Pioneering programme

Sir,

Young people in Arran are being offered the chance to join a pioneering new service by Young Scot that will put Scotland’s young people at the heart of decision-making to influence policy and services that affect them.

Scotland’s national youth information and citizenship charity Young Scot is calling on young people across Arran to sign up for its #YSHive service which has been launched this week.

The service empowers young people to be system changers and influencers by sharing power with organisations and tackling society’s toughest challenges. This gives young people across Scotland the opportunity to have their voices heard and be involved in tackling some of society’s toughest challenges. #YSHive provides their volunteers with the necessary skills, design models and tools to unlock culture and system change – ensuring young people are the forefront of change. In the past, Young Scot’s projects have been behind some of the biggest policy changes surrounding young people including the Scottish Government Mental Health Strategy, The National Transport Strategy and BBC Scotland’s future output across TV, radio and online. #YSHive is a ground-breaking movement that passes power to young people and enables them to become system changers and influencers as they explore new and innovative ways to work with organisations on the issues most important to them.

Yours, Louise Macdonald OBE, Chief executive of Young Scot.