Who We Are
About Us
About Us
Young Scot is the national youth information and citizenship charity for Scotland.
We provide young people, aged 11 - 26, with a mixture of information, ideas and opportunities to help them become confident, informed and active citizens.
We do this in a variety of formats, including books, magazines, online, phone, etc, so young people can access information in a way they are comfortable with.
It is our hope that the information we provide will enable them to:
- Make informed decisions and choices
- Turn their ideas into action
- Take advantage of the opportunities available to them in Scotland and the rest of Europe
- Have the confidence and knowledge to take their place as active citizens in their communities- locally, nationally and globally
Did You Know?
- There are 400,000 Young Scot NEC cardholders across Scotland
- The Young Scot NEC card gives young people access to special offers and discounts in over 1,500 shops and services across Scotland and a further 100,000 across Europe
- We have two main information websites: www.youngscot.org is aimed at young people in school, while www.youngscotextra.org is for young people "post-school"
- The Young Scot magazine has an estimated readership of over 1 million young people
- The Young Scot Outreach Team works with an average of 28,000 young people each year across the whole of Scotland
- Over 80,000 copies of our information handbooks are distributed across Scotland every year to all 32 local authorities in Scotland
- Young Scot is all about partnership working. We work with more than 100 different organisations and companies
- Young people are at the very heart of the organisation. Their feedback and views influence the shape of all our services and projects to ensure they are relevant to their lives.
- We run national youth consultations on behalf of others. Topics covered over the last few years include Climate Change, Substance Misuse, Legacy Of The Commonwealth Games and many more.
Working With Us
Find out how you can work with us to help support young people in Scotland. Our Partners
Dialogue Youth
Our Dialogue Youth partnership gives young people the chance to influence and access local services. Read more here. Dialogue Youth
