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CashBack for Communities

CashBack for Communities

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.

69%

of young people from 20% most deprived areas in Scotland

£110m

committed from the proceeds of crime

2.5m+

activities and opportunities for young people

24

Organisations Supported

Funded Services

Action for Children

Action for Children

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

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Bethany Christian Trust

Bethany Christian Trust

Bethany Christian Trust aims to eliminate the risk factors of homelessness by using creative activity to improve wellbeing and strengthen communities.

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Celtic FC Foundation

Celtic FC Foundation

Celtic 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.

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Resources

Inspiring Scotland’s Annual Report 22/23
19.12.2023

Inspiring Scotland’s Annual Report 22/23

Inspiring 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

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26.09.2023

CashBack for Communities Evaluation 2020-2023  – Focus on COVID-19

This 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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26.09.2023

CashBack for Communities 2020-2021 Annual Impact Report

CashBack for Communitities phase 5 2020/2022 Annual Report.

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News

Sitting down with digital experts and Specialist Volunteers, Gordon and Elena
17.05.2024

Sitting down with digital experts and Specialist Volunteers, Gordon and Elena

“It’s not just a one-off get the kudos and done relationship […] We grow in this space.”   Our Specialist Volunteer Network (SVN) is an impressive collective of over 500 professionals who lend their expertise and time to the charity sector for free, saving not only those all-important funds, but time and peace of mind.   But

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Inspiring Scotland’s Annual Report published
18.12.2023

Inspiring Scotland’s Annual Report published

We are pleased to share our Annual Report 22/23 providing an overview of the work undertaken to deliver on our strategic priorities and mission to improve the lives of people across Scotland. We supported over 700 organisations across 16 funding programmes worth over £50m. As well as new funding opportunities being created, nine of our

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Specialist Volunteer Network at the Gathering
01.12.2023

Specialist Volunteer Network at the Gathering

Earlier this month saw 3,000 people from the third sector attend SCVO’s the Gathering, the largest free voluntary sector event in the UK. Our team were more than attendees, taking part in a collaborative funders session and our Specialist Volunteer Network (SVN) hosted a panel discussion alongside Pilotlight on opportunities for charities to access professional

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