Two local projects have scooped awards at this year’s National Youth Work Awards. Spartans Community Football Academy picked up the National Raising Attainment Award for their work with vulnerable youngsters in North Edinburgh, while the Action for Children Heritage and Inclusion Project has won the National Equality and Diversity Award, sponsored by BBC Children in Need. Continue reading National Awards for local youth projects
A new digital resource to support young adults experiencing mental health issues in the Edinburgh area is being launched with funding from the Aberdeen Standard Investments Charitable Foundation. Continue reading Bright idea casts new light on young people’s mental wellbeing in Edinburgh
Two 16-year-old males have been arrested and charged in connection with the theft of a moped along with an attempted robbery, a theft and an attempted break-in to a business. Continue reading North Edinburgh motorcycle crime: two youths arrested
Budding young artists, dancers and musicians are amongst hundreds of young people across Scotland today celebrating a £1.8 million cash boost that will empower them to develop their skills and talents through a range of creative projects.
Five Edinburgh-based organisations have received funding in the latest round of grants. These include The Yard (£90,000), Canongate Youth (£84,000) and Fruitmarket Gallery (£100,000). Continue reading £1.8M funding boost for next generation of musicians, dancers and artists
PYCP has an exciting new partnership with Cooperative College.
Continue reading Together Enterprise at PYCP
Scottish Green MSPs have praised the thousands who took part in youth climate strikes in Scotland yesterday and called on other parties to back radical climate action. Continue reading Greens hail climate strike youth protesters
Wester Hailes Youth Agency has been awarded a £19,306 grant from the Scottish Children’s Lottery. Continue reading Youth Agency awarded £19,306 from Scottish Children’s Lottery
A report released today by two leading youth work sector organisations shows youth workers have witnessed a negative impact on community relations since the EU Referendum in June 2016. Continue reading Young people left confused over Brexit (aren’t we all?)
Three Edinburgh projects are in the running for awards at this year’s National Youth Work Awards, organised by YouthLink Scotland.
Continue reading National recognition for city youth projects
Digital Inclusion: young people are missing out
The Carnegie UK Trust has published a new report: Switched On, bringing together research and evidence about key issues related to digital inclusion with a particular focus on children and young people. The report emphasises that adequate digital access is still far from universal. Continue reading Switched On: digital access ‘still far from universal’
