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Young Start Evaluation 2012-2015

Young Start Evaluation 2012-2015 (PDF, 0.5MB)

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Introduction

This programme aimed to:

  • support children and young people in Scotland

  • build confidence, skills, health, and employability

The evaluation included:

  • the programme’s impact

  • young people’s involvement

  • the use of local assets

It’s intended for funders, policymakers and organisations delivering youth programmes.

Findings

The Young Start projects delivered a wide range of benefits for children and young people. Increased confidence was the most common benefit, followed by improved:

  • social networks

  • skills development

  • aspiration

  • employability

  • mental health

  • independence

  • The projects used:

  • local assets including partners

  • community facilities

  • volunteers

  • staff expertise

Young people were often involved in shaping activities, volunteering and delivering project elements. Involvement in management roles was less common.

The organisations involved benefitted from:

  • growth

  • increased capacity

  • new service development

Many projects continued with further Young Start funding.