About Us
Youth Scotland is the network of youth clubs and groups across Scotland.
Youth Scotland is the network of youth clubs and groups across Scotland. It is the largest non-uniformed youth organisation in Scotland and delivers quality youth work programmes, information, resources, training and support to community based youth work across Scotland.
Youth Scotland has been in existence since the early years of the 20th Century.
Youth Scotland has a membership of 968 groups, with 43,668 members and 5,187 youth workers.
In addition, Youth Scotland has supported 3,063 young people to gain recognition for their achievements via 63 Operating Agencies (including local authorities, voluntary agencies, colleges and schools) and 442 Participating Units (including youth groups, volunteer centres, youth councils and schools).
The Youth Scotland membership is diverse, ranging from small rural youth groups to large urban projects – the common goal that we all share is better outcomes for young people.
Mission and Strategic Aims
Youth Scotland will enable young people throughout Scotland to maximise their full potential through the provision of quality educational and social opportunities.
The organisation aims to:
1. Support young people to become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors in their youth groups and communities.
2. Deliver more choices and opportunities for young people by increasing the effectiveness of those who work with them, particularly voluntary and part-time youth workers.
3. Improve the life chances of young people by sustaining and developing strong and resilient community based youth work.
4. Build on our reputation for high quality, effective and efficient services.
View Youth Scotland’s Strategic Plan 2010-2013 here.
Links
Find out more about…
- Youth Scotland Membership
- Youth Scotland Projects, including Girls on the Move, Bike Club, Youth Achievement Awards and Dynamic Youth Awards
- Youth Scotland Resources
- Youth Scotland Training for youth workers, volunteers and young people