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YouthLink Scotland YouthLink Scotland is the national agency for youth work. We are a membership organisation and represent the interests of the whole of the sector in Scotland.

We are the national agency for youth work, representing more than 100 youth organisation members across Scotland.

Do young people know their rights when taking part in research?⚖️ Young people's rights are protected by law in Scotland...
15/10/2026

Do young people know their rights when taking part in research?

⚖️ Young people's rights are protected by law in Scotland, and it's vital to understand them before agreeing to take part in research.

Find more info & a list of questions to consider before taking part in research in our latest resource with Young Scot and Scottish Youth Parliament 👉 https://bit.ly/3WlUyx6

Looking to find out more about Erasmus+ Youth and how it can support your work with young people?💻 Join a free online se...
14/10/2026

Looking to find out more about Erasmus+ Youth and how it can support your work with young people?

💻 Join a free online session this October to explore different Erasmus+ opportunities, hear from participants and get practical guidance from programme experts.

More info 👉 https://bit.ly/3Up1BVl

📖 Growing Up Connected magazine is out!With in full swing, take a moment to read about how hate can reach young people...
14/10/2026

📖 Growing Up Connected magazine is out!

With in full swing, take a moment to read about how hate can reach young people through their online feeds, and why youth work is well placed to support young people with this challenge.

Full article at pg.26 👉 https://bit.ly/4dxbU06
Action on Prejudice

Our new Research Rights resource, created in partnership with Young Scot and Scottish Youth Parliament, suggests the mai...
14/10/2026

Our new Research Rights resource, created in partnership with Young Scot and Scottish Youth Parliament, suggests the main UNCRC articles that relate to young people's rights when taking part in research 🔎⚖️

For more info, and to see a list of some questions for young people to consider, head to 👉 https://bit.ly/3WlUyx6

📢 New publication!Growing Up Connected brings together voices from across the youth work sector to explore how young peo...
13/10/2026

📢 New publication!

Growing Up Connected brings together voices from across the youth work sector to explore how young people and practitioners are responding to life online, and the difference youth work is making to young people’s online lives 💻

The magazine highlights young people leading conversations on AI, creating resources on online safety, tackling misinformation, preventing violence and shaping digital wellbeing initiatives.

Read now 👉 https://bit.ly/4ylDxAH

13/10/2026

This National Hate Crime Awareness Week, explore our resource on hate crime and prejudice-based behaviours, part of our Inclusion, Wellbeing and Equalities Framework.

Co-developed with YouthLink Scotland, RespectMe and the Scottish Government, it supports educators to prevent, identify and respond to harmful behaviours, helping to create more inclusive, safe and equitable learning environments.

👉 https://ow.ly/p6la50ZX33H

🔎 Young people are regularly asked to complete surveys and take part in interviews and focus groups - but do they know t...
13/10/2026

🔎 Young people are regularly asked to complete surveys and take part in interviews and focus groups - but do they know their rights and questions they can ask researchers before agreeing to take part?

In partnership with Young Scot and Scottish Youth Parliament, we've created a resource to better equip young people to understand their rights when taking part in research.

Read & share 👉 https://bit.ly/4hHQQq1

📢 Let's get loud this Youth Work Week 2026!📅 Between 2-8 November, help us show how youth work supports young people’s m...
12/10/2026

📢 Let's get loud this Youth Work Week 2026!

📅 Between 2-8 November, help us show how youth work supports young people’s mental health and wellbeing by sharing what happens in your project, what young people value and the difference your work makes.

Check out our comms toolkit for suggested messages, social media content and practical ways to take part. Make sure to tag us and use and so we can amplify your voice!

👉 https://bit.ly/4yGiwS7

12/10/2026

Our new partnership with The Royal Bank of Scotland will deliver financial education to Scotland’s young people, with learning materials being given to youth clubs and training delivered to youth leaders.

🎥 Check out some of the activities that took place at the launch event in September, and hear from youth workers, young people, Petra Cameron (RBS Director of Brand Partnerships & Thrive Programme) and our CEO Tim Frew.

More info 👉 https://bit.ly/3SXnpH6

⏰ Only 3 weeks until - let's welcome our panelists!Andie Reynolds (The University of Edinburgh), Gina Wilson (Children...
12/10/2026

⏰ Only 3 weeks until - let's welcome our panelists!

Andie Reynolds (The University of Edinburgh), Gina Wilson (Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland), and Billy Burke (SAMH) will explore what the next chapter of policy on young people’s mental health should look like, and answer the question:

🧠 What needs to change for young people's mental health?

More info 👉 https://bit.ly/4ji6E48

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Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street
Edinburgh
EH38EG

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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