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
Tag: Young people
£1.8M funding boost for next generation of musicians, dancers and artists
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
Together Enterprise at PYCP
PYCP has an exciting new partnership with Cooperative College.
Continue reading Together Enterprise at PYCP
Greens hail climate strike youth protesters
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
Youth Agency awarded £19,306 from Scottish Children’s Lottery
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
Young people left confused over Brexit (aren’t we all?)
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?)
National recognition for city youth projects
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
Switched On: digital access ‘still far from universal’
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’
Pilton Youth & Children’s Project leaps into Spring!
PY News: PYCP’s Spring newsletter
PYCP is fundraising
The children we work with live within the top 5% most deprived areas of Scotland. We support over 200 children aged 0 to 11 every week, many of whom are very vulnerable, facing a range of issues.
We help by giving a safe,supportive environment to talk through worries, develop new skills and above all have fun!
You can send a donation via SMS. Just send a text to 70070 with PYCP55 £5 to send a fiver, or PYCP55 £10 to send a tenner. 100% of the money sent will reach the charity, allowing us to continue our work with kids who need our help.
There’s more info at PYCP’s campaign page:
http://campaign.justgiving.
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Choose Youth Work funding update
Choose Youth Work is funding provided by the City of Edinburgh Council to support universal youth work. It has been agreed that wherever possible in localities, the Choose Youth Work funds will support the outcomes of YouthTalk. Continue reading Choose Youth Work funding update