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National Youth Work Conference 2026
This year’s National Youth Work Conference will take place in Glasgow on Monday 2nd November. The theme is Before Crisis: Youth Work and Young People’s Mental Health. Book your place now!
Participative Democracy Certificate Training
We’re running a FREE online training session from 10am to 12pm on 23rd September to provide more details about the award and how it can be used in different contexts and situations.

YouthLink Scotland Members Network: Exploring European Youth Work
Bookings are now open for our third meeting of 2026, exploring European youth work with the British Council, the incoming UK National Agency for Erasmus+. Online - 17th September - 11am to 12.30pm.

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. Edinburgh - 10am-2pm - 28th September.

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Understanding Premature Deaths and Improving Outcomes
Recent calls to better understand the premature deaths of care experienced people have highlighted an important issue. David Anderson, the chair of The Oversight Board for the promise, has written a letter on what the Board feels Scotland must do now.
  • Topic:  Care
  • Date:  22 June, 2026

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The Active Healthy Kids Scotland Report Card
A 'state of the nation' report on the physical activity and health of Scottish children and adolescents. This report synthesizes data from national surveys and assigns grades to a range of indicators related to physical activity and health.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  22 June, 2026

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Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan: Progress Report 2025-26
The fourth annual progress report for 'Best Start, Bright Futures', the Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan for 2022-26. This report provides detail of action taken in 2025-26 and the latest progress toward the child poverty targets.
  • Date:  18 June, 2026

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Concern Over Pupils Using Nicotine Pouches in Classrooms as New Training Launches
ASH Scotland is encouraging people who work with children and young people in Scotland to access the charity’s new free e-learning module to increase awareness about the health risks associated with nicotine pouches.
  • Topic:  Addiction
  • Date:  17 June, 2026

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Bairns' Hoose Pathfinder Phase – Research Report
This report shares key learning gathered as part of the Bairns' Hoose Pathfinder Phase in Scotland. The mixed-method research explores the operation of six Bairns' Hoose partnerships, highlighting successes and areas for development.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  17 June, 2026

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More School Leavers in Positive Destinations
The proportion of young people going into education, training or work nine months after finishing school is the joint highest since records began. Additionally, the level of young people from deprived backgrounds going into positive destinations is the highest it has ever been.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  16 June, 2026

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Scottish Charity Awards 2026 Winners Announced
The winners of the Scottish Charity Awards recognising Scotland’s voluntary sector were announced in a celebratory awards ceremony on 11th June in Glasgow. This year’s shortlist included 35 individuals and organisations from charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups across the country.
  • Topic:  Corporate
  • Date:  16 June, 2026

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Neil Lal Appointed Voluntary Ambassador of the Global Fellowship of Christian Youth
The Global Fellowship of Christian Youth the International network of The Boys’ Brigade has announced the appointment of Neil Lal, Chairman and President of The Indian Council of Scotland and United Kingdom as a Voluntary Ambassador recognising his distinguished contribution to community leadership, international engagement, and youth empowerment.
  • Topic:  International
  • Date:  16 June, 2026

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Protecting Young People Against MenB
Thousands of young people in Scotland are to be offered free vaccination against meningococcal B disease (MenB) ahead of the 2026-27 academic year. The transition to university or college – particularly into shared accommodation – is one of the highest-risk periods for the disease, as close contact with large numbers of new people increases the risk of it spreading.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  15 June, 2026

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The SURF Awards
The SURF Awards provide an opportunity for regeneration projects of all sizes to demonstrate value to funders and partners, support team-building and develop a national profile. The deadline for applications is 7th September.
  • Date:  10 June, 2026

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Child Poverty Tops Young People's Priorities for Scottish Government's First 100 Days
More than 2,600 young people across Scotland were asked what they think the new government should focus on during its first 100 days in office. Two-thirds (66%) identified child poverty as a priority – making it the highest-ranked issue, ahead of the NHS, education, the economy and climate change.
  • Topic:  Poverty
  • Date:  10 June, 2026

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Digitally Excluded 2026
The Family Fund's new report, Digitally Excluded, shows families are missing out on digital access, skills and support that are vital for disabled children to participate fully, progress and thrive in life.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work, Poverty
  • Date:  9 June, 2026

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