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Youth 1st SCIO

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC006872
Status
Active
Registered
Jan. 26, 1989
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
New Volunteer House
16 East Fergus Place
Kirkcaldy
Fife
KY1 1XT

Contact

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development'

Our main aim is to support our members who run over 250 youth groups in Fife. We support them with governance, insurance, PVGs, health and safety, youth work activities and training. We also have a number of projects offering a various range of youth work activities including Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing, Climate engagement and Young People in Rural areas.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people'

Objectives: Youth 1st will advance education by providing a comprehensive training menu for young people which encourage community engagement and safety and help towards further education out-with school. Youth 1st will also provide training programmes for youth workers and volunteers so they in turn can be in a better position to provide services for young people. Youth 1st will contribute to the advancement of citizenship and community development by supporting voluntary youth groups in Fife. Youth 1st will provide networking opportunities and information for voluntary youth groups, volunteers, youth workers and other partners in the community. Youth 1st offer a comprehensive support package for youth clubs and groups which involves PVG support, Insurance, general support and advice. Youth 1st actively promote setting up new groups in the community that will benefit young people. Youth 1st also provide a number of activities and training programmes for young people that promote volunteering and working in the community in a safe and enjoyable manner. All our youth work programmes work towards making individual young people strive to better citizens within their local communities.

Geography

Main operating location
Fife
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
March 31, 2025 £270,711 £264,014 8
March 31, 2024 £255,827 £252,429 10
March 31, 2023 £167,643 £165,260 6
March 31, 2022 £147,213 £146,205 6
March 31, 2021 £157,067 £157,681 6