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Trainee Youth Worker opportunities in North Edinburgh

NORTH EDINBURGH YOUTH WORK COLLABORATIVE

Ever wanted to get into Youth Work? Aged 16-19? Well get applying for the North Edinburgh Youth Work Collaborative’s Traineeship Programme!

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@muirhouseyouthdevelopmentgroup

@fetloryouthclub and

@piltonyouthchildren look forward to hearing from you!

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Debbi goes to Holyrood!

Debbi McCulloch, Chief Executive Officer of the Spartans Community Foundation, gave evidence in the Parliament yesterday, where she spoke extensively to the Education, Children and Young People’s Committee about the Foundation’s work in Pilton and the wider community.

During the evidence session Ms McCulloch said that North Edinburgh has fantastic networks and collaboration, referring to R2 and that network’s ability to signpost and help individuals and directly help individuals who might otherwise be missed:

https://scottishparliament.tv/meeting/education-children-and-young-people-committee-march-18-2026?clip_start=10:53:02&clip_end=10:56:28

Ms McCulloch said that 94% of young people surveyed by the Spartans said that they felt like they had a trusted adult at the foundation.

She says the Foundation’s work has increased employment and volunteering opportunities and has provided families with a place where they can come and be listened to in a dignified way:

https://scottishparliament.tv/meeting/education-children-and-young-people-committee-march-18-2026?clip_start=10:27:43&clip_end=10:31:30

Ms McCulloch also gave examples of the impact of the Foundation’s work, referring to Naomi Hume, who is now the Assistant Operations Manager, who started off attending the Foundation’s Street Football offering:

https://scottishparliament.tv/meeting/education-children-and-young-people-committee-march-18-2026?clip_start=10:36:41&clip_end=10:40:01

Tomorrow: Big Match at Spartans

STARS COME OUT FOR CHARITY FUNDRAISING EVENT

The Big Match features two men’s teams (Residential United v Commercial City) made up of football enthusiasts (of varying levels of skill and fitness!) from Edinburgh’s property and legal spheres.

They will be joined by local celebrity chef Tom Kitchin, ex-Hearts and Premier league player Christophe Berra, and ex-Hibs player and former pupil of Broughton High, Darren Dods.

The Big Match aims to raise a game-changing amount of money for local charities and this year we’re delighted they’ve chosen Spartans Community Foundation as their beneficiaries, so we’re keen to spread the word!

This is the fourth year of The Big Match. It’s free to spectators and the atmosphere is always brilliant, with vocal crowds!

The game is always hard fought – the referee will have a tough job harnessing the levels of competitive spirit on the pitch tomorrow!

TOM KITCHEN

CHRISTOPHE BERRA

GRANT HANLEY & DARREN DODDS

Wee Connections ASN Family Afternoon at Craigie

#sfaextratime have organised a special ASN event in partnership with Active Schools Edinburgh

If your child/children would like to attend please book using the qr code.

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Spartans Community Foundation

GOALS 4 DEMENTIA

FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER at 2pm

A Charity Football Match by The Art Offenders & The Spartans Alternative School

Join The Art Offenders—a creative group of art students from The Spartans Alternative School in North Edinburgh—as they host their second annual charity football match in support of North Edinburgh Dementia Care (NEDC).

This youth-led initiative builds on over five years of successful fundraising, where students have raised £7,000+ for local and national charities through art exhibitions, pop-up shops, and more.

Following the success of last year’s football match, which raised £1,000+ and brought the community together, the students are making it a yearly tradition—combining sport, creativity, and community spirit to make a difference.

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  • Date: Friday, 26th September 2025
  • Kick-off: 2:00 PM (Gates open at 1:30 PM)
  • Location: Vanloq Community Stadium, Spartans Community Football Foundation
  • Entry: £6 (Under 16s FREE)
  • Payment: Cash & Card Accepted

⚔️ The Match

Student Team 🆚 The “Auld Team”
A face-off between students and a team of teachers and community members!

🎉 What’s On

Expect a fun-filled day for all ages, including:

  • 🎟️ Raffle prizes from The Village Gym, Chef Tom Kitchin, The Ice Cream Parlour, and more
  • 🎨 Art sale & face painting
  • 🍰 Bake sale & ice cream
  • 🎯 Tombola
  • 💦 Wet Sponge the Headteacher!
  • 🚲 FREE Dr Bike Service – Bring your bike for a check-up

💜 Why It Matters

All proceeds will go directly to North Edinburgh Dementia Care, supporting individuals and families living with dementia in North East Edinburgh.

This event is more than just a football match—it’s a celebration of youth leadership, creativity, and community action.

Proudly supported by Remarkable Dynamics and led by students through the school’s social enterprise programme, under the guidance of art teacher Sarah-Jane Henderson.

📲 Follow The Art Offenders on Instagram:
👉 @theartoffenders

Let’s come together to support an incredible cause and cheer on our young changemakers!

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Sponsor of the match