2013-14 Youth Work Fund Annual Report

CashBack for Communities Youth Work Fund Annual Report YouthLink Scotland 2013-14

Contents Overview/Summary Report

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Summary of the Assessment Process  Panel Membership  Panel Recruiting & Training  Panel Meetings  Assessment Process Support Tools  Assessment Panel Meeting Record

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Local Authority Fund Allocation

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Projects Supported

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Project Evaluation/Reporting  End of Project Reports  Data Report  Programme Outcomes for Young People  Wider Impacts  Catch the Light  Inspiring Scotland

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Case Studies  Overview  Case Study Example

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CashBack Stories Publication

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CashBack for Communities Youth Work Fund: Future Plans

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Appendix 1: Media Press Releases

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Appendix 2: Equality Impact Assessment

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Appendix 3: Programme Delivery Financial Report

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2013-14 Summary Report The fund supported projects which;

Offered an openly accessible programme providing opportunities for young people aged 10-19 years to engage in a wide range of diversionary activities

Increased the number of opportunities for young people from areas which demonstrate need e.g. geographic isolation, lack of cultural opportunities, and/or areas within the top 15% on the SIMD index

Provided activities to support young people who are currently involved or at risk of becoming involved in anti-social behaviour

Provided programmes delivered by experienced youth work staff and volunteers

Filled gaps in provision for young people or added/built on existing provision in local areas

Supported and developed young people’s confidence, self-esteem, problem solving skills, group work, and capacity to move onto other learning opportunities through engagement

Encouraged the involvement of local people, especially young people in the development, management and running of their own projects

Demonstrated sustainability (whether in levering in other resources or in leaving a legacy)equalities

Promoted equalities

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The fund opened in March 2013 using the online application system. The projects ran from 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014

299 applications were submitted, reveiwed and scored by the relevant assessors using the new online scoring system.

205 awards were made with the smallest amount being £188. The largest amount was £10,164. The average size of grant was £2608

19,910 young people from across Scotland benefitted from programmes delivered by Youth Groups with the CashBack for Communities Youth Work Funding

Total number of Young People participating in Youth Work Fund opportunities from 2008 to 2014

260,300

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Youth Work Fund Cumulative Totals for 2008 – 2014

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Summary of the Assessment Process Panel Membership 34 Local panels were formed covering every Local Authority (Glasgow having 3 area panels) YouthLink Scotland recruited the following Assessors: Category

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Community Learning & Development

50

Community Safety Partnership

25

Voluntary Youth Organisation

47

Young Person

36

Total Assessors

159

Panel Recruiting & Training Training sessions were held across Scotland prior to the applications deadline date to provide all new and existing panel members training on the new online scoring system. Copies of the Assessment Panel Terms of Reference were distributed and the criteria of the fund clarified during these sessions. Out of pocket expenses were offered to encourage assessors to attend a training or refresher session.

Panel Meetings 34 Panel meetings were facilitated across each of the 32 local authorities for each phase of Round 6 of the CashBack for Communities Youth work fund. All panels were chaired by YouthLink Scotland. All outcomes were recorded and agreed with the panel prior to the applicants being notified. Unsuccessful applicants were provided with full and comprehensive feedback from the minutes of the panel meeting. 159 assessors were involved in the assessing, scoring and decision making process for the awards. Some panel members also went on to offer additional support to groups, for example, providing them with information on accessing resources or developing links with other local groups.

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Assessment Process Support Tools The following tools provide a comprehensive picture of the assessment processes

CashBack for Comunities Youth Work Online Assessment Tool

Assessment Panel Terms of Reference

Guidance for Panel Chair

Assessment Panel Meeting Record All decision were recorded and agreed with the panel prior to the applicants being notified. Unsuccessful applicants were provided with full and comprehensive feedback and invited to contact YouthLink Scotland to discuss, should they wish.

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Local Authority Fund Allocation The allocation of funds to each local authority area is determined using a formula which takes into consideration the number of young people in each area, the levels of deprivation and the extent of rural isolation. The calculation is based on a ratio of 80% Youth Population, 10% Deprivation and 10% Rurality. The allocations for 2013 - 14 were; Local Authority Area Aberdeen City Aberdeenshire Angus Argyll & Bute Clackmannanshire Dumfries & Galloway Dundee City East Ayrshire East Dunbartonshire East Lothian East Renfrewshire Edinburgh, City of *Eilean Siar Falkirk Fife Glasgow North East Glasgow North West Glasgow South Highland Inverclyde Midlothian Moray North Ayrshire North Lanarkshire *Orkney Islands Perth & Kinross Renfrewshire Scottish Borders *Shetland Islands South Ayrshire South Lanarkshire Stirling West Dunbartonshire West Lothian Total Fund

Allocation Amount 16,266 27,278 11,251 10,737 4,861 17,093 13,334 12,518 9,795 9,171 8,539 35,593 3,642 13,915 35,290 17,586 17,586 17,586 24,927 7,921 7,720 9,471 14,108 30,734 2,648 14,845 15,476 11,915 3,160 10,539 29,264 9,987 8,836 16,413 500,005

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Projects Supported Title

Local Authority Beneficiaries

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Aberdeen Aberdeen

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Aberdeen Aberdeen Aberdeenshire Aberdeenshire Aberdeenshire Aberdeenshire

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Organisation Name

Award Amount

North East Sensory Services (NESS) Fersands and Fountain Community Project Printfield Community Project Streetsport Police Scotland Theatre Modo Ltd Aberdeenshire Council Aberdeenshire Council (Aberdeenshire Youth Council)

£2,256 £4,192

Aberdeenshire Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire Council Aberdeenshire Council

£4,733 £2,800

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Angus Angus Argyll and Bute

£2,000 £3,525 £3,552

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Argyll and Bute Argyll and Bute Argyll and Bute Argyll and Bute Argyll and Bute

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Argyll and Bute City of Edinburgh

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City of Edinburgh City of Edinburgh City of Edinburgh City of Edinburgh City of Edinburgh City of Edinburgh City of Edinburgh City of Edinburgh City of Edinburgh City of Edinburgh City of Edinburgh

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City of Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Clackmannanshire Clackmannanshire Dumfries and Galloway Dumfries and Galloway Dumfries and Galloway

