Following the launch of the Scottish Government’s Bringing Hope, Brighter Futures action plan, Young Scot CEO John Loughton has shared a powerful perspective on what it will truly take to eradicate child poverty in Scotland. Read about John’s reflections on the importance of sustained national focus on tackling child poverty, the vital role of young people’s voices and lived experience in shaping policy and why a whole-family, rights-based approach is essential.
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Read MoreYoung Scot has teamed up with Ireland’s youth information platform spunout to launch a new cross-cultural campaign celebrating the differences and similarities between Scottish Gaelic and Irish language communities.
Read MoreA survey of young people in Scotland has found that while almost all recognise the benefits of hobbies, nearly half (48%) say cost is the main reason preventing them from taking part.
Read MoreScratchcards and arcades are the most common form of gambling amongst 83% of young people who reported engaging in some type of gambling in their lives, according to our research with youthwork charity Fast Forward.
Read MoreA report from Young Scot and Scottish Youth Parliament on young people’s information literacy and political engagement in Scotland
Read MoreSeries 3 of Young Scot six-part podcast kicks off with Ru Paul’s Drag Race star Chanel.
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