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We are Scotland’s network for community-based youth work. We provide quality youth work programmes, information, resources, training and support. Engage with us: https://linktr.ee/youthscotland
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Youth Scotland @youthscotland.org.uk · Sep 3
🗞 HOT OFF THE PRESS 🗞

Our 2024-25 impact report is now available.

Read the full report by following the link 🔗 bit.ly/4p5AXLI
A purple background and youth Scotland logo. Various screens show parts of Youth Scotland's Impact Report 2024/25, including the front page of impact report in the middle. Young people walk while smiling at the camera. Youth Scotland logo. Textbox says: 4,803 young people engaged in leadership and participation programmes A youth worker points at a whiteboard. Youth Scotland logo. Textbox says: 4,713 paid youth workers. 7,025 volunteers, Young people hold a Hi5 youth award to the camera while some of them make a peace sign with their hands and smile. Youth Scotland logo. Textbox reads: 9,723 youth awards accredited
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Amy Ogilvie- Youth work (they/them) @amyleeogilvie.bsky.social · 10d
Session two at the cross-nations youth forum with youthscotland is in full swing! This evening we're diving deep into our goals and aspirations and figuring out how to share these insights with other groups. Exciting stuff! #YouthScotland #YouthForum #GoalsAndAspirations
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Amy Ogilvie- Youth work (they/them) @amyleeogilvie.bsky.social · 7d
9/10- Session 3 of the Cross Nations Youth Forum with @youthscotland.org.uk was all about sharing what matters most to us. Powerful discussions and connections made! ✨ #YouthForum #MeaningfulThemes #MakingConnections
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Amy Ogilvie- Youth work (they/them) @amyleeogilvie.bsky.social · 7d
9/10- Unleashing our inner warriors at Carlingford Adventure! Laser tag was the perfect way to unwind and bond after a morning of insightful talks. 🎯 #CarlingfordAdventure #LaserTag #TeamBonding
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Amy Ogilvie- Youth work (they/them) @amyleeogilvie.bsky.social · 7d
10/10- what a great ending session to the cross-Nations youth forum, had such a brilliant time in a new place with new people just what an enlightened experience I have had, thank to everyone who took part and organised this residental and sessions. @youthscotland.org.uk @mikestrang01.bsky.social
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Youth Scotland @youthscotland.org.uk · 9d
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay and a great opportunity to think about becoming a mental health champion 🧠👂

Sign up to our Mental Health Champions Course🔗 bit.ly/3WrJLhI
White text on a blue banner reads, 'Mental Health Champions Foundation Programme.' To the left is the logo for Place2Be; to the right is the logo for STV Children's Appeal. In the background, someone works at a laptop while taking notes. In the upper left is the Youth Scotland logo in white.
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Youth Scotland @youthscotland.org.uk · 9d
📢 It’s #ChallengePovertyWeek in Scotland.

Around 1 in 4 children live in poverty, but youth work changes lives.

Youth Scotland supports 82,000+ young people, with 64% of groups in the most deprived areas.

Read our Acting on Poverty report 🔗 bit.ly/4o7Hi84
Youth Scotland logo. Two screens display the front cover of Youth Scotland's Acting on Poverty report and a quote originating from the same report, which reads: "This report demonstrates that funding Youth Scotland and its programmes directly impacts communities most affected by poverty and makes a tangible difference to the lives of young people and their families."
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Amy Ogilvie- Youth work (they/them) @amyleeogilvie.bsky.social · 10d
Day 1 in Carlingford with @youthscotland.org.uk at the cross-nations youth forum! Had a great first session getting to know everyone and aligning on terms, hopes, and expectations. Some really interesting conversations already! I'm looking forward to what's next #Carlingford #YouthForum #youthwork
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Stuart Conquer @youthworkstuart.bsky.social · 12d
Superb night with SAPC volunteers. It was inspiring hearing their stories & finding out why they would like to begin @youthscotland.org.uk Youth Achievement Awards. Excited to get them started on these awards & how they are going to support their communities @cashbackscot.bsky.social #GCB #CB4C
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 19d
🌍 Climate Week 2025 🌍
 
Action 3: Involvement in Our Learning 
Children want a say in climate education — helping design lessons, build and care for school spaces, shaping how they learn about the climate crisis. 
 
---> bit.ly/42tzUvg 
 
@scotgovnetzero 
#ScotClimateWeek
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The Robertson Trust @therobertsontrust.bsky.social · 18d
📢 Nurturing Relationships is now open for Large and Small Grants🌱

Following an initial pause and subsequent pilot, we are now open to applications for our theme of Nurturing Relationships within our Large and Small Awards on a rolling basis.
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Stuart Conquer @youthworkstuart.bsky.social · 22d
Like I said a fantastic day & what an atmosphere in the pit stop. Looking forward to @stirlingpride.bsky.social new year woop woop
@youthscotland.org.uk @cashbackscot.bsky.social #GCB #CB4C #iLead
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Stuart Conquer @youthworkstuart.bsky.social · 22d
What an amazing day @stirlingpride.bsky.social pit stop area last Saturday. It was a pleasure sharing some @youthscotland.org.uk #iLead engage activities with everyone, getting them to think outside the box & work in pairs or teams to finish some of our puzzles. 1/3
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Youth Scotland @youthscotland.org.uk · Sep 19
Meet the Funder is back!
We’re launching a new series of monthly online events connecting Youth Scotland member groups with funders.
💡 Learn how funds are administered
🎯 Get top tips
❓ Ask questions live or submit in advance