Oyster Trust Brechin Youth Project (The Attic) Youth Services (Oban) Argyll & Bute Council Islay and Jura Youth Action Bute Youth Forum Oban Youth Cafe Mid Argyll Youth Forum (Loch Eil) Mid Argyll Youth Development Services (MAYDS) Mid Argyll Youth Forum Edinburgh City Youth Cafe (6VT Youth Cafe) The BIG Project The Yard Adventure Centre Children's Holiday Venture SCOREscotland St Teresa's Youth Club GRANTON YOUTH CENTRE Pilmeny Development Project The Ripple Project The Broomhouse Centre Citadel Youth Centre The Green Team (Edinburgh & Lothians) Ltd YMCA Edinburgh Leith, St Andrews Church of Scotland Play Alloa Hawkhill Community Association Youth Alive Dumfries and Galloway Oasis Youth Centre- (Dumfries & Galloway Council) Dumfries YMCA

£1,795

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£1,647 £5,902 £3,000 £4,800 £1,965 £1,710

£640 £1,807 £1,368 £1,670 £1,656 £950 £3,313 £3,600 £2,000 £960 £2,351 £2,037 £2,500 £2,587 £3,305 £2,324 £4,680 £3,177 £1,548 £1,344 £2,408 £2,408 £1,695

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Dumfries and Galloway Dumfries and Galloway Dumfries and Galloway Dumfries and Galloway

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Dumfries and Galloway Dundee City Dundee City Dundee City Dundee City Dundee City Dundee City East Ayrshire East Ayrshire East Ayrshire East Ayrshire East Ayrshire East Ayrshire East Ayrshire East Ayrshire

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East Ayrshire East Ayrshire East Dunbartonshire East Dunbartonshire East Lothian East Lothian

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East Lothian

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East Renfrewshire East Renfrewshire

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East Renfrewshire East Renfrewshire Falkirk Falkirk Falkirk Falkirk Fife

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Fife Fife Fife

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Fife

Greystone Rovers Youth Football Academy Dumfries and Galloway Council - Mid Galloway CLD Service Oasis Events Team

£1,755

The Super Mondays- a group for disabled young people (Dumfries & Galloway Council) Glenkens Community & Arts Trust

£2,520

The Shore - Dundee City Council Hot Chocolate Trust RockSolid Youth Project Showcase The Street Tayside Council on Alcohol LGBT Youth Scotland Kilmarnock Churches Youth Project The Zone Youth Committee LGBT Youth Scotland Ocean Youth Trust Scotland Barnardos East Ayrshire Families Centrestage Communities Ltd East Ayrshire Council East Ayrshire Council; Young people sport and diversion Craigengillan Stables Barnardo's Scotland Young Enterprise Scotland Bearsden Muslim Association North Berwick Youth Project Tranent Youth and Community Facility (Recharge) Tranent Youth and Community Facility (Recharge) Eaglesham and Waterfoot Youth Club safeguardstlukes2013 St Luke’s high school one team 2014 St Luke’s high school Ocean Youth Trust Scotland LGBT Youth Scotland Falkirk Council Ocean Youth Trust Scotland Youth Scotland South West Youth Strategy Group, Fife Council Dolphin Youth & Community Centre Tower House Centre KIRKCALDY AREA YOUTH STRATEGY GROUP/KIRKCALDY YMCA Windygates Youth Club

£3,607 £2,187 £2,080 £2,000 £1,080 £2,380 £1,000 £850 £1,860 £1,800 £770 £0 £1,465 £2,885

£3,641 £2,240

£2,116

£774 £1,968 £2,797 £2,000 £4,646 £1,976 £2,244 £5,380 £280 £400 £4,800 £3,795 £2,775 £4,800 £2,545 £3,648 £546 £1,703 £3,220 £1,713 9

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Fife Fife Fife Fife Fife Fife Fife Fife Fife Fife

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Fife Fife Fife Fife

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Fife Glasgow North East

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Glasgow North East Glasgow North East Glasgow North East Glasgow North East Glasgow North West Glasgow North West Glasgow North West Glasgow North West Glasgow North West Glasgow North West Glasgow South Glasgow South

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Glasgow South Glasgow South Glasgow South Glasgow South Glasgow South Highland Highland Highland Highland Highland Highland Highland Highland Highland Highland Highland Highland Highland Inverclyde

LGBT Youth Scotland Fife Council Fife Council (Youth 2) YouthBank Scotland Fife Council Kirkcaldy CLD X-Plosion Youth Club Fife Council KIRKCALDY YMCA Glenrothes Detached Youth Wok project KIRKCALDY YMCA Cupar Youth Cafe Youth at Kennoway Fife Council CLD Kirkcaldy Detached Youth Work Team LGBT Youth Scotland FARE (Family Action in Rogerfield and Easterhouse) Toonspeak Young People's Theatre Parkhead Youth Project Fuse Youth Cafe Cranhill Arts Project Queens Cross Housing Association 44th Glasgow Scouts The Prince's Trust Temple/Shafton Youth Project Greater Maryhill Outreach Project G15 Youth Project Govan Youth Information Project Gorbals Youth Run Drop in Cafe (Gorbals Youth Cafe) Theatre Modo LTD Scotland Alevi Bektasi Associations. SWAYED and Glasgow Life partnership LGBT Youth Scotland Greater Pollok Integration Network High Life Highland LGBT Youth Scotland Grantown-on-spey YMCA Tain and District Youth Cafe YMCA Broadford Youth Club HighLife Highland High Life Highland HighLife HighLand Action for Children Highlife Highland Highlife Highland High Life Highland The Place Youth Club Ocean Youth Trust Scotland

£850 £640 £1,500 £1,000 £1,011 £1,327 £8,174 £1,973 £3,938 £2,651 £6,566 £4,160 £4,991 £2,318 £4,344 £10,164 £2,282 £4,785 £3,550 £1,942 £3,032 £1,492 £3,800 £4,204 £4,000 £3,556 £5,220 £3,000 £2,470 £2,152 £2,000 £1,960 £2,610 £758 £2,700 £1,747 £2,275 £800 £1,500 £1,500 £2,037 £2,604 £2,400 £1,100 £1,992 £1,020 £4,200 10

