About Location CashBack
Location CashBack is a three-year, Scotland-wide, large-scale youth leadership and participation programme funded by the Scottish Government CashBack for Communities funding via Inspiring Scotland. Location CashBack is a consortium project, delivered by Youth Scotland, Scouts Scotland, Boys’ Brigade and Girlguiding Scotland. The project started on 1 April 2026. The project follows the success of Generation CashBack.
Key Aims
Location CashBack supports young people in SIMD 1-2 areas and young people who face barriers including ACEs, poverty, crime and anti-social behaviour. Building on their connection to trusted local youth groups, the project offers safe spaces, mentoring, personal development and accredited leadership opportunities that open new pathways for learning, life and work for young people.
Outcomes
Location CashBack works towards the following outcomes:
- Outcome 1: Young people are afforded safe spaces and suitable activities to combat boredom, frustration and isolation, which can contribute to antisocial behaviours.
- Outcome 2: Young people understand their own value and impact within their communities and are supported to become positive influences and leader within their communities
Why It Matters
Location CashBack takes an assets-based approach: we strengthen local youth groups to reach those most at risk, offering safe, consistent support while connecting young people to national training, accreditation and leadership opportunities. This approach delivers national reach with local impact, creating strong networks of support while developing young leaders embedded in their own communities.
Young people benefit from diversionary activities, improved confidence, resilience, skills for learning, life and work, accredited achievements and better prospects for employment or education. Families and communities benefit from reduced anti-social behaviour, stronger relationships with local services and young people leading positive change in local places and spaces.