Youth-LAG

Grants for young people by young people.

Who We Are

The YLAG is a group of young people, aged 16-30 who live across the Scottish borders. The Youth-LAG was set up to distribute ‘Community led local decision making’ funds but has since developed into a safe space of young people to learn future skills and give a platform for youth voice.

The YLAG Group meets fortnightly in Gala (travel subsided), working on different projects including LifeSkills (finance, social media) and designing/administrating grants to benefit young people. As part of the YLAG group, there is also opportunity to meet other YLAG groups across Scotland (networking and skill sharing) as well as residentials.

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Other Projects

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Youth Facilities fund (with Scottish borders council)

May 2025 YLAG got to be the final decision makers on the uk government funding – youth facilities fund. Where they granted the 625k capital funds to 14 youth groups (list of group projects granted?)

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Youth Border Awards

The ylag helped to present the YB LEAD awards (June 2025), using their presentation skills and advocate for youth voice – photos.

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Wider YLAG and RYAN network

RYAN action groups
YLAGS across Scotland
Rural European Youth Parliament (October 25)

YLAG Fund: Youth Entrepreneur Fund

Autumn 2025

Upcoming fund giving out £50,000 to young entrepreneurs to help them with capital and training investments.

Applications open – Autumn/winter 2025

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