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Inverclyde Inverclyde

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Inverclyde Midlothian Midlothian Midlothian

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Midlothian

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Midlothian

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Moray

Branchton Community Centre Inverclyde Community Learning and Development Youth Work Services I Youth Zone Y2K Project Pathhead Youth Project Community Learning and Development Midlothian Council Midlothian Council Community Learning and Development West Team Midlothian Council Community Learning and Development West Team The Loft Youth Project

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Moray

Outfit Moray

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Moray Moray Moray North Ayrshire

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North Ayrshire

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North Lanarkshire

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North Lanarkshire North Lanarkshire North Lanarkshire

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North Lanarkshire North Lanarkshire North Lanarkshire North Lanarkshire North Lanarkshire North Lanarkshire Orkney Islands Orkney Islands Orkney Islands Perth and Kinross

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Perth and Kinross Perth and Kinross

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Perth and Kinross Perth and Kinross Perth and Kinross Perth and Kinross Perth and Kinross Renfrewshire

Elgin Youth Development Group Cullen Community Town Hall North East Sensory Services (NESS) Youth Under Construction(part of Bridge Church Community Action Project) Broomlands Bourtreehill Baptist Church (Noonday) Community Learning&Development. North Lanarkshire council Getting Better Together Ltd Glenboig Neighbourhood House Caldercruix Youth & Community Development Project Utheo Ltd Cumbernauld YMCA YWCA The Safety Zone Community Project North Lanarkshire Youth Council Support Fostering Scotland Focus Youth Project Orkney Islands Council Orkney Youth Cafe Sanday Parent Council Strathmore Centre of Youth Development LGBT Youth Scotland Perth and Kinross Association of Voluntary Service (PKAVS) Young Carers Project Abernethy Logos No 5 Project Davie Park. PERTH & DISTRICT YMCA Comrie youth extreme sports 20th/74th Renfrewshire (1st/3rd Johnstone) Scout Group

£720 £4,193 £938 £2,834 £1,260 £1,736 £1,940

£825

£3,685 £2,700.00 £1,500 £1,210 £480 £6,503

£569 £6,000 £2,800 £3,798 £1,171 £1,853 £5,269 £1,684 £4,680 £1,200 £4,000 £188 £2,057 £3,531 £2,107 £3,120 £2,000

£2,640 £1,970 £750 £1,650 £3,050 £3,048 11

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Renfrewshire Renfrewshire Renfrewshire Scottish Borders

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Scottish Borders Scottish Borders Scottish Borders Scottish Borders Shetland Islands Shetland Islands

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Shetland Islands Shetland Islands South Ayrshire South Ayrshire

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South Ayrshire

LGBT Youth Scotland Renfrew YMCA SCIO Play the Game Earlston Catchment Voluntary Youth Work Services Escape Youth Services Eildon West Youth Hub Borders Youth Theatre Rowland's (Selkirk) Bridges Project Scalloway Youth Centre Management Committee Shetland Islands Council Northern Focus Parkour Ayr United Football Academy North Wallacetoun Tenants and Residents Association Ayr Building Preservation Trust

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South Ayrshire

Carrick Adventure Group

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South Ayrshire

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South Ayrshire South Ayrshire South Lanarkshire South Lanarkshire South Lanarkshire South Lanarkshire South Lanarkshire South Lanarkshire South Lanarkshire South Lanarkshire South Lanarkshire South Lanarkshire South Lanarkshire South Lanarkshire South Lanarkshire Stirling Stirling Stirling Stirling

South Ayrshire Community Safety Partnership Community Safety Partnership LGBT Youth Scotland Larkhall Universal Connections Universal Connections Hamilton Quarriers Sportworx Entertainment DofE Awards Team Douglas Universal Connections Youth Learning Service Whitehill Universal Connections COVEYbefriending Universal Connections East Kilbride Universal Connections Regenfx Youth Trust - The Street Douglas Universal Connections LGBT Youth Scotland EXIT Youth Group Action in Mind Youth Services/Tolbooth-Stirling Council Callander Youth Project Trust CAOS (Community Arts; Open Space)

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West Dunbartonshire Council Linlithgow Young People's Project CHILDREN 1ST Forestbank Management Committee The BASICS Trust (The BUSY Project) Pointers Youth Committee

£4,862 £5,738 £5,000 £3,579.00 £6,240.00 £1,674.00 £1,750.00 £847.00 £1,015 £1,248 £1,645 £2,990 £3,441 £1,865 £2,315 £2,400.00 £3,000 £1,237 £4,170 £2,846 £1,920 £2,825 £1,808 £1,990 £1,828 £3,200 £1,500 £1,320 £1,200 £2,275 £5,280 £1,440 £2,880 £1,512 £808 £2,146 £2,768 £8,118 £4,931 £7,487 £3,062 £2,435 £2,335 £710.00 12

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Western Isles

Lewis & Harris Youth Clubs Association

£2,520

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Project Evaluation/Reporting End of Project Reports All awarded projects have now submitted an online End of Project Report and these are held on the online system. Many of the groups also submitted examples of their work, via audio CD, DVD films, photographs taken during the activity and copies of their project evaluation reports. YouthLink Scotland received numerous invitations and where possible attended showcase events to mark the groups‟ project finale.

Data Report All of the data is held within the online system which can be extracted as required. The information will be transferred to the Scottish Government database.

Programme Outcomes for Young People Of the two hundred and five projects awarded funds, only one project was unable to complete the proposed activities and returned their award. The other two hundred and four projects have all completed the work with 204 completing their End of Project Reports, we are currently supporting with the remaining project with their report. . The completed project have all contributed to the following outcomes for young people o

Increased participation in positive community-based activity

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Increased participation by difficult to engage and equalities groups

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Increased opportunities to try new things

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Increased opportunities to develop interests and skills

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Increased and sustained involvement in structured pro-social and healthy activities

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Young people have places to go where they feel safe and comfortable

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More young people have achieved accreditation for their learning

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involvement in structured pro-social activities

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Sustained improvements in self-esteem and confidence

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Reduced levels of crime and anti-social behaviour

Wider Impacts o

Increased funding made available and delivered directly to youth work organisations across all 32 local authority areas in Scotland.

