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
News
YouthLink Scotland Policy Seminar Series 2018
PUBLISHED: Mon, 06 Aug 2018
An opportunity for youth work practitioners, policy makers, academics, and other interested stakeholders to come together. Last chance to book!
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National Youth Work Conference 2018
START: Tue, 20 Nov 2018 09:00
END: Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:30
In Scotland’s first ever Year of Young People, our 2018 National Youth Work Conference will take place on 20 November in Glasgow. This year, our focus will be on young people’s participation.
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Consultation
A Culture Strategy for Scotland
- Status: Open
- Deadline: Wed, 19 Sep 2018
This public consultation seeks views on a draft Culture Strategy for Scotland which has been developed following engagement with people across Scotland during 2017.
Consultation
Progressing Children's Rights in Scotland - An Action Plan 2018-21
- Status: Open
- Deadline: Wed, 26 Sep 2018
The public are being asked to shape the plan, which will transform how children and young people experience their rights and are involved in the decisions that affect them.
Latest news
News
More support for young people at risk of crime
PUBLISHED: Wed, 15 Aug 2018
Young people at risk of becoming drawn into serious offending will receive more co-ordinated support and early intervention, the Justice Secretary has said.
News
Glasgow Youth Film Festival 10th anniversary edition programme announced
PUBLISHED: Wed, 15 Aug 2018
One of the most innovative youth film festivals in Europe, Glasgow Youth Film Festival returns from 14-16 September, celebrating both its 10th anniversary edition and Scotland’s Year of Young People.
News
Young People’s Attitudes to Immigration: Report on Findings from the Young People in Scotland Survey 2017
PUBLISHED: Wed, 15 Aug 2018
The survey, conducted with a secondary school age, nationally representative sample of 1,800 young people, included a module of questions on attitudes to immigration.
News
Barnardo's Scotland calls for more backing for teachers to support children who have experienced trauma in Scotland
PUBLISHED: Tue, 14 Aug 2018
79% of adults working in primary or secondary schools in Scotland say that more should be done to ensure that schools are able to recognise and respond to early trauma and childhood adversity.
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Funding
Funding
The Weir Charitable Trust
The Trust aims to support small community groups of charities with an income of £100,000 or less per annum based in Scotland and providing services across Scotland. Deadline: 31 August 2018.
Funding
People's Postcode Lottery Dream Fund
£3 million available for charities and community organisations to work together to deliver a new and innovative 24-month projects that enhance the local communities. Deadline: 31 August 2018.
Vacancies
YouthLink Scotland
Chief Executive
LOCATION: Edinburgh
POSTED: Tue, 14 Aug 2018
CLOSING: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 17:00
YouthLink Scotland the National Agency for Youth Work is recruiting a new Chief Executive Officer following the planned retirement of the present post holder.
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Youth Work and Schools Partnerships Manager
LOCATION: Edinburgh
POSTED: Tue, 14 Aug 2018
CLOSING: Mon, 27 Aug 2018 17:00
The Youth Work and Schools Partnerships Manager will lead a new capacity-building initiative to strengthen youth work and schools partnerships, as part of the Scottish Attainment Challenge.
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