Presentation to the Scottish Communicators Network on 22 October 2014, by Allan Lindsay, Young Scot - on the topic of Truth about Youth

1. Young Scot

2. WHAT IS TRUTH ABOUT YOUTH
Truth About Youth is a national programme delivered by Young Scot, supported by The Co-operative Foundation.
Truth About Youth aims to challenge negative perceptions that exist about young people in the media and in Communities.

3. WHAT IT INVOLVES
Key Elements:
•Face-to-face engagement
•Digital Media: Videos, blogs
•Media Partnership
•Small Grants Fund
•TAY Pledge Campaign

4. TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
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5. SHARING STORIES
Truth About Youth Pledge Campaign
Visit taypledge.org

8. SHARING STORIES
Digital Content: Videos, Blogs
Visit thepatter.org

10. IMPACTS: ADULTS
•Engaged with approx. 32,000 people across Scotland.
•Over 11,000 adults since 2010.
•Last year, 73% of adults engaged with said the project impacted their perceptions of young people.

11. IMPACTS; YOUNG PEOPLE
•Engaged with over 20,800 young people since 2010.
•670 young people had the opportunity to gain new skills (confidence, creative skills, leadership skills).
•46 groups (700 young people) have benefitted from Small Grants Fund.

12. “WINNING HEARTS AND MINDS”
“Truth About Youth makes sure that everyone in Scotland recognises the talents and the abilities of our young people.”
– First Minister Alex Salmond, MSP

13. “WINNING HEARTS AND MINDS”

14. “WINNING HEARTS AND MINDS”

15. contact
Get in touch Allan Lindsay Communications Project Development Officer Call: 0131 313 2488 Email: allanl@youngscot.org @tayscotland @youngscot taypledge.org thepatter.org