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Increased number of trained CashBack for Communities assessors across Scotland.

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Increased awareness of the positive contribution made by Youth Work as a result of the extensive national and local press coverage for the CashBack activities supported

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Catch the Light External Evaluation of CashBack Catch the Light was commissioned to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the impact CashBack for Communities has had on youth sector organisations receiving funds, the young people benefiting and their communities over the period 2010 - 2012. The evaluation primarily reviewed:    

The distribution and administration of funds The extent the funding principles were met. The benefits of the funding Whether the youth work and anti-violence fund could be improved to make a greater impact in future.

YouthLink Scotland has subsequently worked with Catch the Light to do a follow-up piece of evaluation. This reported in November 2013. The full evaluation report has been submitted to Inspiring Scotland and Scottish Government however it concluded that; The youth work sector proves it makes a significant impact on the outcomes CashBack for Communities seeks to address, engages vast numbers of young people and provides excellent value for money. Across local authorities potential exists to explore local joint funding opportunities, join up the delivery of CashBack initiatives and making better use of YouthLink Scotland’s fund management systems and local panels. In cognisance of recommendations in recent research on funders, the data gathered provides sufficient evidence that greater investment in the youth work sector would result in greater impact on CashBack for Communities outcomes. Youth work’s unique approach is therefore particularly effective at meeting CashBack for Communities outcomes for the following reasons:    

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A wide variety of positive community-based activities on offer including one to one, group work, arts, sports, physical activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor settings. Ethical practice that is inextricably linked to values of equality, diversity, empowerment and self-determination. An exemplary approach to experiential learning. Attends to young people’s emotional as well as social and physical well-being and makes space for moral reflection to build resilience to risk and promote positive life choices (as in GIRFEC). Use of a growing range of accreditation frameworks and progression routes in their work to advance young people’s learning. Management of the funding that enhances impact and underpins good practice.

Inspiring Scotland Inspiring Scotland Performance Advisor, Sam Linton has been in regular contact with YouthLink Scotland throughout the year ensuring that the organisation fulfils the terms and conditions of their contract with Scottish Government. This monitoring, evaluation and development support provided by Inspiring Scotland has included    

Regular monitoring meetings (linked to update reports and the Balance Score Card) Attendance at Local Assessment Panel Meetings Facilitation of a CashBack Partners Event Facilitation of the Funders Forum

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Case Studies Case Study Overview YouthLink Scotland utilised the 'Case Studies' proforma provided by Inspiring Scotland. In total 25 projects received over £5k in Round 6. All twenty five were required to completed and submit a case study, at present YouthLink Scotland has received eight of the case studies and are working with projects to gather the remaining seventeen. YouthLink Scotland has carried eleven projects visits to those organisations in receipt of awards over £5k and in doing so has worked with the projects to develop the case studies. Lessons learnt from the case studies and project visits include o o o

Common to feedback from Young People is the value they place on a safe place to meet with access to supportive, youth friendly staff and volunteers. Feedback from Young People also indicated that they felt ownership of their projects and had some say in how the programmes were delivered There is general consensus that without the Cashback investment the projects could not afford to deliver the activities on offer and although efforts would be made to maintain services the type of opportunities would be restricted.

Case Study Example: CashBack for Communities Ref

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Name of Group

Escape Youth Services

Local Authority Area

Scottish Borders

Value of Award

£6240

Date of Visit

20.06.14

Completed By

Sian Snowdon

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Case Study Pro-forma for use with the Project Staff Getting Started  How did the activity get started?  Why did you/the group get involved?  Who was involved in the design, the delivery and any reviews of activities?  Were other projects or organisations involved in the design and/or delivery?    

The project has been open on a Saturday evening since the onset of Escape. Friday evenings were added in consultation with members as they wanted additional drop-in‟s to be offered (ran now for 5 years) at weekends Members have always been involved in the design/programming of the sessions with youth work staff delivering and evaluating activities which included feedback from participants. We worked in partnership with other youth work provisions to offer drop-in‟s on alternative evenings to each other, or when offered on the same evening targeting a different age group i.e. Fridays – Escape open to S1 up, Hawick Youth Centre open for P4-S1.

If someone from your area asked you what this project is about what brief description would you give? The project is a drop-in facility for local young people from Primary 7 upwards available at weekends. We offer a wide range of informal activities that the young people can choose to opt into when they attend including cooking, sports, creative media and crafts. The premises also offers free internet access, pool, gaming and a tuck shop with trained staff on hand to offer support and advice. Outcomes proposed at outset 1. Increased opportunities and activities available to young people 2. Increased number of young people volunteering and gaining accreditation 3. Increased number of young people accessing existing services and participating in youth work Outcomes at this point; have these been met?  Completely? Partially? Not met?  Reasons?  What are the key learning points?

1. We have offered a wide variety of new and additional activities throughout the year. Drop-in activities have covered a number of interest and issue-based topics from LGBT, drugs and alcohol, bullying, and peer pressure to baking/cooking, family trees, local traditions and dialect, developing fundraisers, revision of rules for drop-in members, challenge games, current news and affairs and a range of craft activities such as making broaches, crocheting, bag designing and t-shirt printing. Many activities are aimed at personal, social and life skills and at present we have been utilising a weekly „Sweet Treats‟ magazine to introduce new cooking skills and ideas and have sold products at fundraising events and the local Reivers Festival, along with a variety of craft products made. Members continue to take a lead in the tuck shop from stocking up and date checking to consultation on products and online ordering. Young people have also bought new computers and utilising monies raised from their own fundraising efforts (included developing/planning a sponsored walk) and continue to fundraise for new TV‟s and sofa‟s. Members continue to be consulted on programme content etc. which is built into nightly sessions by staff and volunteers so that our activities match their needs. Consultation took place with members on the Youth Summit areas, ideas for a new name to replace „Top Teri Awards‟ and our possible move to alternative premises through the Asset Transfer process where very positive feedback was received. Youth committees also continue to be consulted on a variety of issues from opening times, fundraising events, group work ideas and new activities. P7‟s now attending Saturdays Additional group work (summer prog, youth committee residential, youth chex-graffiti, trips, community 17

