Scottish Government’s CashBack for Communities programme tackles Scotland’s inequalities by raising the attainment, ambition and aspirations of disadvantaged young people.
CashBack for Communities is a unique Scottish Government programme which uses the funds recovered from criminals under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) to expand young people’s horizons and increase the opportunities they have to develop their interests and skills.
Inspiring Scotland is the CashBack for Communities Delivery Partner.
CashBack for Communities supports the Scottish Government’s Vision for Justice, helping to build a fair, safe and resilient Scotland. The fund is aimed at young people at risk of entering the criminal justice system and the communities most affected by crime.
Since 2008, £130 million has been committed to community initiatives to improve the quality of life of young people right across Scotland. Over 2.5 million activities and opportunities for young people have been delivered so far.
Phase 6 of CashBack of Communities runs from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2026 and will deliver a range of trauma-informed and person-centred services and activities for young people between the ages of 10-25 that:
In Phase 6, a total of 29 CashBack Partner organisations will deliver activities including diversionary youth work and longer term life-changing intervention projects – helping to turn young people’s lives around and provide them the opportunity of moving into employment, education or volunteering.
Find out more about the 29 CashBack Partner organisations .
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CashBack has committed to projects which are active across all 32 of Scotland’s local authorities. See our bespoke packs which outline the range of activities active in each area.
Action for Children delivers services aimed at young people who are unemployed and who may have other issues restricting their ability to access the job market. OFN investment supports a number of important programmes that improve young people’s ability to move into a positive destination such as Youthbuild, Hospitality, Aiming High and STAY. CashBack for
Learn MoreBethany Christian Trust aims to eliminate the risk factors of homelessness by using creative activity to improve wellbeing and strengthen communities.
Learn MoreCeltic FC Foundation, the charity arm of Celtic Football Club, runs CashBack Gateway to Employment in the Journey to Employment theme with funding from CashBack for Communities. The project provides developmental opportunities that will increase confidence and self esteem, change behaviours and attitudes and improve physical and mental well-being.
Learn MoreInspiring Scotland’s Annual Report for 2023-2024 provides an overview of the work we have undertaken to deliver on our strategic priorities and mission to improve the lives of people across Scotland. Last year we managed over £46m of funding as fund owner, delivery partner or fund manager for Scottish Government and private investors for social
Read MoreInspiring Scotland’s Annual Report 22/23 provides an overview of the work undertaken to deliver on strategic priorities and mission to improve the lives of people across Scotland. In the period we supported over 700 organisations across 16 funding programmes worth over £50m. As well as new funding opportunities being created, nine of programmes provided vital
Read MoreThis report explores learning among CashBack for Communities delivery partners during the Covid 19 pandemic. It focuses on spring 2020 to spring 2022, the first two years of Phase 5 of the CashBack programme, which ends in spring 2023. The report explores the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on the delivery of the CashBack
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Read MoreFor all enquiries about the CashBack for Communities programme, please contact cbenquiries@inspiringscotland.org.uk
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