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 of this page.
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.
The Scottish Government has committed to invest over £14 million and over 100,000 young people have benefitted so far.
Details of CashBack activities in local areas can be found on the Young Scot WOW website or the WOW search function on this page.
The 2008-2009 annual reports for the four national CashBack sports partners - SFA, SRU, Scottish Sports Futures and BasketballScotland - are now published and available to view online.
Alternative sources of funding for youth organisations can also be sought through Awards for All.