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2. Over 2013 we had 29 young people volunteering at youth committees, fundraisers and community events for a total of 229.5 hours assisting to raise almost £2000. For Jan-March 2014 10 of these members have continued to volunteer plus an additional 3 members for a total of 50.5 hours. 3 members are working towards and 2 members have achieved a Saltire Approach Award (10 hours), 2 working towards and 2 have achieved their Approach Award (25 hours), and 1 member has achieved their Approach Award (50 hours) and is now well on their way to their 100 hour Ascent Award. From October 2013-March 2014, 81 youth work volunteering opportunities have been taken up which includes assistance at Coffee Mornings, bag packing, attendance at youth committee meetings, participation in the press gang group and other fundraisers. 38 members volunteered during this period with senior members having achieved or continuing to work towards a Saltire Award. For the April-June period so far 91 volunteering opportunities have been taken up with 20 active volunteers. For P6/7‟s we produce an internal certificate for their volunteering as they are too young for the awards scheme, of which they are awarded at our AGM each January. Once they turn 12 they will be encouraged to move to the Saltire Scheme. Senior members who had completed their Saltire Awards by February attended the Inspire Awards in March to receive their certificate. 3. The Oct-Dec 13 quarter revealed drop-in figures of 875 youth work opportunities (more than double the previous quarter) and 89 active members (increase in 13). Jan-March 14 was 1056 and 100 respectively which is again increases for both in comparison to the previous quarter. We have seen a dip for April to June so far (761 youth work opportunities and 85 active members) but this is in line with previous years as a 4 week local festival takes place and we are closed for a week and a half during this time. Senior drop-ins range from 5-25, largely dependent on weather and what‟s on locally, but with noticeable increases in the number of young people attending weekend sessions. At present there are ... registered members. Session planning for drop-in sessions has been reviewed with staff offering at least 1 opt-in activity per session with increase in numbers participating evidenced through session reports. Many members now ask what activities are to be offered each evening, check planners on display and what additional projects/programmes we have running out with the drop-ins.

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Process  What has been done?  Has the activity gone to plan?  Was there anything that didn‟t go to plan & if so what did you think of that? Over the last year we have continued to run 2 weekend drop-in sessions per week on a Friday and Saturday evening. In drop-in sessions activities have ranged from crafts, cooking, sports, challenge games, first aid, life-skills, healthy lifestyle, careers and issue based topics including LGBT, mental health, sexual health etc. aimed at increasing personal, social and life skills and increasing confidence and self-esteem of our members. We also altered the age group for Saturday sessions after feedback from this age group that there was nothing to do at this time and consulting our older members on their possible inclusion to which they were open to. The hope is that this will also aid their transition to High School and retain them as members as they adjust to High School life. Outwith drop-in‟s we have also a run a variety of group work projects and other opportunities including a press gang group, activity programmes in the school holidays, youth committees for both age groups (juniors-primary and seniors-high school age), an allotment project and plans to start a craft group in the next few weeks. Young people who attend the drop-in at weekends can get involved in these additional opportunities promoted throughout the year. We also run targeted group work in the community which has involved some of our members participating. This includes transition work with all P7 pupils, anger management groups, a 1st year support group and most recently a Youth Summit with 100 pupils in S1-4. Difficulties:  Getting the balance between offering structured activities within drop-in‟s versus the young people just looking for a space to socialise with friends is sometimes a challenge during drop-in‟s, particularly weekends. Staff need to utilise their youth work skills to encourage engagement and offer inviting activities but also to be flexible and adapt to the young people‟s needs/requests on the spot Impact  What was the learning from the project?  What came out of the project that was not in the original aim and objectives?  If you didn‟t do this activity or project what would participants be doing?  What did taking part mean to them? Have you recorded that? If so, can you share the evidence?  If you started again tomorrow how would you keep the same or change? 1. Learning - Recognising what's not working is equally as important for informing future work. Staff review session plans and gain feedback from yp as to whether they enjoyed it, would like to do again/something similar or did not like it/what didn‟t work. Emphasise need to monitor and evaluate continually to meet yp‟s needs, address gaps, identify improvements, plan future work etc. Activities - about the process not the end product. Start from where young people at and go at their pace. 2. Additional outcome - Increased confidence and self-esteem of young people has continued to be evidenced through staff observations in sessions and case studies completed each quarter in addition to feedback from young people themselves and parents/partners. Examples include young people participating in activities that they would not have taken part in when they first attended i.e. group games, being interviewed by other members and/or filmed, joining group work programmes out with the drop-in‟s and/or the youth committee and participation in award schemes. We are continuing to work on building the confidence of members to work towards a Dynamic Youth or Youth Achievement Award, particularly through the youth committees and fundraisers. Many of these members feel they do not have the knowledge or skills (literacy etc.) to complete the awards but with ongoing encouragement and support the hope is that they will take up this opportunity. We have observed significant increase in confidence with the members of the youth committee and those who regularly volunteer through praise, encouragement and recognition of their achievements in addition to relationships with staff members continually built on. This is also evident in P7 pupils who now attend Saturday evenings alongside High School pupils, where they were previously reluctant to engage with each other. A particular example includes an S1 member who participated in the 1st Year 1st Issues group. The young 19

