an evening of inspiring speakers, engaging discussions and youth art. This in-person event will take place at 48 Palmerston Place from 5pm-7.30pm. It will be catered!

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-hist...
September 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Looking for Young People (12-25) to perform at our Black History Month Event. 🎉

You can do any form of performance. We also want to display your artwork around the event space.

Get in touch for more info. 🔥

Grace: graced@interculturalyouthscotland.org
Hannah:hannahr@interculturalyouthscotland.org
September 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM
*OPPORTUNITY*
Learn about NHS Careers, completing successful applications and the recruitment process.
www.kingstrust.org.uk/how-we-can-h...

How to get involved:
Email: healthandscoailcare-scotland@kingstrust.org.uk
Text: 07484544701
Link: candidateportal.kingstrust.org.uk/app/chat/cha...
September 15, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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September 11, 2025 at 9:38 AM