6VT Edinburgh City Youth Cafe

18/06/2026

Free summer Impact Arts Edinburgh Programme.

For 14-19yr olds

CASHBACK SUMMER offers a great first steps to meet like-minded young people, learn new skills, improve physical and mental health, build confidence, and form friendships through creative engagement.
Led by a Creative Lead and a Wellbeing and Opportunities Worker, over the course of 5 weeks week, the groups will experiment in a whole range of art forms and enjoy some trips to galleries and museums, exploring themes of heritage.

Where possible, we will support young people to gain a level 3 or 4 SQA unit. At the end of the 5 weeks, we host a celebration event to showcase all their amazing works.

This is a free course, all materials, food and public transport costs are provided.

CashBack Summer Edinburgh

2 Groups: Visual Art

Who

Group 1: 12-15 years old,

Group 2: 16- 19 years old,

When

Group 1: Mondays & Tuesdays 10am - 3pm from 6th July - 4th Aug

Group 2: Wednesdays & Fridays 10am - 3pm from 8th July - 7th Aug

Where Edinburgh City Centre, The Crannie Community Hub 9 Cranston Street, Edinburgh EH8 8BE
Interested? use the contact form below.

Join a project and get involved with community arts charity Impact Arts. We have a range of art programmes on offer across age ranges.

18/06/2026

Are you parenting a teenager aged 11 to 16?

The City of Edinburgh Council's Teen Triple P programme is re-starting this autumn and applications are now open.

Teen Triple P is an 8 week evidence based course designed to help parents and carers build stronger relationships with their teenagers and develop practical strategies for navigating the challenges that can come with the teenage years.

The programme covers:
• Managing emotional behaviour
• Reducing conflict at home
• Keeping teenagers safe
• Building confidence and positive communication
• Creating calm, consistent and connected family relationships

Courses are available at:

📍 St Augustine's High School
Thursdays, 6.00pm to 8.00pm
1 October to 26 November 2026

📍 Royston Wardieburn Community Centre
Tuesdays, 6.00pm to 8.00pm
6 October to 1 December 2026

💻 Online via Microsoft Teams
Wednesdays, 6.00pm to 8.00pm
7 October to 2 December 2026

Parents and carers can apply directly, or someone can apply on their behalf.

Apply here:
https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/teentriplepform

For more information or to discuss any support needs, please contact [email protected]

17/06/2026

☕👶 Terrace Tots is back this Thursday! 👶☕

Our friendly group for parents and children runs every Thursday from 11am to 1pm.

If your little one has recently started nursery, you're still very welcome to come along without them. We know it can be a big change and it's a great opportunity to catch up with other parents, enjoy a chat and take some time for yourself.

💛 Free to attend
💛 Friendly and informal
💛 A chance to meet other parents
💛 Tea, coffee and conversation

If you'd like more information, feel free to send us a message or give us a call.

We'd love to see you there! Edinburgh-City Youth-Cafe

17/06/2026

⚽🌍 On Friday night our 6VT young people got 6VT World Cup ready! 🌍⚽

There was plenty of football, fun, laughter and friendly competition as everyone got into the spirit of the tournament.

A brilliant atmosphere from start to finish and a great way to kick off the World Cup excitement. Good luck to everyone's teams over the coming weeks! 🏆⚽

17/06/2026

🎭 Calling all creative young people aged 14 to 18! 🎨🎶💃

Looking for something exciting to be part of this summer?

Join this FREE 8 week creative project and work alongside a professional artist to create something special, culminating in a performance on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Community Stage.

✨ Opportunities to explore:
🎤 Music and performance skills
💃 Dance and movement
🎭 Stage and technical production
🎨 Backdrop and set design
👕 Merchandise design
💡 Your own creative ideas and talents

Whether you love performing, designing, creating behind the scenes, or have a brilliant idea you'd like to bring to life, there's a place for you.

This exciting project is being delivered by Canongate Youth in partnership with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Community Stage.

Places are free and open to young people aged 14 to 18.

Get involved and be part of something unforgettable this summer! 🌟

17/06/2026

This Sat is Pride - Young people can enjoy a dedicated Pride youth zone not far from the Cafe at the Edinburgh Futures 12.30 -6pm.

12/06/2026

Another week and another award! 🏆

This week it was our Time to Talk Team who won Partnership of the Year at the Scottish Charity Awards last night.

Time to Talk is an innovative partnership programme which supports young people and their families attending hospital Emergency Departments. Young people are then connected into ongoing support through one of our fantastic partner youth services or at 6VT Edinburgh City Youth Cafe

💙 Wester Hailes Youth Agency
💙 Granton Youth
💙 Canongate Youth
💙 The Junction Young People’s Health and Wellbeing

To be recognised amongst such a strong field is a huge achievement:

⭐ 350 entries
⭐ 35 finalists
⭐ 9 winners

We are incredibly proud of everyone involved. Most importantly, we are proud that together we are helping young people access support when they need it most.

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The Junction - Young People, Health and Wellbeing
Canongate Agency
Granton Youth
_Youth _Agency

NHS Lothian Children's Services

03/06/2026

Totally stunned and delighted for the young people we work with… winners in the Health and Wellbeing category at the National Youth Work Awards for our Cairn Service sponsored by Public Health Scotland. YouthLink Scotland

Next up, our Health & Wellbeing winner is 6VT Edinburgh City Youth Cafe! For hundreds of young people, it has been a steady presence during some of the most difficult moments in their lives.

Sponsored by Public Health Scotland

02/06/2026

🌟 Good luck to our amazing 6VT Cairn Team! 🌟

Tomorrow night they will represent 6VT at the National Youth Work Awards as finalists in the Health & Wellbeing category, sponsored by Public Health Scotland.

The 6VT Cairn Service supports young victims and witnesses of crime aged 10 to 25, providing both practical and emotional support. The impact of being harmed by others can be devastating, affecting health, wellbeing, education, relationships and confidence. Through the Cairn Service, our team works tirelessly to support young people's journey through the justice system, in their recovery, helping them rebuild their lives and move forward with hope.

Being shortlisted for a national award is recognition of the dedication, compassion and commitment the team brings to this work every day. We are incredibly proud of the difference they make to the lives of young people and their families across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Whatever happens tomorrow night, being recognised as a national finalist is a fantastic achievement and a reflection of the life changing support they provide.

Please join us in wishing the team the very best of luck! 🍀🏆💙

Find out more about the Cairn Service here https://www.6vt.info/cairn

YouthLink Scotland

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