@youngscot.bsky.social
We're Young Scot – Scotland's youth engagement platform.
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Know a young person who wants to make a difference? 🌟
Join the CashBack for Communities Fund Panel & help decide which projects for young people in Scotland get funded! 💬
Travel covered + 500 Young Scot points!
More info 👉 young.scot/get-involved...
#YouthVoice #CashBackForCommunities #Scotland
We're hiring! 🌟
Young Scot seeks a visionary CEO to lead our national charity, drive strategy, champion young people and build impactful partnerships. Inclusive, flexible and open to all backgrounds.
Join us in shaping the future!
Find out more and how to apply 👇 youngscot.net/careers/chie...
Let's talk about hobbies!
Hobbies and activities are lots of fun & can make a big difference to young people's wellbeing and life skills...but they can also be pricey and hard to access.
Share our survey with young people to help improve hobbies in Scotland 👇
https://surveys.young.scot/s/8GH7TI/
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🌍 Are you 13–20 & passionate about digital rights?
Apply to be a 5Rights Youth Ambassador! Collaborate, campaign & represent youth voices worldwide.
Join the 5Rights Foundation and make a positive impact in the digital world as an ambassador
Apply by Sept 15 👉 forms.office.com/pages/respon...
🎉 Huge congratulations to our Vice Chair Amy Simmons for being recognised with Outstanding Achievement in the Young Achiever of the Year category at the Scottish Women’s Awards!
We’re so proud of Amy’s incredible dedication & impact at Young Scot.
Read more 👉 youngscot.net/news-databas...
Delighted to join forces with @theferret.scot and @cilipscotland.bsky.social to help young people tackle disinformation online.
With support from the @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk, we’ll co-design training to spot misinformation & build digital confidence. More via The Ferret 👇
Two in three young people in Scotland have felt unsafe.
That’s why Young Scot + @policescotland.bsky.social have launched a digital safety hub - to promote safety, reduce harm and build trust in the police.
💡 Giving young people clear info, right where they need it.
👉 https://young.scot/safety
Tickets for this year's Community Gathering are now LIVE! 🔥
📍The Social Hub Glasgow
📅Sat 6th Sept
🙌Young people aged 16-25
💰Tickets from £0 to £10
For details, how to get there, accessibility and other FAQs, see Eventbrite and get your tickets now: bit.ly/yscs-gatheri...
📢 We've teamed up with @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social to make finance fairer for young people. Share this quick survey to help us understand what works (and doesn’t)! 👇 surveys.young.scot/s/NLZDDZ/
🎉 Chance to win a £25 Love2Shop voucher!
Exam results are in and whatever the results, young people are not alone.
Skills Development Scotland Results Helpline expert advisers will be at the end of the phone to help young people. Call the helpline on 0808 100 8000.
Or visit our information hub 👇
young.scot/get-informed...
With exam results tomorrow we wish everyone the best of luck 💖
#SQAresults Day can be a rollercoaster!
If you know a young person who is dreading the postie, we have some great tips for staying calm and planning what comes next via @sqanews.bsky.social 😊
Have a read: info.sqa.org.uk/44SkVNn
Spending summer in Glasgow? We've got young people covered 🍕
🎫For the full range of discounts available with a Young Scot National Entitlement Card head over to young.scot/discounts
#Glasgow #Discounts #YoungScotCard
📢 We've teamed up with @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social to make finance fairer for young people. Share this quick survey to help us understand what works (and doesn’t)! 👇 surveys.young.scot/s/NLZDDZ/
🎉 Chance to win a £25 Love2Shop voucher!
The Climate Action Leadership Programme (CALP) is a unique opportunity for 18 - 35 year olds in Scotland to grow as leaders and take action!