person began attending the Saturday drop-in's and had shared ongoing problems at school as well as their parent getting in touch with concerns. Their inclusion in the forthcoming group was discussed and a referral made having discussed this with the school as well. The young person has not reported any further incidents and/or concerns since taking part in the group and has the confidence and knowledge on who to contact/how to report if necessary. This increased confidence has also been evident to staff in drop-in sessions with the individual now having joined the youth committee, press gang group and regularly assisting at fundraisers and the allotment project. They are currently working towards their 50 hour Saltire Award. 3. Participants have commented that they would be bored at home; some on their own if the drop-in‟s were not available. 4. Recorded impact through case studies and increased confidence as above. 5. Planning to continue project but always looking to make improvements in order to meet needs of young people. Case Study Pro-forma for Use with Young People Getting Started  How did you hear about the weekend drop-in at Escape?  Why did you get involved?  What did you think the project would involve? 1. Friends, Parents, School, Youth workers 2. Something to do, meet new friends/hang out, have fun, learning skills, creative activities, to be supervised (staff on hand for any problems, dealing with bullying etc.), involvement in activities 3. Some awareness of what went on through promotion, surprised at the amount of activities on offer On the Project  What have you done?  What do you think of that?  What do you intend to do on this project?  What will you do after this project?  What have you gained? Skills, qualifications, awards, networks, friends 1. Seasonal activities, pool/Xbox comps, allotment, sponsored walks, table tennis, challenge games, fundraising (all-nighter, coffee mornings, bag packing, carol singing), football, craft, cooking, trips (m &d‟s, Xscape, Blair Drummond, wet n wild), summer programme, saltire awards, score predictor, flip chart discussions, tuck ordering, drug awareness, rugby, manners, alcohol awareness, sex education 2. Enjoyable, shamazing 3. Confidence, new friends, taking part, consideration, team work, seeing friends, cooking experiences, gained knowledge (alcohol/drugs/internet) Impact  If you didn‟t do this activity or project what would you be doing?  What has taking part meant to you?  Why do you continue to take part? 1. Playing Xbox at home, watching TV, football, boredom, trail the streets, Ipad, sleeping, unsociable, go away with parents 2. See friends, do activities, competitions, working towards/achieving awards (Saltire/DYA), craft skills 3. Like it, enjoy, something to do, to escape home life/families Wider Context  Are other people you know involved in this project?  If someone from your area asked you what this project is about what brief description would you give? 20

1. Yes/some/most (depends on school) 2. Fun place to come if you are bored at night, good place to hang out with friends, a youth cafe-gain experiences and new skills, fun place with lots of things to do, nice staff, good place to come and muck about, for an educational place, place to chill out, come because friends do, a variety of activities to do Overview  What surprised you most about being involved?  What would you change if you started the project again tomorrow?  Finally, if someone asked you to comment on your experiences what would you say about YOUR experience? 1. As above - amount of things on offer e.g. pool, computers, gaming etc. and number of different activities/things to do 2. As above - See friends, do activities, competitions, working towards/achieving awards (Saltire/DYA), craft skills. Like it, enjoy, something to do, to escape home life/families

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CashBack Stories Publication YouthLink Scotland launched the first ever book documenting the stories behind communities who have benefited from the proceeds of crime, „The Stories of CashBack‟. The book tells the stories of young people involved with innovative projects across the country and how this money makes a real difference to communities. Possibilities East End Kids (PEEK) was one of the sixteen projects from across Scotland who contributed to the book. Located in the East End, PEEK uses performance to explore difficult issues like gang violence; their young people used the parallel between child soldiers and Glasgow gangs to get the anti-violence message across. Lorraine Thomas, Young Volunteer Creative Learning and Development Co-ordinator for PEEK said she was delighted the project had been included in the new book: “Involvement in the first ever edition of the Cash back Story Book has allowed the young people who worked on Two Sides Two Stories to be recognised and appreciated over a larger forum. It has allowed them also to recognise the efforts and potential they hold within themselves giving their peers the inspiration to try similarly.” The book was formally launched at Craigmillar Library in Edinburgh by the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Kenny MacAskill MSP. The event brought to life the pages of the book, showcasing some of the incredible projects that are giving a host of opportunities to young people and reducing anti-social behaviour as a result. Projects from Glasgow to Shetland are involved in the new book. Commenting, Justice Secretary, Kenny MacAskill MSP said: “Scotland‟s young people are the key to building an even more prosperous country for the future and I am truly delighted to have the opportunity to see how Cashback money has funded unique opportunities for so many.” Chief Executive of YouthLink Scotland, Jim Sweeney also welcomed the launch of the new book: “The pages of this book are full of positive stories like the gritty and compelling work that is being done and the courage to tackle gang violence head on through projects like PEEK in the East End. The proof is there in black and white, this money is nothing short of a lifeline for some of our hardest to reach young people. Over the last five years, money from CashBack has helped young people access life-changing youth work opportunities which has given them more optimism for the future and has proved too many young people they can achieve their ambitions despite difficult life circumstances. It‟s an investment in the next generation, helping to create confident and engaged citizens.”

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CashBack for Communities Youth Work Fund: Future Plans YouthLink Scotland is proposing the continuation of the CashBack for Communities Youth Work Fund open grant programme, building on the successful administration of previous rounds and the valued impact this investment has had on the Youth Work Sector, the young people they engage with and their local communities. The value and impact of the Youth Work Fund in 2012-14 was highlighted in the recent HMIe review of YouthLink Scotland where the inspectorate noted that the fund provided ‘important opportunities for disadvantaged young people to benefit from a range of stimulating programmes’ and that ‘these programmes may not happen without this funding, given the present financial climate’ We will administer the Youth Work Fund in order to resource community based youth work organisations so that they can provide a range of diversionary activities for local young people which builds their capacity and increases their opportunities to develop interests and skills in an enjoyable, fulfilling and supported way in line with the SHANARRI indicators. Youth Work plays a vital role in supporting young people to access the right learning provision that meets their needs – this includes support to continue to develop the four capacities through staying on at school, entering further or higher education, taking part in a national training programmes, volunteering, participating in community learning and development, or following a more tailored programme of personal and social development. The projects receiving investment through the CashBack for Communities Youth Work Fund will support young people to access positive and sustained destinations. The programme will run over a three year period. Each year we will  manage an application and assessment process,  monitor the delivery of the activities,  actively promote the projects supported,  conduct an evaluation of the programme  produce a comprehensive report for Scottish Government In order to deliver the programme effectively and efficiently we will utilise an online application and assessment system specifically developed for this programme. We will also utilise a highly successful locally based peer assessment model by maintaining, managing and supporting 34 local assessment panels involving approximately 170 trained volunteer assessors. Each panel will include representation from the community safety partnerships; voluntary youth work sector; community learning and development service and young people

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Appendix 1 Examples of Media Coverage 2013/14

