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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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Substance Use on the Rise Among Gen Z in Their Early 20s
Around seven in ten young adults who are part of generation Z report binge drinking in the past year, with almost a third regularly consuming six or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting, according to new UCL research. The report also finds that half of gen Z’s 23-year-olds have used cannabis and a third have tried harder drugs, such as cocaine, ketamine and ecstasy. 
  • Topic:  Addiction, Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  10 March, 2026

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Speaking Up for Our Future - Manifesto for Scotland’s LGBTQ+ Young People 2026-31
Young people are increasingly concerned that LGBTQ+ rights are regressing – both in Scotland, and on a global scale. This mani festo reflects the views and experiences of LGBTQ+ young people across Scotland. It details what matters most to them during the expected parliamentary terms of 2026-2031.
  • Topic:  Equality
  • Date:  10 March, 2026

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Preventing Harm, Promoting Recovery: Scotland's Alcohol & Drugs Strategic Plan 2026 – 2035
A new plan to reduce deaths and harms caused by alcohol and drugs has been published. The joint Scottish Government and COSLA plan aims to improve collaboration between government and grassroots delivery with a locally-led, accountable system, guided by clear national direction and support.
  • Topic:  Addiction, Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  10 March, 2026

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Help Us Secure a New Chair
We are delighted to announce that the Board of YouthLink Scotland is recruiting a new independent Chair to succeed Angela Leitch CBE, who stepped down in November 2025 after three years in post. Find out more and nominate a suitable candidate by 5th April.
  • Topic:  Corporate
  • Date:  10 March, 2026

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The Calling - Scotland's new leadership conference
The Calling 2026 is Scotland’s new one‑day leadership experience designed to inspire, equip, and commission people who want to lead well. A 50% discount is available for charities until the end of March.
  • Topic:  Training & Development
  • Date:  6 March, 2026

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Youth Work and Violence Prevention: Investing in What Works
We’re pleased to share that funding has been secured for a Youth Work Preventing Violence Project, supporting 10 local youth work organisations to deliver early intervention projects.
  • Topic:  Prevention & Early Intervention
  • Date:  5 March, 2026

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New Research Suggests Older People Have More Progressive Views on Women’s Rights Than Younger Generations
The 29-country survey, conducted by Ipsos and King’s College London, finds that young men today are more likely than those in older generations to hold traditional views about gender roles.
  • Topic:  Equality
  • Date:  5 March, 2026

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Your Vote Week - 9th to 15th March
This year’s theme is 'why voting matters’ – supporting young people to discover the difference voting makes and how they can have their voices heard. Use the Electoral Commission’s impartial resources to explore why voting is important to your young people and to discuss the impact their vote can have on their everyday life.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  4 March, 2026

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New Report Highlights the Toxic Landscape Driving Problem Gambling Among Young Men
A new Glasgow Centre for Public Health evidence review warns that young men in the UK are navigating an increasingly “addictive and toxic landscape” in which gambling harms are amplified by digital technologies, social media cultures, and broader psychosocial pressures.
  • Topic:  Addiction
  • Date:  4 March, 2026

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School Attendance and Absence Statistics
Statistics from Scottish Govermment on school pupil attendance and absence. These statistics were previously collected and published biennially, from 2022/23 onwards these statistics will be collected and published annually.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  2 March, 2026

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National Transitions to Adulthood - Strategy for Young Disabled People: Supplementary Report
The National Transitions to Adulthood strategy for young disabled people was published in June 2025. This supplementary report sets out current actions and future commitments across key policy areas, demonstrating how work to improve transitions for young disabled people is delivered in practice.
  • Topic:  Equality, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  2 March, 2026

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Straight Out the Scheme: Youth Work Resource
This new resource, created with young people in Glasgow, is designed to be used both in preventative, awareness-raising work and as part of interventions with young people for whom violence is already a feature of their lives, and who may be coming into conflict with the law as a result.
  • Topic:  Crime, Violence
  • Date:  2 March, 2026

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