Youth charity staffing slashed after funding cut

The charity said the Scottish government grant was significantly delayed in the financial years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024.

In the latest financial year, the delay resulted in the late submission of the charity’s audited accounts, directly impacting its ability to apply for additional funding.

Last year, YE Scotland supported over 18,000 school and college students through its enterprise programmes.

In the past three years, more than 1,000 students have gained a YE Scotland enterprise qualification at SCQF Level 6 to prepare them for work and further education.

A Scottish government spokesperson said: “This will obviously be a concerning time for all employees impacted and their families.

“The Scottish Government has engaged with Young Enterprise Scotland to try to mitigate the impact of their financial situation, including awarding £285,000 towards the two previously funded projects to ensure the organisation’s continued viability.”