Who We Are
- Who We Are
  
  We are the collective voice of the youth work sector in Scotland. Find out more about our team, networks, members and board.
What We Do
- What We Do
  
  We drive the funding to the sector. We influence policy. We upskill the sector. We demonstrate youth work's impact. You're here for young people, we're here for you.
Impact
- Impact
  
  Demonstrating the impact of youth work is one of our core objectives. Put simply, youth work changes lives.
Youth Work Hub
- Youth Work Hub
  
  The youth work sector suppports hundreds of thousands of young people across Scotland. Find out what makes it tick and how to get involved by using our one-stop shop for all things youth work in Scotland.
Learn
- Learn
  
  Welcome to our Learning Platform
Awards

National Youth Work Conference 2025

This year’s National Youth Work Conference will take place in Glasgow on Monday 27th October. The theme is Safe Spaces, Strong Futures – Youth Work’s Role in Safeguarding Young People and Promoting Wellbeing.

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National Youth Work Awards 2025

A huge congratulations to our newest array of National Youth Work Awards winners! Meet the faces and the teams behind some of the very best youth work in Scotland.

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21 Years of YouthLink Scotland

As we reflect on 21 years of dedication to Scotland’s youth work sector, we’re excited to share our brand new video that tells the story of our journey and captures the impact of youth work.

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Latest updates

New Imagine a Man Resources - Starting Earlier, Supporting Better

Youth workers across Scotland are being invited to explore ‘Growing Up and Masculinities: A Space to Be’ a bold new set of resources designed specifically for children aged 8–12 as part of our long-running programme promoting positive masculinity and gender equality.

New National Research Warns That the Future of Youth Work in Scotland Is “In the Balance”

A new national study by YouthLink Scotland and the University of Edinburgh reveals that Scotland’s voluntary youth work sector is “essential and transformational” but faces growing pressure from insecure funding, rising demand, and lack of recognition.

Youth Work Manifesto

The manifesto sets out three national commitments Scotland must make to ensure every young person can thrive through access to high-quality youth work. Together, they represent the foundation of a stronger, fairer youth work system: guaranteed by law, universally accessible, and sustained by investment.

The Link Magazine 2025 - Safe Spaces... Strong Futures

The latest edition of The Link shines a light on how youth work across Scotland is creating safer spaces and stronger futures for young people.

Youth Work Outcomes and Skills

The Youth Work Outcomes and Skills Framework is the culmination of years of collaboration with the sector to create a set of practical tools to help youth workers support and measure young people’s development.

Youth worker leading a workshop with young people sitting around him

Youth Work and Education Reform

We call for education reform so that every child and young person can experience their right to an education which helps them to develop their personality, talents and abilities to their fullest potential.

The best youth work resources at your fingertips

We know that time is precious, so our resource library is designed to make finding the right resource quick and easy. We've got training materials, toolkits, session plans and professional frameworks - everything you need to improve your youth work practice.

Visit our Resource Library