Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Awards
We are offering the opportunity to obtain the Duke of Edinburgh Award at YCSA. This is open to all backgrounds, particularly those from black & ethnic minority backgrounds and asylum seekers & refugees, aged 14 – 24. We will: go hiking, camp, learn new skills and volunteer within the community. This will allow you to…
Read MoreActivities in November
🤓Activity Alert🤓We have many weekly sporting activities coming up in November – Boxing, Football, Archery, Basketball; as well as the Art Therapy & Counselling we are doing in local schools. Please please contact us if you are aged 10-25 and are interested in any of these at 07842792843 or email enquiries@ycsa.org.uk and we can see…
Read MoreYCSA is recruiting for the role of Executive Lead
Fixed term: 12 months, potential for post to be made permanent, subject to fundraising Salary: £36,720 pro rata – 4 days a week (28 hours) Youth Community Support Agency is a Glasgow based charitable company working with disadvantaged young people, primarily from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. We are looking to recruit an Executive Lead…
Read MoreMending Our Planet End of Project Event!
Come and join us at the end of project event celebration for the Mending Out Planet programme. We will be holding a ‘free shop’ with food and entertainment at The Ark, 70 Coplaw Street. The event will run from 3pm until 5pm on March 27th. The free shop is based on the idea of a…
Read MoreSupport over the Holidays
As we finish up for the year and take a breather, we have come up with a list of other organisations that may assist you or people you know when the going is getting tough, if you fancy some artisti therapy or you just need someone to talk to. Please feel free to share the…
Read MoreYCSA awarded New Scots Refugee Integration Delivery Project funding
YCSA is delighted to announce that we have been awarded £61,672 through the New Scots Refugee Integration Delivery Project to support the mental health and wellbeing of young asylum seekers and refugees. The Addressing Mental Health project will increase specialised trauma informed support for refugees and asylum seekers aged 10 – 25, addressing their mental…
Read MoreMending Our Planet Projects Underway!
We are running a number of free summer activities for 16-25 year old young people from Black and Minority Ethnic communities! Please find the posters attached for more information. Summer Cycling Club co-run with Bike For Good is starting back up again from 16th of July at Bike For Good on Fridays from 2:30 -4pm. Bikes are provided to all participants and can be loaned after sessions…
Read MoreHelp with Issues (10-25)
At YCSA, we provide many different services to give you the most effective support we can to help you achieve your goals. Our services take account of faith, cultural and individual needs to ensure we provide you with the most appropriate service.
Read MoreHomework Club (12-18)
Please note, Homework Club has finished, but may become available in the future. YCSA has run supported homework sessions for young people, 12-18 attending secondary school.This has run during autumn and spring school terms and the Easter holidays, and sometimes includes snacks and fruit. During Covid-19 lockdown Young People can still access: BBC Scotland Channel…
Read MoreHoliday Programmes (12-18)
YCSA runs free and fun packed programmes for children that are black and/or minority ethnic, aged 12-18. You can take part in arts and crafts, sport activities and fun days out.
Read MoreHealthy Young Minds
The project is aimed at promoting mental health and resilience, by providing counselling, art therapy and groupwork in partner schools and from our offices. A particular emphasis will be placed on transitions from Primary to Secondary school & tackling discrimination by celebrating the right to be different.
Read MoreFilms By Young People
YCSA is proud to showcase some of the videos and short films that our Young People have helped produce and star in in recent times. Below are some of those videos and a link so you can follow our Young People’s YouTube channel.
Read MoreCreative Arts / Sports (16-25)
YCSA organises and runs many free fun sports and activities within the projects and services we offer including cooking, cycling and indoor football. These activities are seasonal and sometimes take place when we have availability to run them.
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