📅 First up: 2 October – Scotmid (Community Grants)
🔗 bit.ly/4ptT8L5
Banner image for Meet the Funder, an online event for Youth Scotland members
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Youth Scotland @youthscotland.org.uk · Sep 8
#Youth #YoungPeople #Scotland #DearScotlandsFuture #ScottishYouthParliament
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Youth Scotland @youthscotland.org.uk · Sep 8
This weekend @officialsyp.bsky.social launched Dear Scotland’s Future – their 2026–2031 manifesto written by young people, for young people ✌🏽✌🏿✌🏼 Shaped by almost 5,000 voices across Scotland. Read the full and accessible manifesto here 👉 syp.org.uk/manifesto/
For illustration - SYP's graphic to launch their new manifesto 'Dear Scotland's Future'
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Youth Theatre Arts Scotland @ytartsscot.bsky.social · Sep 4
If you’re aged 18–25 and live in a Glasgow postcode, sign up to Toonspeak’s Young Company and take your performance skills to the next level buff.ly/EFUEDYI (deadline - 7 Sep 2025)
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Youth Scotland @youthscotland.org.uk · Sep 3
🗞 HOT OFF THE PRESS 🗞

Our 2024-25 impact report is now available.

Read the full report by following the link 🔗 bit.ly/4p5AXLI
A purple background and youth Scotland logo. Various screens show parts of Youth Scotland's Impact Report 2024/25, including the front page of impact report in the middle. Young people walk while smiling at the camera. Youth Scotland logo. Textbox says: 4,803 young people engaged in leadership and participation programmes A youth worker points at a whiteboard. Youth Scotland logo. Textbox says: 4,713 paid youth workers. 7,025 volunteers, Young people hold a Hi5 youth award to the camera while some of them make a peace sign with their hands and smile. Youth Scotland logo. Textbox reads: 9,723 youth awards accredited
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Youth Scotland @youthscotland.org.uk · Sep 2
Sign-ups for out upcoming 'Meet the Funder' session close soon! 🚨

Don't miss the change to chat to Scottish Children's Lottery on 4 September 9:30-10:00

Sign up now! bit.ly/4p3kRC8
Meet the Funder: Scottish Children's Lottery - 4 September 2025
- Meet the Funder: Scottish Children's Lottery - 4th September 2025 - 9.30am - 10am
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Amy Ogilvie- Youth work (they/them) @amyleeogilvie.bsky.social · Aug 31
What a great last workshop of #BigIdeas25 with @youthscotland.org.uk. Some of us we doing STAND UP, which was such a great time learning about behaviours and sectarianism. SOUND ZONE learning about each other's music tastes and creating music with different instruments.
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Youth Scotland @youthscotland.org.uk · Sep 1
A huge thank you to Amy for coming onstage as a keynote speaker; telling us about their journey from young person to youth worker!

Amy took the stage with confidence and inspired the audience with their story, encouraging all young people in the room to take all opportunities that come their way.
amyleeogilvie.bsky.social Amy Ogilvie- Youth work (they/them) @amyleeogilvie.bsky.social · Aug 31
What a great showcase, I had the pleasure to be a keynote speaker at #Bigideas25 sharing my journey as a young person through youthwork and @youthscotland.org.uk. Thanks so much, guys!
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Amy Ogilvie- Youth work (they/them) @amyleeogilvie.bsky.social · Aug 31
Great first workshop of the day from the Shetland peer educators on drug awareness at #BigIdeas25 with @youthscotland.org.uk. we learned about the risks and reductions towards drugs and what types there are. What an interesting and interactive workshop!
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Youth Scotland @youthscotland.org.uk · Aug 31
We're having great conversations about bullying, cyberbullying and how we work together to find practical solutions with @graemedey.bsky.social, Minister for Higher and Further Education, at #BigIdeas25 day two.

#BigIdeas2025 #bigideas
The Minister for Higher and Further Education speaks to youth workers at Big Ideas Weekend 2025.
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Youth Scotland @youthscotland.org.uk · Aug 31
A huge thank you and well done to Amy who delivered an amazingly inspiring message to all adults and young people in the room here at Big Ideas

From young person to youth worker, Amy's journey has been supported by youth leadership and youth participation programmes with us at Youth Scotland!
amyleeogilvie.bsky.social Amy Ogilvie- Youth work (they/them) @amyleeogilvie.bsky.social · Aug 30
What a great showcase, I had the pleasure to be a keynote speaker at #Bigideas25 sharing my journey as a young person through youthwork and @youthscotland thanks so much guys!
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Amy Ogilvie- Youth work (they/them) @amyleeogilvie.bsky.social · Aug 30
Third workshop completed! At #BigIdeas25 with @youthscotland.org.uk Intro to graffiti with the one and only @mrtragicohara.bsky.social what a great session learning the techniques, skills and history around graffiti.
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Amy Ogilvie- Youth work (they/them) @amyleeogilvie.bsky.social · Aug 30
What an amazing evening entertainment of #BigIdeas25 with @youthscotland.org.uk of BIG IDEAS GOT TALENT. What a range of amazing talented young people all over Scotland. I was delighted to be a part of the judging panel and having such a great time with others and the amazing host KEVIN!!!
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