YouthBorders

09/06/2026

The Youth Arts Open Fund is now open for applications!

Artists, youth organisations and community groups across Scotland are invited to apply to the fund, which supports youth-led arts projects for children and young people who face barriers to accessing creative opportunities.

ℹ️ Freelance artists can apply for up to £10k, and organisations can apply for up to £20k.

📆 Deadline 21 July

🔗 Find out more at the link in the comments

🤝 Administered by YouthLink Scotland, funded by The Scottish Government through Creative Scotland

09/06/2026

It was a pleasure to visit Real Wood Studios on Thursday last week and to get a tour of facilities and workshops. As one of our subscribers and a CIC, they connect with a wide range of organisations across the region. Using sustainably sourced local wood they create the most beautiful bespoke pieces which can be viewed in their showroom. The process of production from initial sourcing, to drying/seasoning and then into the workshop is truly incredible and increasingly RealWood Studios is connecting with schools and community groups to enable young people to see this in action, offering a glimpse into this potential career path. The plans for RealWood Studios are exciting, with the aim of expanding and improving the original ageing structures to accommodate a modern, fit for purpose community based project. This exciting project will include even more opportunities for young people to learn about this craft along with a designated wellbeing space. Exciting times

03/06/2026

BIG Congratulations to Fauve at Borders Additional Needs Group SCIO. 🩷💙🧡💚

We are absolutely delighted to share that Fauve has won the Equality & Diversity Award at the
YouthLink Scotland National Youth Work Awards!

Anyone who knows Fauve knows how much she cares about making sure young people feel included, accepted and able to be themselves. Seeing that recognised on a national stage is just incredible.

We’re so proud of you, Fauve. What a well-deserved win! 🙌

02/06/2026

Are you aged 14-25?

If so, you can now register to stand as a candidate in the upcoming Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) elections.

If you’d like to represent young people in your community and advocate for the issues you care about, SYP is where your voice can find its place!

No previous experience required.
Training and support will be provided every step of the way.
And you get to connect with other young people (MSYPs) from all across Scotland

If you’re interested, register today: https://elections.syp.org.uk/elections/

02/06/2026

The talented and ambitious young people from the LEAD group have been working tirelessly behind the scenes, planning, organising, making, and creating this year's highly anticipated Youth Led LEAD awards!

The winners and runners-up at the 2026 LEAD awards truly embody the values of community, leadership, strength, compassion and all that encompasses the 💙 These remarkable individuals and groups have demonstrated exceptional dedication, perseverance, and passion. We can't wait to share their stories and celebrate their achievements📝

👉However, that isn't all the young people from the LEAD group have been doing, they have been problem solving, mastering there leadership skills and decision making and exploring Child Rights more. They will be creating an eco friendly Zine that will feature all they have learnt, ideas for leadership activities, their advice on Youth Voice plus more.

🎨Soon, the LEAD group will be looking for young people's stories of Leadership and voice on change that is needed, we want to encourage Young People's opinions to be heard on their rights, leadership, learning and ability to make a difference whatever their experience and wherever they are based in the Scottish Borders. ✨Let's connect across the regions, take action and make a change.

02/06/2026

YouthBorders are proud to have signed the Charter as part of Power of Youth Day 2026. We are committed to ensuring all young people in the Borders have the opportunity to be heard, to lead and to access the best possible services. Nothing encapsulates this more than the wonderful young people who make up our LEAD Team, who in 12 days will be leading the annual YouthBorders LEAD Awards Celebration!

https://www.iwill.org.uk/get-involved/the-power-of-youth/

29/05/2026

🌳Something for everyone with Bright Green Nature at Borders Book Festival. Check it out below ⬇️

27/05/2026

We've opened our Artist Expression of Interest form as we'd love to hear from all the artists in our community.
At this stage, the application is open to those who would like to come and join us.

-Our Paint Jam will be an opportunity for artists to come and paint together.

-We'd also like to hear from any artists who would be interested in opportunities to come and skill share with the young artists at as part of our TD1 Chromonauts Art Project.

The link is in the Bio

Many Thanks
Coz & The TD1 Chromonauts

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26/05/2026

We are absolutely thrilled to share some incredible news! Abigail Brooke, the author of Wolf and Wolf Warrior, has been named a finalist in the YouthBorders LEAD Awards! ⚔️🐺

Abigail is a finalist in the Creativity category, recognised for her storytelling, imagination, and dedication to inspiring young readers.

For those unfamiliar, the LEAD awards celebrate young individuals who embody these core values:

Learn 📚

Educate 💡

Advocate 🗣️

Develop 🌱

📅 The LEAD Awards event will take place on Sunday, 14th June.

Please join in wishing her the absolute best of luck! Drop a comment below to show your support! 👇🎉

26/05/2026

🍕Want to learn new skills?

👉Aged between 16-25 years

👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 get involved with Tweeddale Youth Action Food Punks

📣 FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY FOR 16-25 YEAR OLDS!

🍕 We are looking for young people to join our pizza shop crew!

😁 Contact Dave Youthworker on 07926 171980 or email [email protected] for more info or to sign up!