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Members Network
We are pleased to open bookings for the summer Members Network meeting. This meeting will explore youth work and anti-social behaviour – understanding the challenges and strengthening the response. Online, 27th June.
National Youth Work Awards 2025
Shining a light on Scotland’s youth work heroes! The National Youth Work Awards celebrates youth work and the youth workers who make a difference every year in the lives of young people. Check out this year's finalists and how you can be part of the celebrations.
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. Save the date and find out more…
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Nae Danger: No Knives, Better Lives New Active Bystander Package
We’re excited to announce the launch of our refreshed Nae Danger Active Bystander Package – a practical, youth-led resource designed to help practitioners support young people in taking safe, confident action when they witness harm or risk in their communities.

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Volunteers' Week - Monday 2nd to Sunday 8th June
Volunteers Week will be here in no time! There's lots of inspiration and downloads to help you start planning how you say thank you this June.. 
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  7 May, 2025

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Vote for Your Favourite Scottish Charity Awards Finalist
This year’s shortlist includes 42 individuals and organisations from charities and voluntary groups across the country following a record-breaking number of nominations.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  6 May, 2025

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Finalists in the Inclusion & Prevention category for the National Youth Work Awards
Meet the Finalists: Inclusion & Prevention
Youth workers are ideally placed to identify and address risk-taking behaviour, ensuring young people understand the consequences of their actions and the implications for the people they care for. Let’s meet our finalists!
  • Topic:  National Youth Work Awards
  • Date:  6 May, 2025

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Finalists in the Equality & Diversity category for the National Youth Work Awards
Meet the finalists: Equality & Diversity
This year’s finalists demonstrate the incredible power youth work has to bring people together and to celebrate our differences in the communities we share.
  • Topic:  Equality, National Youth Work Awards
  • Date:  6 May, 2025

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Finalists in the Recognising Skills and Achievement category for the National Youth Work Awards
Meet the finalists: Recognising Skills & Achievement
Youth workers are part of education. They help young people to develop the knowledge, achievement and skills to reach their potential in learning, life and work, and face the future with confidence.
  • Topic:  National Youth Work Awards
  • Date:  6 May, 2025

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Finalists in the Youth Worker of the Year category for the National Youth Work Awards
Meet the finalists: Youth Worker of the Year
These finalists are respected by young people, youth workers and partners alike. They embody the skills, knowledge and values of youth work, making sure that young people have the opportunity to learn and develop.
  • Topic:  National Youth Work Awards
  • Date:  6 May, 2025

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Finalists in the Team of the Year category for the National Youth Work Awards
Meet the finalists: Team of the Year
There’s no denying that some of the best youth work happens in partnership. Our nominees are empowering staff and volunteers to deliver high-quality youth work services together.
  • Topic:  National Youth Work Awards
  • Date:  6 May, 2025

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Finalists in the Volunteer Youth Worker category for the National Youth Work Awards
Meet the finalists: Volunteer Youth Worker
Did you know that youth work volunteers across Scotland give 13 million hours of their time each year. These finalists are creating opportunities for young people to realise their potential and supporting their achievements.
  • Topic:  National Youth Work Awards
  • Date:  6 May, 2025

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Finalists in the Arts and Creativity Category for National Youth Work Awards
Meet the Finalists: Arts & Creativity
By giving young people the skills, confidence and opportunities to explore their creativity, these finalists have opened up pathways for our stars of the future!
  • Topic:  Arts, National Youth Work Awards
  • Date:  6 May, 2025

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Finalists in the Community-based Youth Work category for the National Youth Work Awards
Meet the Finalists: Community-Based Youth Work
Youth work is at its best when its roots are firmly planted in the community it serves, bringing young people together with a shared vision for their future.
  • Topic:  National Youth Work Awards
  • Date:  6 May, 2025

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Finalists in the Digital & STEM category for the National Youth Work Awards
Meet the finalists: Digital & STEM
From helping young people navigate their online lives, to helping create the tech superstars of the future, digital youth work is more relevant than ever! Let’s meet our three amazing finalists.
  • Topic:  National Youth Work Awards
  • Date:  6 May, 2025

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National Youth Work Awards - Health & Wellbeing Finalists
Meet the Finalists: Health & Wellbeing
Whether it’s supporting young people to make healthy choices, signposting mental health services or simply lending a friendly ear when it’s required, youth workers provide a vital layer of support to ensure Scotland’s young people can continue to lead happy, healthy lives.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing, National Youth Work Awards
  • Date:  6 May, 2025

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