We work with young people to increase their personal, social and educational development
and to help them to gain a voice, influence and place in society. Most of our work
is with young people who have low personal and social skills and who are at risk
of exclusion through antisocial behaviour, lifestyle choices or lack of opportunity.
Training Awards
We recognise the achievements of young people who give their time to projects and
groups and are affiliated to formal agencies that are responsible for providing
certification for achievements, such as:
- Youth Achievement Awards
- Youth Scotland
- Duke of Edinburgh's Awards Scheme
If you would like more information on how you can get involved in any of these awards,
please contact your local Community Learning Centre
Youth Achievement Award
The Youth Achievement Awards are designed to encourage young people to take a more
active role in activities.
Youth Achievement Awards come in four levels:
- Bronze: you take part in activities
- Silver: you help to organise activities
- Gold: you plan, organise and lead your own activity
- Platinum: you take on a leadership and peer education role
Some of the activities young people were involved in were:
- organising discos
- organising trips for their local youth club
- writing a health magazine
- attending a confidence course
For more information please contact us:
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is a personalised and challenging programme
of activities that will help you get fitter, learn new skills, help others, experience
adventure, meet new people and will give you a great sense of achievement. It is
open to all 14 to 25 year olds.
The DofE involves three progressive levels – bronze, silver and gold. Each level
contains four sections – volunteering, skills, physical and expedition.
At gold level you will be required to take part in a five day residential project
away from home and with people you are meeting for the first time.
Where can I do the DofE with Falkirk Council?
The DofE is available through most secondary schools in the Falkirk Council area,
through DofE groups in your local community, through
youth clubs and through a variety
of other organisations.
If you want to find out more information about your local group, please email Tom Whalley.
Further information about the DofE can be found on the
Duke of Edinburgh's Award website..
Scottish Youth Parliament
The Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) is a non-political, youth-led organisation that
represents 14 to 25 year olds in Scotland. The SYP is designed and led by young
people for the benefit of young people.
We have recently appointed four Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs)
who will be working within their local communities to try to bring about positive
change. MSYPs get loads of opportunities and SQA recognised training to help them
carry out their role.
For more information please contact us: