Supporting Youth Organisations and Groups in Fife.
Our Mission
Releasing Potential
Youth 1st provides services which increase the effectiveness and capacity of our members who engage with young people in the youth work sector in Fife.
Core Values
Innovation - Releasing Potential - Integrity - Fun
We will support and empower youth workers, volunteers and organisations, leading to strong and resilient community-based youth work, which in turn improves the life experiences and opportunities of young people.
Our Vision
Fife will have a vibrant and resilient community-based youth work sector where young people’s lives are transformed.
About us
Youth Work for 82 years
Established over 80 years ago, Youth 1st (SCIO) is the leading support agency for youth organisations, youth groups, youth workers, volunteers and young people in Fife. Each year, a number of youth groups and organisations become members of Youth 1st. Our member groups run over 250 different youth groups and clubs for over 11,000 young people across Fife. Most of our member groups are organised and run by volunteers.
Our Programmes
Training Journey for Youth Workers
A menu of training for youth workers and others working with young people.
Youth work Activities
Click here for some Youth Work activity ideas which can be adapted for Face to Face or Online Youth Work. We will update this regularly with new ideas.
VYN
Sharing Resources; News about your Organisation; Recruitment of Staff and Volunteers; Promoting Events and Training; Promoting Fundraising Events; Sharing Ideas and Good News Stories.
Training Journey for young people
A menu of training for young people and young leaders.
B-activ
Promoting physical activity, Health and wellbeing for young people, youth workers and volunteers.
Climate Action Fife
Youth 1st are proud partners of Climate Action Fife.
Our people
Our team here at Youth 1st are dedicated to supporting youth groups in Fife. With deep roots across many communities in Fife, you can see why these outstanding people make the community a better, more active place!
Get Involved
Volunteer
Volunteers in youth work are essential in supporting young people achieve their full potential.
Partnerships
We are partners on many strategic groups that are directly involved in planning youth work and the Third Sector for the future.
Donations & Legacy
Donations, gifts in kind and legacy donations will help Youth 1st be sustainable.