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Support for Young People Affected by Drugs
A service which provides support for young people affected by substance use in their family is being expanded to six new areas of Scotland.
  • Topic:  Addiction, Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  30 October, 2023
Bright Green Future
A free 6-month youth environmental education and empowerment course run by the Centre for Sustainable Energy. Apply now!
  • Topic:  Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  30 October, 2023
#LetUsOut
Outdoor residential learning provides young people with rich life-changing experiences that build resilience, self-confidence and a deeper connection to the natural world. Let’s make it a reality for all children in England, Scotland and Wales. Outdoor Classroom Day is happening this week (Thursday 2nd November) - find out more and join the movement!
  • Topic:  Outdoor Learning
  • Date:  30 October, 2023
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Learning for Sustainability Credit Rating Grant - Call for Bids
SCQF welcome all bids which fall under the definition of Learning for Sustainability, however they're particularly keen to fund projects which focus on the areas of social justice and/or global citizenship.
  • Topic:  Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  27 October, 2023
2050x Fund for Young People
A unique opportunity open to all 18 to 35 year olds, based in Scotland, who have a project idea that requires some extra resources and support for projects aiming to tackle an aspect of climate change. Apply by 6th November.
  • Topic:  Funding, Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  26 October, 2023
2050 Climate Group Young Leaders Development Programme
Help the 2050 Climate Group widen access to their young leaders development programme by taking part in their surveys.
  • Topic:  Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  26 October, 2023
Cost of Living Survey - Your Feedback Matters
Help to inform the development of a 'National Volunteer Recruitment Campaign' as well as research, policy and practice resources that will support volunteer involving organisations. The survey closes 15th November.
  • Topic:  Poverty, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  26 October, 2023
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Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC): Child's Plan - Practice Statement
A new GIRFEC Child’s Plan Practice Statement has been published by the Scottish Government. It aims to provide practitioners with confidence, clarity and practical support to continue to implement GIRFEC. 
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  25 October, 2023
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Payment for Care Leavers
One-off Care Leaver Payment of £2,000 to support young people transitioning from the care system into adulthood to move into more independent living.
  • Topic:  Poverty
  • Date:  25 October, 2023
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Young People Urged to Apply for Job Start Payment
The Scottish Government has introduced changes to Job Start Payment, simplifying the process for young people to apply.
  • Topic:  Poverty
  • Date:  25 October, 2023
Group of youth workers and young people in Perth & Kinross
The Gannochy Trust and Perth and Kinross Council Renew Youth Work Funding
Vital funding for Universal Youth Work in Perth and Kinross has been renewed. Check out full the story here!
  • Topic:  Funding
  • Date:  25 October, 2023
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No Knives Better Lives announced as nominees for the 2023 Scottish Games Awards
NKBL have been announced as nominees in the Spirit Of Scotland category for the 2023 Scottish Games Awards.
  • Topic:  No Knives Better Lives
  • Date:  24 October, 2023

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