Proceeds of crime money given back to communities
CashBack for Communities is a programme of diversionary activities for young people to increase the opportunities they have to develop their interests and skills in an enjoyable, fulfilling and supported way, using funds recovered from criminals.
It includes a range of partnerships with Scottish sporting, arts and business associations to provide diversionary activities for young people in Scottish communities. More information about these organisations can be found through the links on the left.
The initiatives provided are open to all children and young people, although resources are focused on areas of high crime. The initiatives address both participation and diversion and aim to increase the likelihood of positive long-term outcomes for those who take part.
To date the Scottish Government has committed to invest over £13 million and over 100,000 young people have benefitted so far.
- Details of CashBack activities in local areas can be found on the WOW website.
- Alternative sources of funding for youth organisations
- YouthLink 2: Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill recently launched a second phase of the successful grant programme for local youth projects, to support the youth work sector in offering positive activities to young people. A further £1 million has been allocated to the fund, which is administered by YouthLink directly.