Youth work changes lives
YouthLink Scotland is the national agency for youth work, representing more than 100 youth work organisations across Scotland.
We champion the role and value of the youth work sector, challenging government at national and local levels to invest in your development.
Events
Information
Keep Erasmus+
PUBLISHED: Fri, 01 Dec 2017
The UK leaving the European Union places our membership of Erasmus+ in jeopardy. Help us take action to keep it.
News
National Youth Work Awards 2018 winners announced
PUBLISHED: Fri, 16 Mar 2018
Forty-six outstanding youth workers and youth work projects were celebrated at this year's National Youth Work Awards at the Crowne Plaza Glasgow, with 14 winners crowned!
YouthLinkConsultations
Consultation
A Connected Scotland: Tackling social isolation and loneliness and building stronger social connections
- Status: Open
- Deadline: Mon, 30 Apr 2018
A new national strategy, one of the first in the world, is being developed to tackle loneliness and isolation.
News
Rural youth encouraged to have their say about change they want to see
PUBLISHED: Mon, 09 Apr 2018
Young people living, working or studying in rural places are being invited to have their say about what they need, want and are lacking in their local communities.
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Call for Young Programmers for 10th Anniversary of Glasgow Youth Film Festival
PUBLISHED: Thu, 19 Apr 2018
Applications are now open for young people aged 15-19 to become GYFF Young Programmers for Glasgow Youth Film Festival’s 10th Anniversary edition, which returns from 14 to 16 September 2018.
News
New website for the SCQF
PUBLISHED: Thu, 19 Apr 2018
The SCQF Partnership feel it’s really important that their website is meeting the needs of their users. After a lengthy period of design and development, they have now launched their new site.
News
Parent survey about ADHD services in Scotland published
PUBLISHED: Tue, 17 Apr 2018
Results of a survey of parents about health and education services for children with ADHD across Scotland.
News
First Minister recognises YoYP achievements
PUBLISHED: Tue, 17 Apr 2018
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, will recognise tens of thousands of young Scots with a special certificate to say thank you for their contribution to the Year of Young People 2018.
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Funding
Funding
Year of Young People National Lottery Fund
Year of Young People National Lottery Fund launched to inspire young people to lead active lives and encourage positive mental health.
Funding
BBC Children in Need
BBC Children in Need's focus is firmly on those children and young people who are experiencing disadvantage. Next deadline for small grants is 13 May 2018.
Vacancies
The Yard
Senior Playworker
LOCATION: Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy
POSTED: Tue, 10 Apr 2018
CLOSING: Tue, 24 Apr 2018 12:00
The Yard are recruiting for a flexible individual who can supervise the planning and delivery of sessions.
LGBT Youth Scotland
Youth & Community Development Officer
LOCATION: Lothian
POSTED: Thu, 19 Apr 2018
CLOSING: Thu, 17 May 2018 16:00
To lead the delivery of a programme of youth work which targets transgender young people in Edinburgh and the Lothian’s and promotes improvements in health and wellbeing.
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