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

In 2021, the Scottish Government created the Outdoor Education Recovery Fund, aimed at widening access to outdoor learning and offering vital support for education recovery. The creation of the fund recognised the role played by all forms of outdoor learning as part of the government’s broader approach to recovery from the Covid pandemic.

of young people who accessed support through the Outdoor Education Recovery Fund experienced improved health and wellbeing.

of young people had a heightened appreciation of nature thanks to the Fund.

of young people taking part in outdoor activities due to the fund developed their skills.

Outdoor Learning Recovery Fund

Find out more about how a youth work approach to outdoor learning has a transformative impact on young people.

Read the report