Our young people enjoyed a wide range of exciting activities during the summer holidays. These included visiting North Berwick, the chocolate Factory, taking part in the Edinburgh Climate Festival, visiting Jupiter Artland, watching Fringe shows and learning interesting facts about the history of the Edinburgh Festival. The visit to Jupiter Artland was a particularly enjoyable […]
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Free Drop-in Advice Sessions Every Friday 10:00am – 12:00pm Starting Friday, 7 August We’re here to help with: Where? Whale Arts – Digital Suite 30 Westburn Grove, Edinburgh EH14 2SA No appointment is needed—just drop in and speak to our friendly team. Whether you need information, advice or someone to point you in the right
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In our final year of CashBack for Communities Youth X-Change Projects three-year journey, the initiative continued to support Minority Ethnic young people through a holistic and preventative approach. While the original aim included fostering stronger ties with Police Scotland, the focus over most of the project naturally shifted toward strengthening relationships between young people and
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We were delighted to welcome Dr Scott Arthur MP to SCOREscotland to learn more about our work supporting New Scots across South West Edinburgh. The visit began at Whale Arts before moving to our community allotment, where Dr Arthur met Board members, staff, volunteers and young people. It was a wonderful opportunity to showcase
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Family-Friendly Summer Advice Drop-In! Looking for free advice and support? Come along to our Family-Friendly Advice Drop-In! on Friday 31 July 2026 1.00pm – 5.00pm at Intercultural Youth Scotland, 48 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, EH12 5DE Advice on Income Maximisation Immigration status Employment rights Housing rights Energy bills Debt Wellbeing While you access advice and support,
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We’re delighted to share reflections from our amazing student volunteer, Ellen. Ellen played a key role in delivering our CashBack study sessions at Tynecastle High School last year. Over six weeks, we worked with S1 and S2 pupils who were relatively new to the UK and had English as an additional language. We’re incredibly proud
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Do have experience leading community-focused projects? Are you passionate about supporting New Scots and organising inclusive activities? If that sounds like you or you know someone who would be interested, then read on below: Role ‘Together We Thrive – Building Cultural Bonds in Wester Hailes’ Are you an experienced and passionate project leader able to lead
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SCOREscotland team came together today to say a fond farewell to two much-valued colleagues, Aisha and Lydia, as they move on to exciting new jobs and begin new chapters in their careers. Both have made an enormous contribution to SCOREscotland and to the communities we work alongside. Through their dedication, compassion, and commitment, they have
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Voting for ECCAN’s Greenlight Fund is now open. SCOREscotland has two projects under consideration, but we need your support to help make them a reality. Please follow the instructions below and cast your votes for our projects. If successful, this funding could make a significant difference to the range and quality of activities we are able to
Over the past three years, our CashBack for Communities Youth X-Change Project has worked with 270 amazing young people across a wide range of activities, from creative performances and sporting opportunities to financial learning and outdoor adventures. Our 2025–2026 CashBack Impact Report will be released in July and will demonstrate how engaging young people in
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