🌍 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

📢 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.

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

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

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

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/

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)

🗞 HOT OFF THE PRESS 🗞 Our 2024-25 impact report is now available. Read the full report by following the link 🔗 bit.ly/4p5AXLI

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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!

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.

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!!!

Great second workshop of the day at #Bigideas25 with @youthscotland.org.uk tried out SFX and glitter makeup. Feeling fabulous 👌

What a start to #BigIdeas25 with @youthscotland.org.uk having done pur first workshop- games! Had such a fun time with the group and teams, while we were very competitive 😅

#BigIdeas25 is in full swing!! No more drum rolls, no more waits, we're here and we're here to stay!! We've had some interesting workshops already; thank you to everyone who participated, it's amazing to have you all here 👏 And this is just the beginning... stay tuned 👀

The Youth Scotland van is packed, we depart from Balfour House. Destination: BIG IDEAS! Everything is ready... all we need is YOU Drop us a hi5 in the comments if you're excited 🙌 Nervous about the weekend ahead? Find all the info you need following the link ➡ bit.ly/4mbzFfM

It was great seeing the young leaders take lead during the AGM, sharing & demonstrating the skills they developed earlier in the year as part of #iLead Empower programme #GCB #CB4C @youthscotland.org.uk @cashbackscot.bsky.social

Amazing night with Brighter East End at their AGM hearing everything they have achieved over the last year across all groups & clubs. The best part was watching all young people coming up to collect their awards 245 Hi5, 32 DYA, 19 Saltire Awards & 12 Silver YAA loads of happy faces #GCB #CB4C

Do you have a ticket to Big Ideas Weekend? 🤝🥳 Whether you’re a youth worker or a young person, a singer, a comedian, a magician or maybe a gymnast, or you just want to show us something cool, sign up for Big Ideas Got talent 💃🧶🤹‍♀️🎭🎨🩰🪇 Sign up here: bit.ly/44HoFB7

The countdown’s heating up – just 2 days left! @parentingscotland.bsky.social Puberty + Perimenopause = fireworks at home 🔥 Learn how to turn tension into understanding. 📍 Thu 21 Aug, 1.15pm, Dynamic Earth – FREE Fringe event. 🎟 Book: www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...

🚨Ready for Youth Work 🚨 Take the first step towards youth work with Ready for Youth Work🏃 📚 Six modules. One SCQF Level 3 qualification. All you need to know to start you youth work journey. Find a suitable date: bit.ly/45GAeaO

Young Islanders from Shetland Islands Council Youth Services met in Lerwick with @jimfairliesnp.bsky.social MSP to discuss ferries, connectivity and the under-22 scheme — ensuring island youth voices are heard in shaping the future. #YoungIslandersNetwork #Shetland #IslandsPlan

Thanks to LEAP Sports Scotland for inviting us to the Pride Youth Work Games – what a fantastic event! We loved meeting brilliant young people from across the UK. Shout-out to Kai from RYAN for hosting the stall to raise awareness of the network with rural young people: bit.ly/YS-RYAN-p

Really enjoyed visiting @youthscotland.org.uk member Touch of Love Outreach (TOL) this afternoon. An amazing organisation doing vital work with New Scots in Aberdeen. If you don't know them look them up 👇👇👇 www.touchoflove.org.uk #communitychampions #youthworkchangeslives

Child Protection Awareness training can help youth workers & volunteers: 🤝 Understand their organisation's child protection policies, be alert to signs of concern and act accordingly Sign up to our upcoming session➡ bit.ly/44W3Cel

Good luck to everyone who is receiving their results today!

