LAYC

27/05/2026

💡 Youth voices in action!

Volunteering Matters

Read the full report via the link below 📄

https://volunteeringmatters.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Volunteering-Matters-Hackathon-Write-Up-1.pdf

21/05/2026

Yesterday, we welcomed participants to the last day of the 'Mental Health Matters' course at LAYC.

Take a look at some of the great feedback we received💙

If you are interested in training at LAYC, click the link below:
https://www.laycbookings.org.uk/

20/05/2026

Are you looking to volunteer with young people in Edinburgh?

Space have some great opportunities!🤩

Help make a real difference in the lives of local young people by signing up to volunteer with one (or more!) of Space at The Broomhouse Hub's regular youth programmes:

📖 Bookbug: supports families to read, sing, and play with their little ones from birth
🧒 Friday Youth Club: provides safe space for young people to hang out with friends and enjoy fun activities
🫶 Youth Befriending: encourages young people to engage in new interests and hobbies

Visit our website or swing by The Hub to learn more.

20/05/2026

Congratulations 🥳

20/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended yesterdays 'Healthy Respect' training.

Thank you to Louise from the NHS and Socks from LGBT Youth Scotland for delivering this session, we had loads of great feedback from participants.

Take a look at what our participants thought!

If you are interested in training at LAYC, click the link below:
https://www.laycbookings.org.uk/

19/05/2026

Calling all Youth Groups! 📢

A city-wide Safer Edinburgh programme is launching over the coming months, including a Youth Summit on violence prevention, the arrival of the Knife Angel in September, and a creative competition with Lothian Buses and partners. 🚌🎨

The competition is open to young people from P7 upwards -check out the poster linked below for details and how to get involved! ✨

If you have any questions, contact details are included on the poster, or get in touch with LAYC for more information.

Access the poster here:https://www.lothianbuses.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Safer-Edinburgh-Design-Competition.pdf

14/05/2026

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14/05/2026

14/05/2026

We’re thrilled to share the Member Groups named as finalists in the SCVO Scottish Charity Awards! 🎉

A huge congratulations to all the incredible partnerships recognised:

💚 Time to Talk Partnership - The Junction, Granton Youth, Wester Hailes Youth Agency, Canongate Youth and 6VT

💛 Passion4Fusion with Care4Calais

🧡 Space at the Broomhouse Hub with Edinburgh International Festival

We’re proud to stand alongside such inspiring organisations making a real difference in communities across Scotland💙

You can find out more about the partnerships, as well as the other amazing finalists here:
https://scvo.scot/scottish-charity-awards/finalists/2026

12/05/2026

Street Soccer Scotland provide a range of free football opportunities for young people here in Edinburgh. Have a look at some of their work 🫶

12/05/2026

Growing Up in the Online World: A UK Wide Consultation✨

A chance for young people, families and youth practitioners to share their experiences of the online world📲💻🌐

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has launched a UK wide consultation exploring young people’s experiences across social media, gaming, emerging technologies and AI.

Your opinions will inform future Government policy on online safety and digital wellbeing.

Have your say by filling out the survey linked below, whether you are a youth worker or young person.

Survey: https://www.iwill.org.uk/growing-up-in-the-online-world-consultation/

Young people can also attend an in person ‘Hack’ event in Edinburgh to share their voice. Click the link below to learn more. ⬇

https://www.iwill.org.uk/iwill-events/edinburgh/