Youth Scotland

Two adults talk across a table, more people are visible in the background. Youth Scotland logo. Textbox reads: Meet the Funder, online events for Youth Scotland member groups

The next Meet the Funder session is just around the corner! 📅

On 2 April , we're connecting with The Corra Foundation for an interactive session filled with resources to help your group on its funding search.

Sign up now➡️https://bit.ly/4bh78BM

Today we’re attending the Awards Network Annual Event.

The Awards Network hosted by Youth Scotland and exists to support working together between youth award providers to recognise the achievements of young people in Scotland.

Find out more about the awards network:

www.awardsnetwork.org

Such a great day yesterday attending #Reach2026 at Stirling University team #HyperCyberYouthProject had a blast attending the mental health with arts workshops and mental health with games, such a valuable experience to learning coping mechanisms and fun ways to help us relax.
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All is ready for #Reach2026

@youthscotland.org.uk is recruiting for the posts below
➡️Senior Development Worker (Location Youth)
➡️Development Worker (Location Youth)
More info at tinyurl.com/hpshj5rc #charityjob

Youth workers sit across a table and discuss. Youth Scotland logo. Textbox reads: Training essentials

Are you a youth worker looking to build on your practice and connect with others across Scotland? Are you based in Glasgow?

Sign up for our upcoming in-person Training Essentials day at The Boardwalk in Glasgow!

Book your place today 🔗 https://bit.ly/49sFnGM

Young people walk on a field, a young person holds a paper up with their hands. Youth Scotland logo. Textbox reads: We're hiring Development Worker Location Youth

Young people walk on a field, a young person holds a paper up with their hands. Youth Scotland logo. Textbox reads: We're hiring Senior Development Worker Location Youth

We're hiring!

We're looking for a Senior Development Worker and a Development Worker to join our Location Youth Team.

Find out more and apply 🔗 bit.ly/4siso0M

Adults have a conversation across a table. Youth Scotland logo. Textbox reads: Meet the funder, online events for Youth Scotland Member Groups

Today is the last chance to sign up to our Meet the Funder Session 📅‼

On 5 March, we're connecting with BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials/Family Fund for an interactive session, filled with resources to help your group on its funding search

Sign up now➡️ https://bit.ly/3Om4Eu7

Youth workers attend a session and listen to each other. Youth Scotland logo. Textbox reads: Training Essentials

Are you a youth worker looking to build on your practice and connect with others across Scotland? Are you based in Glasgow?

Sign up for our upcoming in-person Training Essentials day at The Boardwalk in Glasgow!

Book your place today 🔗 https://bit.ly/49sFnGM

Why not freshening up your child protection awareness knowledge?

Child Protection Awareness training can help youth workers & volunteers understand their organisation's child protection policies.

Sign up to one of our upcoming sessions
🔗 https://bit.ly/3MhSIJ3

A zine made by a young person. Youth Scotland logo. Textbox reads: Introduction to zine making

Do you know how to make a zine?

This session will introduce youth workers to the world of zines and prepare them to confidently deliver engaging zine-making workshops with the young people they support, offering them an amazing creative medium of self-expression.

Sign up🔗 https://bit.ly/4b7LFMK

Moray Ideas logo.

Moray Ideas 2026 is here!

A full day packed with fun, creativity and inspiration for young people, youth workers and volunteers.

Spaces are limited, sign up before they go 🔗 https://bit.ly/4aU3Sfg

Young people walk on a field, one of them holds a piece of paper in their hands. Youth Scotland logo. Textbox reads: We're hiring, development worker location youth

Young people walk on a field, one of them holds a piece of paper in their hands. Youth Scotland logo. Textbox reads: We're hiring, senior development worker location youth

We're hiring!

We're looking for a Senior Development Worker and a Development Worker to join our Location Youth Team.

Find out more and apply 🔗 bit.ly/4siso0M

A person attends an online session. Youth Scotland logo. Textbox reads: Health Issues in the community, online training for workers

Sign up to our upcoming session 'Health Issues in the Community (part 2)!

This course will help youth workers and practitioners understand what affects their health and the health of their communities.

Find out more and sign up 🔗 https://bit.ly/4ccaU1n

New National Islands Plan Launched: What It Means For Young Islanders - yin.scot The Scottish Government has launched the second National Islands Plan, setting out how it aims to support island communities over the coming years with a particular focus on population retention and a...

