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Shetland Charity, OPEN, Wins at National Youth Work Awards

  • Submitted by: Beatrice Wishart, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats.
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 June 2024
  • Motion reference: S6M-13713

That the Parliament congratulates Shetland charity, OPEN, for being named Team of the Year at the National Youth Work Awards, organised by YouthLink Scotland; understands that OPEN became Shetland’s first youth-led charity in 2023, transitioning from being a project of Voluntary Action Shetland; further understands that OPEN’s initiatives range from peer education workshops, including a pioneering study on young people’s attitudes to alcohol and drugs, to "Da Café", a youth café that provides a safe and welcoming space for young people; believes that the Team of the Year Award recognises OPEN’s practical and effective approach to youth work, with its activities designed for and by young people, ensuring relevance and impact; considers that OPEN’s youth work equips young people with skills and confidence through opportunities to contribute to their community, and offers its congratulations to all involved with the charity.


Supported by: Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Ariane Burgess, Alexander Burnett, Stephanie Callaghan, Maggie Chapman, Foysol Choudhury, Jackie Dunbar, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Annabelle Ewing, Joe FitzPatrick, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan, Audrey Nicoll, Ash Regan, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Martin Whitfield