Changing lives through youth work!

Quality youth work programmes, information, resources, training and support.

About us

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97,018
Young people impacted
1,999
Youth groups supported
590
Member organisations
10,775
Youth workers trained & supported

Our pillars

As a national youth work organisation, Youth Scotland's work is expansive and varied, but much of what we do can be put in four key areas of community-based youth work that we call our 4 Pillars:
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Membership
Find out about Youth Scotland Membership, how to join and what's included.

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Programmes
Youth Scotland delivers a range of projects, events and programmes for young people and youth groups.

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Training
Youth Scotland provides a wide range of continuous professional learning and training across Scotland for youth workers, volunteers and leaders. 

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Awards
Youth Scotland offers different awards that act as a framework to record and recognise young people’s achievements.

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Youth Work Essentials

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

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Featured content

A selection of just some of things happening in the Youth Scotland network!
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Safe Spaces Youth Work Fund
The Safe Spaces Youth Work Fund supports early intervention and youth work opportunities for young people at risk.

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Child Protection Awareness
Accredited Pathway
Various Dates

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Acting on Workforce Development
This Youth Scotland report examines how our operations are key to developing the workforce of community-based youth work providers and stakeholders across Scotland.

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