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Members Network – The Preventative Power of Youth Work

Join us on 18th June from 11am to 12.30pm for the second Members Network of 2026 to explore the preventative power of youth work.

Better Lives Survey 2026

This new report draws on engagement with 2,922 young people across Scotland and provides valuable insight into how young people perceive violence, knife crime, safety, and prevention efforts in the current social climate.

Applications Open for £758,000 Youth Arts Open Fund

This fund aims to support freelance artists or organisations seeking small amounts of funding so that they can deliver arts activity for children and young people. The deadline for applications is 5pm on 21st July.

Building Ethical Partnerships with the Tech Sector

A new set of tools has been launched, designed to support youth work organisations to make ethical alliances with technology companies.

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The SURF Awards

The SURF Awards provide an opportunity for regeneration projects of all sizes to demonstrate value to funders and partners, support team-building and develop a national profile. The deadline for applications is 7th September.

Date: 10 June, 2026

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Child Poverty Tops Young People's Priorities for Scottish Government's First 100 Days

More than 2,600 young people across Scotland were asked what they think the new government should focus on during its first 100 days in office. Two-thirds (66%) identified child poverty as a priority – making it the highest-ranked issue, ahead of the NHS, education, the economy and climate change.

Topic: Poverty
Date: 10 June, 2026

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Digitally Excluded 2026

The Family Fund's new report, Digitally Excluded, shows families are missing out on digital access, skills and support that are vital for disabled children to participate fully, progress and thrive in life.

Topic: Digital Youth Work, Poverty
Date: 9 June, 2026

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New Director for Barnardo’s Scotland

After nearly 20 years, a new director is taking over at the country’s leading children’s charity. Michele Janes, who is already the director of Barnardo’s in Northern Ireland, will now also take over as director of the charity in Scotland. She takes over from Martin Crewe, who has led the work of Barnardo’s in Scotland since 2007, and is retiring later this month.

Date: 9 June, 2026

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Supporting Young Entrepreneurs - First Minister’s Start Up Challenge

Young people from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds will be helped to start innovative businesses through the First Minister’s Start Up Challenge, which is now open for applications. The deadline for applications is 24th June.

Topic: Education, Skills & Employability
Date: 9 June, 2026

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Our Hearings Our Voice

Our Hearings, Our Voice (OHOV) is an independent board for children and young people from across Scotland between the ages of 8-18, who have experience of the Children’s Hearings System. They're currently recruiting for new faces to join their friendly board of young people.

Topic: Rights, Participation & Volunteering
Date: 9 June, 2026

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Applications Open for £758,000 Youth Arts Open Fund

We are delighted to announce that the Youth Arts Open Fund is open for applications. This fund aims to support freelance artists or organisations seeking small amounts of funding so that they can deliver arts activity for children and young people. The deadline for applications is 5pm on 21st July.

Topic: Arts, Funding
Date: 9 June, 2026

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Discover Life-changing Opportunities with Erasmus+

Are you a Scottish-based youth organisation looking for funding to develop your skills, expand opportunities for young people and connect with partners? Join British Council's free, practical webinars to discover more about how Erasmus+ can support your projects in youth work, mobility, inclusion, and collaboration!

Topic: Education, Skills & Employability, International
Date: 8 June, 2026

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Wonder Fools’ Positive Stories For Negative Times

Wonder Fools’ free international participatory project returns for Season 5, with brand new plays created especially for young people. Across the last five seasons, Positive Stories for Negative Times has brought together 11,583 young people from 817 groups to create bold, imaginative theatre in schools, youth theatres and communities across the world.

Date: 8 June, 2026

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International Opportunities & Resources

Check out the latest European and international training opportunities and youth work resources.

Topic: International
Date: 5 June, 2026

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Education Beyond 2030: Global Youth and Student Consultations to Shape the Future Education Agenda

UNESCO has launched a global consultation for young people on the future of education. This is an incredible opportunity for children and young people across Scotland to participate in a global conversation to co-design the future of education. There are session plans available and responses are invited from informal settings.

Topic: Education, Skills & Employability, International
Date: 4 June, 2026

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Scotland's Youth Work Champions Celebrated at National Youth Work Awards 2026

Outstanding youth workers, volunteers, projects and organisations from across Scotland have been recognised at the National Youth Work Awards 2026, celebrating the life-changing impact of youth work in communities across the country.

Topic: National Youth Work Awards
Date: 3 June, 2026

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