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Join our Board of Trustees

Join our Board of Trustees

We are looking to recruit a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees to support the strategic development and governance of the organisation. The Treasurer will be responsible for overseeing the financial matters of the organisation as well as the general duties of a...

Raise a Ton!

Raise a Ton!

We are delighted to share our 45th anniversary fundraising campaign which we hope will help us raise lots of money to support the work we do with our children and young people. Click here to download a registration form or contact Clare@canongateyouth.org.uk [video...

Creativity Returns

Creativity Returns

Some of you may remember one of our favourite days of the week being a Friday...not just because it's the start of the weekend but because we would welcome so many talented, musical young people at CY HQ who would delight us with their singing and instrument playing! ...

Growing Together

Growing Together

As this week is Children’s Mental Health Week we wanted to share the ‘Growth Story’ of one our lovely young people! Nicky was referred to us around 3 years ago.  At this time, she was having difficulties with her mental health and was receiving support from Positive...

A BIG congratulations

A BIG congratulations

We'd like to take a moment to shine the spotlight on one of the fantastic young people we've helped recently, who has just started doing a job he really loves! We met Blair when he was in his last year of school. As someone who had struggled in the school environment...

A little update

A little update

Since we last posted there have been a few changes within the team, and to the services, here at CY... Our fantastic Manager, Clare, has returned from her maternity leave.  We are delighted to welcome her back and would like to say a huge thank you to the wonderful...

A Welcome Post

A Welcome Post

We planned on starting the year with a blog but keeping in fashion with current world events…it’s a little later than expected! So here we are in a new year and a new month. Traditionally a good time to start something new – or to welcome new things into your life....

A bit of reflection…

A bit of reflection…

As we come to the end of this unusual year, our Interim Manager, Susie McIntyre, shares some thoughts on the challenges and achievements of the last 12 months... 2020 certainly has been a strange and challenging year. At CY a lot has changed and as we approach the...

The Impact of Youth Work – New Research

The Impact of Youth Work – New Research

At the start of the year we were delighted to be able to take part in a research opportunity with LAYC and Youthlink Scotland to help demonstrate the positive impact youth work can have on the lives of young people. Whilst we at CY know all too well the great things...