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Featured from the network

Featured news, briefings and stories: a selection of just some of things happening in the Youth Scotland network!
Young Advisors attending the Just Transition summit pose with politicians
Just Transition Summit 2025
News
31st October 2025

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One of the Youth Scotland's Michele Meehan poses with a copy of A Right, A Space, A Future.
Youth Work Manifesto 2026 launched
News
29th October 2025

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Youth Scotland staff listen to a member group around a table, discussing their needs
New Youth Scotland grassroots youth work fund announced
Press Release
29th October 2025

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Two Make A Difference youth advisory group smile as they share their drawings from an activity
A Force To Be Reckoned With
Watch our short film on how youth participation is crucial when designing services for young people

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Mike Strang addresses the Big Ideas Weekend delegates in an auditorium
Youth Scotland Announce Two New Initiatives to Support Community-Based Youth Work
News
4th September 2025

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Youth Scotland Impact Report 2024-25
A year that both tested and highlighted the resilience and creativity of Scotland’s community-based youth work sector.

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Youth Work Essentials

Everything you need in order to set up and run your youth group.

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