Tag: Youth Work

£26 million CashBack for Communities

Increased funding to help young people away from crime

Projects supporting young people at risk of being drawn into criminal activities are to receive up to £26 million over the next three years.

The Scottish Government’s CashBack for Communities programme uses money recovered from seized criminal assets to provide crucial support to young people who may be at risk of becoming involved in offending or antisocial behaviour.

Successful projects in the programme’s next stage (2026-2029) will deliver a range of activities and support for those aged 10 to 25, to help tackle some of the underlying causes of antisocial behaviour and criminal activity. Projects will also provide access to trusted adults who young people can confide in.

Since 2008 CashBack for Communities has invested £156 million and supported around 1.4 million young people across all 32 local authorities in Scotland.

Visiting a project based at Glasgow’s Easterhouse Sports Centre, Minister for Victims and Community Safety Siobhian Brown said: “CashBack for Communities is inspiring. It turns the proceeds of crime into life-changing opportunities for the thousands of young people who take part in projects across Scotland every year.

“Over the course of the next three years of the programme, we are providing £26 million to organisations to deliver diversionary and support work with children and young people.

“By learning new skills and boosting their confidence, it helps young people in our communities who are at risk of becoming involved in crime be diverted from that path and realise their potential.

“Since its inception more than a million young people have received support to turn their lives around, with opportunities provided into employment, education or volunteering.

“CashBack’s success is also testament to the work of law enforcement partners in disrupting organised crime groups – bringing them to justice and seizing their ill-gotten gains, using them to deliver a successful programme across the country.”

CashBack for Communities is a Scottish Government initiative which takes funds recovered through the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and invests them back into communities. It supports delivery of Scottish Government’s Vision for Justice in Scotland.

More information on the CashBack for Communities programme.

Applications for funding open on 12 June 2025.

Trainee Youth Worker Opportunties

Aged 16-19 and looking to get into youth work?

Applications for the 25/26 North Edinburgh Youth Work Collaborative Traineeship are now open!

Work with us, @fetloryouthclub , @spartans_community_foundation , @muirhouseyouthdevelopmentgroup , and @piltonyouthchildren over the year and take your first step into the profession!

Deadline for apps is 23rd May and you can apply via the QR codes in the graphic attached!

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GY drop-in Youth Clubs at The Pitt

Our new drop in Youth Clubs @thepittmarket are starting tonight! As always, these are open access and you just have to be S3 or above to attend!

Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-8pm and Fridays 1-4pm! We want the space to evolve and grow with our young people so come down, shoot some pool on our new table, and tell us how you want it to look!

PS: The Pitt isnt open on a Tuesday, but we will very much be there so give us a message if you have any questions – other times you will also be able to enjoy the delicious scran on offer from them too!

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FetLor: End of an era as The Craw Flies!

A MESSAGE FROM POPULAR YOUTH WORKER PAUL ‘CRAW’ CRAWFORD:

With a heavy heart I have decided to hang my Orange Fetlor Jumper up after 27 years in youth work.

I have had the most amazing journey ever. I have had the opportunity to meet and work with so many young people who have helped me become Craw and I have helped them become who they are on their journey.

Through this I have created a lifetime of memories, treasured experiences and relationships with everyone. FetLor is my second family, even more my second house, a place where we support each other, grow together and most importantly laugh together.

You know I love a cuppa and chinwag, please save the date 1st February 2025 2pm – 5pm, to join me for my Celebrational High Tea, more details will follow.

That’s all folks,

Craw

FetLor: Young Volunteer Journey Programme

We have some exciting news!

Starting this Friday we are launching our Young Volunteer Journey Programme (Young Vols).

This is a great stepping stone for young people to get into Youth Work & begin a new journey!

Come along this Friday to register or find out more!

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PY’s Autumn Programme launched

Download a copy of our new Autumn Programme today: https://pycp.co.uk/…/2024/08/autumn-2024-pro_64937965.pdf

Remember every child needs a NEW consent form for the start of the term.

You can pick them up from the project to complete or email info@pycp.co.uk and ask for online forms to be sent to you.

Remember we need you to complete one for EACH child so tell us hwo many you have wanting to come to clubs and groups.

PLEASE SHARE with all your family and friends.

PY Staff Team

PYCP launches Spring Programme

✨ PY Spring Programme ✨

We’re ready to go after a week of planning and prep! Buzzing to see all our young people this week 😎

Reminder: All young people need a consent form to attend our project, this MUST be completed by the legal guardian of the child – if you have completed one since September last year, you do NOT need to do another one.