Venture Scotland

23/06/2026

Earlier this month, David attended the National Youth Work Awards - always an inspirational night, made all the more special for seeing our very own Young Ambassador, Brian, on the big screen talking about the impact of Venture Scotland. 💛

Reflecting on the night, David said:

"I was delighted as a board member of YouthLink Scotland to be invited to the National Youthwork Awards 2026. Particularly pleased to see the support of The Scottish Government for our work by the Minister for Youthwork, Ben Macpherson, not only speaking but taking the time to stay and hand out the awards all evening.

Congratulations to the winners and those nominated. Proud that Venture Scotland is part of a massive youthwork sector supporting young people all across Scotland."

Youth work is more important than ever, and we're so glad to be part of it. 🌟

21/06/2026

20/06/2026

Venture Round Scotland is back this September, and YOU can be part of it!

Gather your friends, colleagues or community, set your own challenge, and cover miles your way - walk, run, cycle, swim - every step helps change lives.

Together, we’re raising vital funds to keep supporting young adults across Scotland who need us most.

Do something amazing for Venture Scotland, and for yourself too! 💛

Sign up today and start planning your challenge!

🌟 https://venturescotland.org.uk/2026/06/15/venture-round-scotland-faqs/

18/06/2026

Turning 25 shouldn’t mean the support stops, but for many young adults, funding cuts are making that a reality.

Our latest blog highlights the growing gap for over-25s, and why programmes like ours are more vital than ever in helping people build confidence, resilience and a sense of belonging beyond the age of 25.

In 2025, we launched Venture Round Scotland to help bridge a growing funding gap, particularly for young adults aged 25–30, where traditional support had been cut.

Thanks to an incredible collective effort, the funds raised meant these cuts did not impact our ability to continue working with those over 25, ensuring they could still access the life-changing support Venture Scotland provides.

And this September, Venture Round Scotland is back - helping us continue to be there for those who need us most.

Read more and find out how you can help below. 👇

It’s always an understatement, but we couldn’t do what we do without you. At the beginning of 2025, the Venture Scotland team were worried. Huge funding cuts had been announced that would affect us, alongside 63 […]

17/06/2026

Yesterday, our Edinburgh group headed out into the Pentlands to summit Allermuir (493m) and Caerketton Hill (478m)!

They started their walk with the hills wrapped in low clouds, but patience paid off as the clouds gradually lifted to reveal some truly magnificent views of Edinburgh from the Forth bridges to spotting our climbing location from week one!

For several members of the group, this was their very first walk in the Pentlands, and what a day to experience it! Along the way, we were also treated to sightings of some local wildlife and plants, including the local highland cows, a deer and bunny tail grass!

A great mix of good company, changing conditions, rewarding summits, and stunning scenery.

Thanks to volunteers Andy and Anna for helping the group reach the summits. 🌟

16/06/2026

200 miles. Torridon to Montrose. What an achievement! 👏

A huge congratulations to our incredible Trustee Ailsa and her friend Claire, who have just completed an epic 200-mile journey across Scotland in support of Venture Scotland.

Over 16 days, they’ve taken on everything the Scottish landscape could throw at them - from the dramatic mountains of the Cairngorms to the rolling Angus hills, stormy weather, long road slogs, and even forest “assault courses”. Highlights included well-earned pit stops, meeting other lovely walkers along the trail, and finally… a celebratory dip in the sea at Montrose to mark the finish. 🌊

Thank you both for your determination, positivity, and for going the extra mile (200 of them!) to support Venture Scotland. Your efforts will help us continue delivering life-changing experiences to the young people we work with. 💛

There’s still time to support their amazing fundraiser - every donation makes a difference: https://www.justgiving.com/page/ailsa-falconer-3?utm_source=CL&utm_medium=DT&fbclid=IwY2xjawSd7YxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJamE1TUFiY1RPcHhBMTd3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnpkDT5G7py6OPRpFCxv7yTfmnPTx1rYvF93qcORd1qCNLaOpYkEu4rcQIFg_aem_oqKiwr2ec2hqyvaZ3GNZyQ

14/06/2026

In a world that often feels really divisive, this reflection from one of our incredible participants is more important than ever. 💛

12/06/2026

This lovely poem was written by Beth, our Outdoor Programme Leader in Edinburgh, for her last group, who finished back in April. 🌟

10/06/2026

Over the last 6 years, our Ambassadors have been at the heart of everything we do and have been absolutely instrumental in creating change, supporting other young people and making what we do sustainable.

They have spoken in front of huge staff teams, to audiences of 200+ people at events, in the Scottish parliament to Ministers, to local Councillors, to funders and even to The Queen - all to highlight the work we do and the need for it.

They have dedicated so much time to support Venture Scotland's mission, and we couldn't be prouder! And soon, they'll be launching into Peer Mentoring, supporting current young people through the programme. 🌟

09/06/2026

Today we’re catching up with our new Venture On To Recovery group in Glasgow! ✨

What better way to put teambuilding into action than trying out canoeing? 🛶With strong gusts to contend with, the group had to work in their pairs, and as an overall team, to communicate, paddle, and journey up the canal. Despite the blustery conditions, spirits remained high and everyone stayed dry – we’re already looking forward to getting back in the canoes later on in the course 🤩A big thank you to our volunteers Karen and Iain for joining the day!

This week the group are prepping for their first bothy trip next week and trying out indoor climbing – watch this space for how they get on! 👀