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National Youth Work Conference 2026
This year’s conference will bring together practitioners, academics, pioneering projects and policy leaders to explore the future of mental health and wellbeing support for young people. The call for workshops and articles is open until 17th July.
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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Voices for Impact Training
This training will support youth workers to use the Voice for Impact platform to support young people to have their voices heard. Used effectively the platform can support youth workers to demonstrate need in their communities but also help with reporting.
  • Date:  17 August, 2026
  • Time:  10:00 - 14:00
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  YouthLink Scotland
  • Cost:  Free
  • Location:  Edinburgh

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Ready for Youth Work
A practical Youth Scotland course for youth workers and volunteers to ensure that they can: create a safe space for young people; plan, deliver and evaluate fun youth work sessions for young people; engage young people meaningfully and celebrate and recognise their achievements.
  • Date:  18 August, 2026
  • Time:  10:00 - 13:00
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  Sector
  • Cost:  Free
  • Location:  Online

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Introduction to Fundraising
This short online course from SCVO is designed for small to medium‑sized organisations that want to learn more about the basics of fundraising.
  • Date:  20 August, 2026
  • Time:  10:00 - 11:30
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  Sector
  • Cost:  Paid
  • Location:  Online

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Getting Data Protection Right When Handling Children and Young People’s Information
This session will help charities to understand their obligations, strengthen practices and build confidence that they are protecting children’s information lawfully and responsibly, ultimately safeguarding the children and young people they support.
  • Date:  20 August, 2026
  • Time:  10:30 - 12:00
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  Other
  • Cost:  Free, Paid
  • Location:  Online

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Child Protection Awareness Training
Join Youth Scotland for an engaging and informative online workshop designed to support youth workers and volunteers in understanding and applying effective child protection practices.
  • Date:  26 August, 2026
  • Time:  10:00 - 13:00
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  Sector
  • Cost:  Free, Paid
  • Location:  Online

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Child Protection Lead Training
Overview of child protection lead roles and responsibilities in Scotland. For those who oversee a team working with children and young people.
  • Date:  27 August, 2026
  • Time:  10:00 - 15:00
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  Sector
  • Cost:  Paid
  • Location:  Online

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Big Ideas
Youth Scotland's weekend event for young people, young leaders, volunteers and workers to learn new skills, network, share ideas and celebrate the impact of youth work.
  • Date:  29 August, 2026
  • Time:  10:00 - 16:00
  • Type:  Conference
  • Organiser:  Sector
  • Cost:  Paid
  • Location:  Stirling

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Talk About Cannabis
This Youth Scotland session is for trusted adults in youth settings and aims to develop confidence in using their free resources, facilitating workshops and holding 1:1 conversations with young people.
  • Date:  17 September, 2026
  • Time:  10:00 - 12:00
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  Sector
  • Cost:  Free, Paid
  • Location:  Online

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SCQF@25 Conference
A full-day national conference bringing together Scotland's learning, skills and employer communities to celebrate 25 years of the SCQF to explore the future of recognition, pathways and progression across education, training and employment.
  • Date:  22 September, 2026
  • Time:  9:00 - 17:00
  • Type:  Conference
  • Organiser:  Other
  • Cost:  Paid
  • Location:  Glasgow

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Tackling Sectarianism CPD Training
Our online training opportunity provides youth workers with the tools they need to engage young people on the topic of sectarianism, prejudice and hate in Scotland.
  • Date:  24 September, 2026
  • Time:  10:00 - 12:00
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  YouthLink Scotland
  • Cost:  Free
  • Location:  Online

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Hate Crime and Prejudiced Based Behaviours Training
This in-person session is an opportunity to learn about what prejudiced-based behaviours look like, the impact they can have and what to do when we encounter them as youth workers. 
  • Date:  28 September, 2026
  • Time:  10:00 - 14:00
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  YouthLink Scotland
  • Cost:  Free
  • Location:  Edinburgh

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The Calling Leadership Conference - Scotland's Leadership Summit
This one-day event is for leaders from across Scotland and the UK — whether you run a business, lead a team, work in the public sector, or are shaping the next generation of leadership. It’s a chance to step back, gain insight, and be inspired by voices shaping business, culture, and society today.
  • Date:  2 October, 2026
  • Time:  9:30 - 16:30
  • Type:  Conference
  • Organiser:  Other
  • Cost:  Paid
  • Location:  Glasgow

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