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Youth Work: A Vital Part of the Solution
Watch a recent BBC Scotland Sunday Show which discussed the rise in knife crime, youth violence and antisocial behaviour. On the show, Tim Frew, CEO YouthLink Scotland, the national agency for youth work and Angela Constance, Scotland’s Justice Secretary.
National Youth Work Awards 2025
A huge congratulations to our newest array of National Youth Work Awards winners! Meet the faces and the teams behind some of the very best youth work in Scotland.
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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Young Men Believe Women Prioritise Attractiveness and Financial Status When Dating
New polling shows young men believe women prioritise attractiveness & financial status in partners, but female peers say sense of humour & kindness more important.
  • Topic:  Positive Masculinity
  • Date:  5 June, 2025

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Research Impact Prize for Sustained Partnership
At the recent University of Edinburgh's Impact Festival 2025, the Scottish Youth Work Research Steering Group won the Research Impact Prize for Sustained Partnership!
  • Topic:  Research
  • Date:  4 June, 2025

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Girlguiding Scotland's Volunteers Deliver Equivalent of £25m Worth of Youth Work to Economy
Girlguiding Scotland’s volunteers deliver the equivalent of £25 million worth of youth work in Scotland to improve the lives of girls.
  • Topic:  Active Youth Work
  • Date:  2 June, 2025

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Scottish Education Exchange Programme: Test and Learn Project - Application Window Open
The Test and Learn project is a small-scale project that was originally developed and delivered in collaboration with Scotland’s colleges and universities. Now in its third year, the project has been expanded to take applications directly from Community Learning and Development providers.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  2 June, 2025

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Getting it right for everyone (GIRFE)
A multi-agency approach to health and social care support and services from young adulthood to end of life care.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  29 May, 2025

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Priced Out of School: How Lack of Money Prevents Young People from Attending School
Around one in six secondary pupils in the UK have missed school due to a lack of money, according to a new report by the Child Poverty Action Group.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Poverty
  • Date:  29 May, 2025

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Youth Work: A Vital Part of the Solution
Watch a recent BBC Scotland Sunday Show which discussed the rise in knife crime, youth violence and antisocial behaviour. On the show, Tim Frew, CEO YouthLink Scotland, the national agency for youth work and Angela Constance, Scotland’s Justice Secretary.
  • Topic:  Policy & Influencing
  • Date:  27 May, 2025

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LTA SERVES Programme
Tennis Scotland are aiming to help young people in underserved communities across Scotland to get active and experience the physical, social and mental benefits of tennis. Find out more about the LTA SERVES programme which can be delivered in community centres, youth clubs, faith venues and other places!
  • Topic:  Active Youth Work, Leisure & Recreation
  • Date:  27 May, 2025

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Young People Not in Education, Employment or Training
Estimates of young people (aged 16 to 24 years) who are not in education, employment or training, by age and sex in the UK from the Office for National Statistics.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  26 May, 2025

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Parenting across Scotland - Hobbies Research Project
Help Parenting across Scotland find out what parents and carers think about children and young people's access to hobbies. 
  • Topic:  Leisure & Recreation
  • Date:  26 May, 2025

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Youth Work’s Contribution to National Priorities for Education and Lifelong Learning
YouthLink Scotland’s latest policy briefing summarises youth work’s contribution to national priorities for education and lifelong learning, and how this supports the Scottish Government’s National Strategy for Economic Transformation and its Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  26 May, 2025

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Power of Youth Day 2025
Power of Youth Day is coming soon on the 3rd June, and we can't wait! It’s an annual opportunity for organisations, and individuals, across the UK to say thank you to young people taking part in social action, and also shine a spotlight on the great work they are doing. The theme for 2025 is ‘We See Your Power' and it's all about recognition.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  26 May, 2025

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