NEWS RELEASE August 2013 CASHBACK YOUTH WORK FUND DELIVERS £599,186 TO PROJECTS IN ABERDEEN AND ABERDEENSHIRE £599,186 of funding has been awarded to 115 projects in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire in the last five years through the Scottish Government’s CashBack for Communities Youth Work Fund. Nationally around £7.7 million has now benefited almost 1,400 projects across all 32 local councils in Scotland. In this latest round, 10 local projects have received £33,005 of funding. The projects will deliver diversionary youth work activity for young people who could be at risk of becoming involved in anti-social behaviour. The fund is administrated and delivered by the National Agency for Youth Work, YouthLink Scotland. Announcing the latest round of CashBack for Communities Youth Work Fund awards, Justice Secretary, Kenny MacAskill said: “This is yet another example of criminal money being used to great success through the unique CashBack for Communities scheme. The initiative takes ill-gotten gains from criminals and invests it in community activities and facilities for young people at risk of turning to crime as a way of life.” Chief Executive of YouthLink Scotland, Jim Sweeney commented: “Over the last five years, CashBack money has helped young people access life-changing youth work opportunities enabling them to find a more positive path for their lives. This really is an investment in the next generation, helping to create young people who are confident, engaged citizens.”

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One of the local projects to benefit is Streetsport who have been awarded £5,902 from the CashBack Youth Work Fund. Streetsport established in 2006, aims to lower levels of youth annoyance in Aberdeen city by engaging young people in productive and team-building activities. Andrew Wood, Development Manager welcomed the funding: “This commitment of funding shows the confidence CashBack has in the work that we do across Aberdeen. The money will go toward the running cost of the project enabling us to deliver our sessions in multiple locations and to provide opportunities for youths to become involved with volunteering to become sports leaders.” Police Scotland received £3,000 towards the Rock Challenge, which encourages young people in the Aberdeen area to engage in music, drama and dance. The UK wide even providing is an exciting and unique opportunity to experience the 'drug-free high' of performing in a supportive and professional environment with over 100 of their fellow school students, rehearsing in a supportive and professional environment and in the company of from 500 to over 1000 of their contemporaries, then performing to sell out audiences. Ends. For media enquiries and further information please contact Sarah Paterson, Head of Media, Communications and Public Affairs for YouthLink Scotland on 07741 208625 or 0131 313 2488 and at [email protected] List of Organisations Aberdeen North East Sensory Services £2,256, Fersands and Fountain Community Project £4,192, Printfield Community Project £1,647, Streetsport £5,902 Aberdeenshire Police Scotland £3,000, Theatre Modo Ltd £4,800, Aberdeenshire Council – various youth projects £9,498, Aberdeenshire Youth Council £1,710

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Appendix 2 Equality Impact Assessment 2013/14 1.

CONTEXT

Who is leading on completing this Equality Impact Assessment? Name Job Title

Gillian Lithgow Development Manager

Who else is or will be involved? Within your organisation From other organisations

Senior Management Team N/A

What CashBack partner is doing this Equality Impact Assessment? YouthLink Scotland What is the aim of this partner’s CashBack funded activities? Briefly summarise the purpose of the project that you are assessing. YouthLink Scotland administers the CashBack for Communities Youth Work Fund in order to resource community based youth work organisations so that they can provide a range of diversionary activities for local young people which builds their capacity and increases their opportunities to develop interests and skills in an enjoyable, fulfilling and supported way 2.

EVIDENCE ABOUT EQUALITY

What do we already know about the profile and needs of people from protected characteristics? Consider what is known about how many people in the area you cover fall into each protected characteristic, and if you have any information about how many people from each characteristic use your service(s). Also think about what is known about people‟s needs in relation to this topic or area of work – from existing research or evaluations. Don‟t worry too much if there are gaps – there are bound to be. 2012 Scottish Household 2012/13 CB Youth Work Survey Fund Gender* 52% female 48% male 46% female 54% male Disability* 9% 0.4% Race* 79% White Scottish, 13% 84% White Scottish 13% White (other British) 1% White (other British) 0.01% Irish 2.5% Asian 0.6% Irish 0.4% Gypsy Travellers, African 1% Polish, 1% Asian 0.5% African Age N/A CashBack Programme N/A CashBack Programme Criteria Age 10 – 19 years Criteria Age 10 – 19 years Religion or Belief No Information available No Information available 27

Gender reassignment Pregnancy Sexual orientation

No Information available No Information available No Information available

No Information available No Information available No Information available

*Duties in relation to equality for these three areas have been in place for many years. There is likely to be much more information available about these areas. You may wish to start with these areas, and work up to the others gradually. What do we already know about barriers that people from protected characteristics might experience to accessing our project? Barriers are not just physical. Barriers can also be about the way your project is organised, when or where it is, who runs it, staff attitudes, who else is there and what support is provided. Gender

Disability

Ethnic origin

Age

Grant Criteria stipulates that projects must „Promote equalities and be open and accessible to young people‟ The majority of the projects funded offer services to both male and female participants although some offer targeted single sex activities. The criteria of the fund favours projects which target young people at risk of becoming involved in crime or anti-social behaviour resulting in the slight emphasis on young men Grant Criteria stipulates that projects must „Promote equalities and be open and accessible to young people‟ Assessors‟ score against accessibility based on information provided in the application form which asks applicants to describe how they will attract young people with disabilities. Many of the young people currently accessing the CB funded programmes do so through main stream youth work groups. These groups do not always have the staff capacity or specialist skills to support young people with disabilities. There may also be access issues in relation to the facilities used. Grant Criteria stipulates that projects must „Promote equalities and be open and accessible to young people‟ Assessors‟ score against accessibility based on information provided in the application form which asks applicants to describe how they will attract young people from ethnic minority group. Projects funded demonstrate an awareness of Cultural issues which may act as barriers to participation. This is an age specific programme. Grant Criteria stipulates that projects must 28

Belief

Gender reassignment Pregnancy Sexual orientation

target young people aged 10 – 19 years Grant Criteria stipulates that projects must „Promote equalities and be open and accessible to young people‟ Assessors‟ score against accessibility based on information provided in the application form As Above As Above As Above

What are the gaps in our knowledge about profile, needs and barriers? Be honest about the gaps. There are gaps in this understanding at a national level, so you are bound to have some gaps in your knowledge locally. Gender

