The Gannochy Trust Youth Panel has created a support package to help any community in Perth and Kinross start a new Youth Group. They will be offering grants of £500 from their own Gannochy Trust Youth Panel Fund, along with the costs of Membership and Insurance from Youth Scotland.
The support package also includes support from Perth and Kinross Council to access Child Protection Training, support from TSI (Perth & Kinross) to write their constitution, mentoring from their local third sector Perthshire Youth Work Partner, and joining the network of existing Youth Work providers across Perth and Kinross.
Recognising that every community will have different support needs to start a new Youth Group, there is no set structure for support, you can opt in or out of any element of the offer. We will be flexible to offer the support that you need.
Visit the Start a New Youth Group page of this website to find out more.
In 2024/25 alone, the partnership collectively engaged with 3,645 young people—equivalent to 49% of all secondary pupils in the Perth & Kinross region. This represents a 300% increase in youth engagement since 2018, marking a remarkable trajectory of growth and impact in just seven years.
The success of the partnership is underpinned by long-term strategic funding, a deeply collaborative approach to youth development, and the dedication of a large team of staff and volunteers committed to supporting young people in their communities.
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