Our Impact
In this section you can read just some of the stories from our young people, youth workers and members.
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105,000
Young people impacted
2,200
Youth groups supported
600
Member organisations
11,300
Youth workers trained & supported
Our Stories
In this section you can read just some of the stories from our young people, youth workers and members - the stories of Youth Scotland and community-based youth work.
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Generation CashBack – Story of Phase 6 Year 1
Read how Generation CashBack improved young people's positive outcomes and destinations in Scotland’s most disadvantaged communities during 2023-24.
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The story of Reach 2024's Young Advisors
In just a few months, six young people designed a national youth event to help others find a voice—this is their story.
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Youth Scotland Impact Report 2022-23
Youth Scotland's Impact Report 2022-23; Adapting to new challenges and the needs of community-based youth work.
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Youth Awards help young leaders gain accreditation
We visited Alva Academy, whose youth award programmes and special partnership with youth charity OYCI help young leaders thrive.
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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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Generation CashBack – Story of Phase 5 Year 3
Read how Generation CashBack made an impact in Scotland’s most disadvantaged communities in year 3 and throughout Phase 5.
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Seth’s Story
Through our Awards, Seth has come out of his shell during his time at Castle Douglass Primary School. This is Seth's story.
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Case study of KYTHE by Awards Network features Youth Scotland Awards
Read about how Abbie and others benefitted from our awards.
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Acting on Poverty
Acting on Poverty examines how Youth Scotland's work impacts communities affected by poverty and makes a difference to the lives of young people.
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Glasgow’s Young Grantmakers
This is the story of the 2022 Glasgow pilot of Glasgow's Young Grantmakers.
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Simone’s Story
Thanks to community-based youth work, Simone's past will not define her future - read her story.
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Visiting Castle Douglas Primary School’s Hi5 programme
We visited Castle Douglas Primary School to find out more about their exceptional Hi5 programme.
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The Ripple’s Story
Youth Scotland member group The Ripple is a community-based youth project - this is their story.
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Youth Scotland Impact Report 2021-22
The resilience and creativity shown by the youth work sector recovering from the pandemic
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Generation CashBack - Story of Phase 5 Year 2
Read how Generation CashBack continues to make an impact in Scotland's most disadvantaged communities.
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