Since 2008, £130 million recovered under the Proceeds of Crime Act has been committed to the CashBack for Communities Programme and other community initiatives. The programme has funded over 2.5 million activities and opportunities for young people.
CashBack for Communities is a Scottish Government programme which takes funds recovered from the proceeds of crime and invests them into free activities and programmes for young people across Scotland.
committed from the proceeds of crime
local authorities impacted
activities provided for young people
of young people from the 30% most deprived communities
Over the weekend, charity partners from Generation CashBack got together for a youth-led event Reach for Your Voice.
12th March 2024
The Minister for Victims and Community Safety, Siobhian Brown MSP, visited the Rural & Urban Training Scheme (RUTS) on 31st January. RUTS received a CashBack for Communities award of up to £420,000 over 2023 to 2026. The visit follows an invitation to the Minister from constituency MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Christine Graham […]
14th February 2024