YouthLink Scotland | The national agency for youth work

Invest In Youth Work

As the sector faces unprecedented cuts to youth work budgets, putting increased pressure on other services, join our campaign urging politicians to #InvestInYouthWork.

Scotland's Young people face a significant threat to their future life chance

As councils across the country prepare to set their budgets, the national agency for youth work is warning of adverse consequences for young people if cuts to vital youth work services are made.

Topic: Covid-19, Education, Skills & Employability, Funding, Health & Wellbeing, Policy & Influencing, Poverty, Prevention & Early Intervention, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
Date: 20 February, 2023

National Youth Work Awards 2023

We are delighted to announce this year’s finalists and open bookings for this year's National Youth Work Awards Dinner.

Topic: National Youth Work Awards
Date: 22 March, 2023

Scotland's Youth Arts Open Fund Launched

A new Youth Arts Open Fund has been launched today. The fund worth almost half a million will support children and young people living in poverty and those who face significant barriers to opportunity.

Topic: Funding
Date: 3 May, 2023

Youth work’s role during and in recovery from Covid-19

Youth work in Scotland played a vital role in supporting children and young people's health and well-being during the most difficult phases of the Covid-19 pandemic, read our research for more.

Topic: Covid-19, Digital Youth Work, Education, Skills & Employability, Equality, Health & Wellbeing, Poverty, Prevention & Early Intervention, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
Date: 28 February, 2023

Your Health and Wellbeing Insights Engagement Report Launch

This report is the result of extensive research and collaboration with children, young people and national partners and provides valuable insights and information to help improve health and wellbeing.

Topic: Health & Wellbeing
Date: 9 February, 2023

The Scotland’s Young People’s Forest project is shortlisted for national charity award

YouthLink Scotland and Young Scot set to star at this year’s Scottish Charity Awards.

Topic: Learning for Sustainability
Date: 3 May, 2023

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 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.

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