# OPEN SCIO

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC052681
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** July 13, 2023
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC052681


## Contact

- **Address:** Market House, 14 Market Street, Lerwick, Shetland
- **Postcode:** ZE1 0JP
- **Website:** https://www.openshetland.co.uk



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of education&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of citizenship or community development&#x27;

**What the charity does:** OPEN’s vision is to make Shetland a place where young people thrive Our ambition is to cultivate a youth-led environment in Shetland where young people can thrive. Embracing a holistic approach, we aim to address the challenges faced by young people and establish a comprehensive framework for positive change. We highly value collaborative relationships and are committed to working together.  What we want to achieve: •	Shetland&#x27;s young people feel more connected, valued, and heard on issues that matter to them •	Young people are informed and empowered to develop strength and wellbeing •	Systems, policy and practice better reflect the priorities of Shetland&#x27;s young people •	Shetland’s young people have influence through leadership roles and partnership working  OPEN&#x27;s Services: Peer Education Programme delivered in all Junior/High Schools in Shetland, Peer Mentoring Project, Peer Research Project and OPEN Cafe.

**Beneficiaries:** &#x27;Children or young people&#x27;

**Objectives:** 4 The organisation&#x27;s purposes are: The advancement and promotion of youth-led community action, education, welfare and holistic development of young people, with a particular emphasis on young people aged 12-25 and living in Shetland.





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** Shetland Islands
- **Geographical spread:** Wider, but within one local authority area