Disability Ethnic origin Age Belief

Gender reassignment Pregnancy Sexual orientation

YouthLink Scotland is the national agency for youth work, we have access to a network of members representing all of the „protected characteristic groupings‟ within Scotland‟s communities As Above As Above N/A – Targeted Age Group YouthLink Scotland is the national agency for youth work, we have a network of members representing all of the „protected characteristic groupings‟ within Scotland‟s communities As Above As Above As Above

Who should we speak to in order to fill in some of these gaps? List the organisations, groups and individuals you need to speak to. This might be holding a focus group with ethnic minority people if you don‟t know much about their needs and experiences. Or it might be speaking to some organisations representing equalities groups. Or, finally, it might involve speaking to some other local organisations to see if they have any information which can help you fill in the gaps. Gender

Disability Ethnic origin Age Belief

YouthLink Scotland is the national agency for youth work; we have a network of members representing all of the „protected characteristic groupings‟ within Scotland‟s communities. We will utilise this network to ensure we target any under- represented group who meet the criteria of the Youth Work Fund As Above e.g. RNIB, RNID, The Yard, As Above e.g. Roshni N/A – Targeted Age Group YouthLink Scotland is the national agency for youth work; we have a network of members representing all of 29

Gender reassignment Pregnancy Sexual orientation

the „protected characteristic groupings‟ within Scotland‟s communities. We will utilise this network to ensure we target any under- represented group who meet the criteria of the Youth Work Fund e.g. Roshni As Above e.g. LGBT Youth Scotland As Above As Above e.g. LGBT Youth Scotland

You should then go and speak to the people you list above.

What do others say about profile, needs and barriers? Here you should summarise what the people you spoke to (listed above) have told you about the profile, needs and barriers for people from protected characteristics. Gender

Disability Ethnic origin Age Belief Gender reassignment Pregnancy Sexual orientation 3.

CLD practitioners are aware of their values and principles and critically reflect on their practice and experience so that they integrate their knowledge, skills, values and attitudes and use these effectively in their work. *The values of CLD include: Inclusion - valuing equality of both opportunity and outcome, and challenging discriminatory practice. The Projects are all expected to make reasonable adjustments to ensure there are no barriers to participation. CashBack Assessors score each application against accessibility based on information provided in the application form – feedback is provided to projects who fail to do this. As Above As Above N/A – Targeted Age Group As Above As Above As Above As Above

ASSESSING IMPACT

Based on the information you have gathered, how might this policy or practice positively impact on equality and people with protected characteristics? Think about what you will be doing, and how this could be a good thing for each of these groups. This could include thinking about whether you can tackle prejudice or promote understanding between different groups, or promote participation. If you don‟t think there will be positive impacts, don‟t make them up. Just leave this section blank Gender

Promote participation, offer new opportunities, promote understanding 30

Disability Ethnic origin Age Belief Gender reassignment Pregnancy Sexual orientation

between different groups and develop community cohesion As Above As Above As Above As Above As Above As Above As Above

Based on the information you have gathered, how might this policy or practice negatively impact on equality and people with protected characteristics? Think about what you will be doing, and how this could be a bad thing for each of these groups. Don‟t be afraid to list potential negative impacts. Think also about whether there might actually be discrimination against particular groups and what you can do about that. This included things that might happen – but you are not sure about. It is important to be honest in an Equality Impact Assessment. Gender Disability

Ethnic origin Age Belief Gender reassignment Pregnancy Sexual orientation 4.

None Because the project criteria stipulates that projects should „Support young people who are currently involved or at risk of becoming involved in violence, alcohol, drugs and/or anti-social behaviour‟ this potentially reduces the likelihood of involvement of a number of disability groups. Their application is less likely to score well None N/A – Targeted Age Group None None None None

WHAT NEXT

What will we do to reduce the negative impacts that we have identified? Think about whether you need to adapt your project; make significant changes; or even abandon your planned project and start again – if the impacts can‟t be addressed. Fill in the simple action plan setting out what change you will make, who will do it and when. List all of the things you need to change – from the small changes through to bigger ones. What needs to change? Targeted promotion to disability groups.

Who will do this? Gillian Lithgow Development Manager

When will it be done? In next round of funding 2014/15 subject to continued funding.

Increase interest from disability groups Increased involvement of young people with 31

disabilities.

Remember that you should regularly check progress on your action plan to make sure that these actions are taken forward. How and when will we review our progress? Set out when you will come back and review this Equality Impact Assessment, to see whether the positive impacts have come about – and if the negative impacts have been reduced. When will this EIA be reviewed? November 2014

5.

Who will do this? Gillian Lithgow

SIGN OFF

Ask a senior staff member to review the Equality Impact Assessment, suggest any changes or development, and sign off on it when they are happy. It may be appropriate for your board to consider this Equality Impact Assessment. It is important to make sure that senior decision makers are involved. Signed Name Job Title Date

Gillian Lithgow Gillian Lithgow Development Manager 13.11.13

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Appendix 2 Finance Report 2013/14

Part 1: Grant Administration Grants Administrator (1.0 FTE) YLS Development Manager (0.4 FTE) YLS CLD Staff YLS Communications Officer support YLS Finance Team support YLS Admin Support YLS Staff Travel & Subsistence Assessment Panel Costs for 32 Local Authority Areas Volunteer Assessor Travel & Subsistence Expenses Volunteer Training Event Costs Funding Surgery Costs Office accommodation and overheads Evaluation CB Publication & Launch Event VAT @ 20% Part 2: Captial Investment IT Software and equipment to support YW Grants on-line format 50% contribution to VAT costs base on VAT @ 20%

Total Programme Costs for 2013/14

2013 -2014 Budget

2013 -2014 Actual

£ £ £

30,000.00 £ 20,000.00 £ 6,750.00 £

28,959.34 22,341.20 5,200.00

£

6,000.00 £

6,400.00

£ £ £ £ £ £

4,500.00 4,200.00 2,500.00 14,790.00 88,740.00

£ £ £ £ £ £

5,057.38 4,275.00 2,450.00 2,895.60 15,515.70 93,094.22

£ £ £

15,000.00 £ 1,500.00 £ 16,500.00 £

14,833.00 1,483.30 16,316.30

£

105,240.00 £

110,220.52

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