Find out more and apply by the 29th of July at midnight: www.2050.scot/calp
#Youth #Scotland #Climate #Leadership
BLOG: #SQAresults Day can be an emotional rollercoaster - make it a smooth ride with @youngscot.bsky.social. 🎢
If you're dreading the postie delivering your certificate, Young Scot has great tips for staying calm, and planning what comes next.😊
Have a read: info.sqa.org.uk/44SkVNn
Getting ahead of back-to-school prep?
Check out the discounts you can get with your Young Scot National Entitlement Card!
🎓 Uniform bit.ly/44GNGwf
🎨 Supplies bit.ly/44GhwB2
📚 Study guides bit.ly/4kNnZ1J
There's loads more places you can save with your card, check them out
👛 bit.ly/4f85c08
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🎉 We had an amazing time at the Scottish Young Carers Festival!
This annual event is a brilliant opportunity for young carers to take a break and have fun 💜
Know a young carer? Make sure they don’t miss out, they can sign up for the free Young Carers Package today 👇
young.scot/campaigns/yo...
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Planning a paddleboard session or know someone who is?
Here are a few tips to keep you safe while out on the water 👇
For more info on staying safe and having fun visit: watersafetyscotland.org.uk/advice-hub/a...
That's a wrap on our 2025 #YSAwards! 🥳
But wait...we’re not done yet! 👀
Stick with us over the next few days as we dive into the incredible stories behind the winners success, trust us, you’ll wanna hear them.
#ThatsAWrap #FutureChangemakers #StayTuned #Scotland
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17.06.2025 09:52 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0What an amazing night @YoungScot Awards! 🥰 #YSAwards
A big thank you to our sponsors and everyone who made this night extra special for our incredible finalists - we couldn't do it without you 🙌
🎉 They did it!
Big cheers to our Young Scot Awards winners 2025!
Their stories? Inspiring.
Their impact? Unreal.
Their energy? Off the charts!
You’ve inspired us, made us smile and reminded us that the future is in very good hands. Keep being bold, brilliant and unapologetically you!
#YSAwards
🌟 Meet the #YSAwards Entertainment finalists!
Muminah, Kyle & Afristyle Dance Club are lighting up Scotland with poetry, art & dance - amplifying voices, uplifting communities & inspiring joy! 🎤🎨💃
Read their stories! young.scot/awards
#CreativeMinds #CulturalChange
🌍 Meet the #YSAwards Environment finalists!
From bees & oceans to bold climate action - Robert, Caitlin & Change in Blackburn Youth Committee are protecting our planet & inspiring change. 🌱💛
#ClimateChampions #YoungEnvironmentalists
Read their stories! young.scot/awards
🌟 Meet the #YSAwards Community finalists!
Girls Who Walk, Sky and Project Sonrisa are improving their communities by tackling loneliness, stigma, mental health through walking, art & advocacy.
Big thanks to @policescotland.bsky.social for your support!
#CommunityChampions #InspirationInAction
🏅 Meet the #YSAwards Sport & Physical Activity finalists!
From judo to kickboxing, snowboarding to community sport, Rebecca, Aidan & Ciaran, Fraser and Seren are breaking barriers & inspiring Scotland to take part and get moving!
Thanks sportscotland! 🙌
Read their stories! young.scot/awards
🌟 Meet the finalists for Health & Wellbeing at the #YSAwards!
Ellie, Chawan & St. Philip’s School pupils are driving change 🙌
From fitness & inclusion to Cystic Fibrosis awareness & foodbank support they are all true #HealthHeroes shaping a better future!
Read their stories! young.scot/awards
🌟 Meet the #YSAwards Equality & Diversity finalists!
Kai, the Tartan Class & The Fostering Network’s youth board are breaking barriers, sparking change & championing inclusion across Scotland! 💚
Huge thanks to Enable Scotland for the support! 🙌 #InspiringChange #YouthPower
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Are you a young carer?
Don't miss our next newsletter – packed with info on rewards you can claim, the latest prize winners and exclusive updates just for you!
Not signed up yet? Head to the Young Carers section on Young Scot Membership to get started.
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