Did you know it’s not just learners who sat National 5, Higher & Advanced Highers receiving their #SQAresults today? A massive well done to everyone attaining their National Certificates, National Progression Awards, Skills for Work courses & Awards today too! Not sure what those are? 👇 🧵 [1/6]

🚀 Take your youth work career to the next level with our next Ready for Youth Work training 🚀 Ready for Youth Work can be completed as an e-learning module, where your learning can fit your schedule Sign up now! ➡ bit.ly/4m8cenO

Quality day with @corra.scot Be Different, Make A Difference advisors Clued up 2day reviewing & remembering all their achievements & successes since Nov into their @youthscotland.org.uk #Silver Youth Achievement Awards. Awesome being part of their journey with loads of laughs & learning #GCB ##CB4C

Amazing opportunity to get involved in some tennis check out Achieve More's post below @youthscotland.org.uk

Are you ready for the biggest weekend in youth work? We can't wait to see you at Stirling Uni for Big Ideas Weekend! Keep an eye on our socials and check your emails! We will be releasing information to help you navigate the event in the near future 🙌

🎤Announcing Big Ideas Got Talent! Show off your skills at Big Ideas Weekend—sing, dance, juggle, rap, or surprise us! 🥳 Open to Big Ideas Weekend ticket holders only. Sign up now 👉 bit.ly/44HoFB7

After hearing from Darren Jones & Wes Streeting earlier, we’ve just heard from Jess Phillips, Minister for Safeguarding, on the Safer Streets Mission and how civil society can help tackle violence against women. bit.ly/3Gx8UDE #youthworkchangeslives #youthvoice

We’re at the Charities & Civil Society Summit today—thanks to PM Keir Starmer for opening the event! Youth orgs are a vital voice in our communities and we’re proud to help shape change for Scotland’s young people. Read about Civil Society Covenant bit.ly/3Gx8UDE #youthworkchangeslives #youthvoice

Today is the one year anniversary of the UNCRC Act, which saw the UNCRC incorporated into Scots law! 🥳🎉 The UNCRC is a major milestone in children's rights, outlining the fundamental rights of every child and young person. Hear more from our CEO Dr Judith Turbyne: buff.ly/LG6TXmP

Tickets for Big Ideas Weekend are sold out! 🙌🤯 Thank you to everyone who has secured their spot for the biggest weekend in youth work, we can't wait to see you all there 🤹👥🥳

'In a recent series of consultation sessions Youth Scotland and our Area Associations hosted, 79% of our members who attended said funding was the main challenge facing their organisation.' Read our latest impact report to find out more: bit.ly/YS-AoF

We have recently published Generation Cashback, the story of phase 6. Have you read it yet? 📣 This year, we received a more accurate return of evaluation data which more closely reflects the views of the young people we have worked with. Read the report: bit.ly/45MYSIG

Youth workers... are you ready for your creative juices to flow at this year’s Big Ideas? We’ll be at Stirling Uni from 30 to 31 August with graffiti, glitter, intro to podcast and many other creative workshops. Don’t miss it! bit.ly/43XvbCi

'Office space, venues, bills, wages, food and equipment are all more expensive....' Our latest impact report, Acting on Funding, examines the current funding climate and the effects it is having on community-based youth work. Read the report: bit.ly/YS-AoF

Big Ideas 2025 is rapidly approaching 🎉 learn new skills ⚙️ make friends 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 get inspired 💭 bring home tools to make change in your community 🛠️ Follow the link to secure your spot ➡️ bit.ly/43XvbCi

What do you want to explore this August at the biggest weekend in youth work? 🙌 Big Ideas Weekend offers a mix of creative, practical, reflective and fun experiences, all in one supportive space! There really is something for everyone at Big Ideas 🤝🤹🎨🎥 Book your tickets now ➡️ bit.ly/43XvbCi

Our fourth pillar is Awards. Young people can gain SCQF-credit-rated recognition through Hi5, Dynamic Youth and Youth Achievement Awards. These celebrate young people’s achievements and growth, while aligning with formal qualifications. Check out our youth awards: bit.ly/YS-AWARDS

Our third pillar is training for volunteers and workers. Through our accredited learning pathway, we offer a range of continuous professional learning and training across Scotland for youth workers, volunteers and leaders. Improve your skills today: bit.ly/YS-TRAIN

Our second pillar is our programmes. We deliver a range of projects, events and programmes for young people and youth groups. From young leadership and grant-making programmes to Generation CashBack, building capacity in our communities. Programmes support youth work at grassroots: bit.ly/YS-PROG

Our work is delivered through 4 pillars: Membership; Programmes; Training and Youth Awards. Our membership is our heart; the core of what we do and represented throughout Scotland’s communities. Read about what we achieve together here: bit.ly/YS-Impact-23... & Join here: bit.ly/YS-JOIN