Blog

19.03.2019

We owe it to our young people to build a better Scotland.

Inspiring Scotland Chief Executive Celia Tennant explains the motivation behind Our Future Now.

Scotland’s future belongs to its young people. Today’s school children will be the community leaders, business people, teachers, politicians, entrepreneurs and innovators of tomorrow.

But far too many young people are at risk of being excluded from that future because of circumstances beyond their control.

Intergenerational poverty, the challenges of mental health, caring responsibilities and difficult family circumstances limit their opportunities and stifle their ambitions.

We need to reach those young people who need our support the most. We need to help them gain confidence, build resilience and learn skills so that the challenges they face can be overcome and their desire to succeed awakened.

We are committed to helping these young people. We will work with the local, trusted charities that we know support each and every young person in the way that works best for them. We will work with charities that we know will unlock young people’s skills, talents and aspirations. The charities that will help them to better engage with education, train for their future, and gain the sustainable jobs and careers they deserve.

If we want a positive future for Scotland, where all our young people contribute to a flourishing and sustainable economy and a supportive and inclusive society, this is not a choice.

By helping those at the greatest disadvantage, we can support an entire generation to thrive and – together – build a better Scotland for all of us.

Celia Tennant

Chief Executive