Young Scot’s impact - making a difference in young people’s lives

Young Scot connects young people across Scotland with information, opportunities and experiences that help them live happy and fulfilling lives.

Our latest Impact Report shows how this work contributes to some of the issues that matter most today. from, tackling child poverty to helping young people access trusted information.

In 2025/26, we reached young people millions of times through our digital channels, while our work directly with young people helped inform decisions and shape opportunities across Scotland.

Helping tackle child poverty

We gathered young people’s experiences of poverty to help inform the Scottish Government’s Building Hope, Building Futures: Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2026–2031. Their views highlighted the barriers they face and the changes they want to see, helping put young people’s experiences at the heart of plans for the future.

We also continued to provide practical opportunities through initiatives including the Young Carers Package, our work on the Scottish Attainment Challenge and our special rewards platform, helping young people access experiences and resources that might otherwise be out of reach.

Connecting young people with trusted information

Through our Truth About Youth research, young people’s views help shape our work and that of our partners. When young people identified personal safety as a serious concern, we worked with Police Scotland to create a digital hub offering trusted information and practical advice on issues including cybercrime and hate crime.

At a time when navigating online information can be challenging, making reliable information accessible is an important part of helping young people make informed decisions.

These are just some examples of how Young Scot works alongside young people and partners to tackle barriers, widen access to opportunities and help young people’s voices shape change.

Explore our 2025/26 Impact Report to discover more about our work and the difference it makes.