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The Young Islanders Network, an established programme in Youth Scotland's portfolio of youth participation, welcomes the continued support the Plan has offered the network.

The Plan includes targeted actions across seven strategic objectives, including commitments around more affordable homes, improving access to childcare, exploring permanent transport links and further work to pilot remote diagnosis technology to improve access to medical advice.

The Scottish Government has launched the second National Islands Plan, setting out how it aims to support island communities over the coming years with a particular focus on population retention and attraction.

WHAT A FABULOUS COUPLE OF DAYS
Team @youthscotland.org.uk is heading home today after spending 3 days in belfast for the #islandsofinnovation event.
I had the pleasure to take part, speak and facilitate infront of lots of people from all over the nations!
#youthwork #love

Day 2 of #islandsofinnovation event and it's the interculturalism seminar.Witnessing experts, young people, and organisations unite to share data, research, and personal experiences of xenophobia, racism, and exclusion in minority groups has been truly enlightening. #youthwork
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Team @youthscotland.org.uk living their best lives!
Explored Belfast's vibrant streets, discovering stunning art and architecture, and soaking up the Irish atmosphere!
Enjoyed a delicious dinner,
And unwound at the hotel with chatter and games.
#youthworkchangeslives #islandsofinnovation #belfast

Three people stand while they talk. Youth Scotland logo. Youth Scotland awards framework: Plan, do, review icons. Front pages of all Youth Scotland youth awards: Hi5 award, dynamic youth award and youth achievement awards: bronze, silver, gold, platinum. Textbox reads: Youth Scotland Awards drop-in sessions

Did you know our awards team runs drop-in sessions where participants can ask all their award-related questions?

The next available session is Thursday 26 February

Find out more and sign up here 🔗 bit.ly/46k0KrK

Two adults have a conversation while other people are visible on the background. Youth Scotland logo. Textbox reads: Meet the Funder, online events for Youth Scotland member groups

The next Meet the Funder session is just around the corner! 📅

On 5 March, we're connecting with BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials/Family Fund for an interactive session, filled with resources to help your group on its funding search

Save your place now ➡️ bit.ly/3Om4Eu7

BELFAST BABES 💕team
@youthscotland.org.uk are having a early start travelling to the beautiful Belfast.
To attend the #islandofinnovation with many others such as youthcymru youthactionni and others.
Cannot wait to see you all!
#youthworkchangeslives
#fyp
#photos

Two members of the youth Scotland staff team at the Youth Scotland stall at The Gathering

We’re at The Gathering today and tomorrow, amongst other brilliant charities.

Come say hello, stall 19, floor -2

See you there!

Back in Glasgow! Just wrapped up an epic few days with @officialsyp.bsky.social @youthscotland.org.uk Massive thanks for following along, photo dumps coming soon! 💤 #youthwork #ukyouthforum #youthworkchangeslives #representing #fyp
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What an amazing day at the Ireland UK Youth Forum 21/1/26 Loved collaborating, networking, and sharing perspectives across nations. So grateful for the chance to advocate for youth voice and participation. Huge thanks to everyone who facilitated, spoke and joined us #YouthVoice #IrelandUKYouthForum

Young people set up a tent together. Youth Scotland logo, The Gannochy Trust logo, textbox reads: Rural Action Fund Now Open Apply Now!

Welcome back Rural Action Fund!

The Youth Scotland Rural Action Fund is a micro-grant fund supported by The Gannochy Trust.

Find out more and apply: bit.ly/YSRAF2M

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Time is running out, sign up to our upcoming Leading Youth Work Organisations training before applications close.

A leadership qualification programme for leaders at manager level in voluntary youth work orgs. Delivered by Social Enterprise Academy Starting 24 Feb 2025.

Apply now🔗 bit.ly/4qi31eE

Stand-up, Speak-out! Tackling Bullying in Youth Work - 5 February 2026 Stand-up, Speak-out! Tackling Bullying in Youth Work - 5 February 2026

Join our session and empower yourself to spot the signs, start the conversations and support young people to stand up against bullying, both online and offline.

Sign up now to our 'Stand Up, Speak Out! Tackling Bullying in Youth Work' and join us on February 5

🔗 bit.ly/4b9m8Dk