Canongate Youth

Canongate Youth Supporting young people aged 5–18 in Edinburgh, Scotland🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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Since 1977, Canongate Youth has successfully provided support, recreation and training opportunities for 5-25 year olds to help them overcome barriers and secure a great future. The Youth Work Team work in the Old Town, Holyrood and Southside areas of the city, and The Employability Team work with young people from across Edinburgh. Our vision is for children and young people in South East Edinbur

gh to be healthy, happy and secure, belong in their communities and become confident and fulfilled adults. We are an independent Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Scottish Charity no. We are managed by a Board of Trustees comprised of people with a specific interest in the development of young people, together with representatives from a range of local organisations and agencies.

🥳 This weekend we're proud to be part of the Edinburgh Pride Youth Hub, offering a welcoming space for young people acro...
16/06/2026

🥳 This weekend we're proud to be part of the Edinburgh Pride Youth Hub, offering a welcoming space for young people across Scotland with an open mic, activities, support and friendly faces from Canongate Youth.
Come along, get involved and celebrate Pride with us.🌞🌈⭐️ LGBT Youth Scotland Totally Sound Music Project

🏆Scottish Charity Awards 2026 Charity Partnership of the Year 💛Stronger together for Edinburgh's young people! We are ab...
16/06/2026

🏆Scottish Charity Awards 2026 Charity Partnership of the Year 💛Stronger together for Edinburgh's young people! We are absolutely delighted to share that we are WINNERS of the 2026 Scottish Charity Awards ⭐️ Charity Partnership of the Year!🤝🫂

This award celebrates the incredible collaboration between Canongate Youth. 6VT Edinburgh City Youth Cafe, The Junction - Young People, Health and Wellbeing, Granton Youth, Wester Hailes Youth Agency Because every young person in Edinburgh deserves to feel seen, heard and supported. A huge thank you to every young person who has been part of this journey, and to our brilliant staff across all organisations. This award belongs to all of you! 🎖️💙

Today CY attended a Youth Summit focused on empowering young people to create positive change and promote safety within ...
11/06/2026

Today CY attended a Youth Summit focused on empowering young people to create positive change and promote safety within our communities.

The day opened with a moving talk from John McNab’s mum, who shared her family’s experience following the tragic loss of her son. Her courage in speaking about such a difficult experience reminded everyone why conversations around youth safety are so important.

We left feeling inspired, motivated and determined to continue playing our part in creating safer opportunities and spaces for young people.

A huge thank you to everyone involved in organising such a meaningful event.

It’s Volunteer Week! 🌼We want to say a HUGE thank you to our amazing volunteers. From our long-standing volunteers, comm...
04/06/2026

It’s Volunteer Week! 🌼

We want to say a HUGE thank you to our amazing volunteers. From our long-standing volunteers, community volunteers, young volunteers, and DofE placements, to our dedicated Board of Trustees.

Your time and support helps make such a difference. Thank you for everything you do, both seen and unseen. 💛

20/05/2026

What the young people enjoy most about CY! 💛

01/05/2026

CHARITY OF THE MONTH: MAY

This month, we’re proud to be supporting Canongate Youth, a small but deeply impactful charity working with children and young people in the Canongate area of Edinburgh.

Canongate Youth provides a safe, welcoming space where young people can come together, build friendships, and take part in positive activities. Through youth clubs, mentoring, trips, and community projects, they help young people develop confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of belonging.

Their work is especially important in an area where many young people face challenges such as poverty, inequality, and limited access to opportunities. By offering consistent support and trusted relationships, Canongate Youth helps young people feel seen, valued, and supported as they grow.

As a small, community-based organisation, every pound makes a real difference — helping to fund activities, provide resources, and keep this vital space open for those who need it most.

As always, profits from the bookshop this month will go directly to supporting their work.

Find out more about their work here or at the link in our bio 🔗

Last Friday, we held the final session for Creative Hub 😢🎸🎶🎤🎧🥁We’ve seen it all, from songwriting and vocal work to drum...
02/04/2026

Last Friday, we held the final session for Creative Hub 😢🎸🎶🎤🎧🥁

We’ve seen it all, from songwriting and vocal work to drumming, guitar, and even live gigs!

We are so proud of everything everyone has achieved during their time at Creative Hub 🙌🪗

Address

The Braidwood Centre, 69 Dumbiedykes Road
Edinburgh
EH89UT

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