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The online applications portal is now open for the next funding phase from April 2026 to end of March 2029. Following a busy pre-application period, the CashBack for Communities fund is now open to applications. The next phase of funding will provide up to £26 million from April 2026 to end of March 2029. Organisations […]

A new phase has been announced for the Scottish Government’s CashBack for Communities programme, with a significant increase in funding available. The programme will strengthen communities across Scotland by supporting young people at risk of involvement in antisocial behaviour, offending or reoffending. The funding, which reinvests criminal assets recovered through the Proceeds of Crime Act, […]

CashBack for Communities funds activities and programmes for young people across all 32 of Scotland’s local authorities. Check out our new ‘Activities in the Area’ resources to find out what we deliver in your local authority. CashBack for Communities supports young people from all 32 of Scotland’s local authorities. It takes funds recovered from the […]

To mark International Women’s Day, we asked women in CashBack leadership roles to share their advice for the next generation of women leaders. We are fortunate to have many talented women in leadership roles across the CashBack programme. Whether they are managing projects, steering whole organisations, or directly influencing and guiding young people, CashBack’s women […]

This Children’s Mental Health Week, we’re showcasing an example of how CashBack projects support young people to improve their wellbeing. Supporting young people who are most at risk of involvement in the justice system to improve their wellbeing is one of the key aims of the CashBack programme. Each of our partners achieves this in […]

We asked young people participating in CashBack projects to share their views on the programme. They told us what makes the biggest difference for them, and what they would like to see in the future. Young people are involved in every stage of the CashBack programme – from sharing day-to-day feedback with our partner organisations […]

Today Minister for Victims and Community Safety Siobhian Brown launched the programme’s impact report at Castlebrae Community Campus. It shows CashBack for Communities is supporting thousands of young people most at risk of involvement with the justice system towards positive destinations. The report covers the year April 2023 to March 2024 – the first of […]

The “Stay spooky, stay safe, be bright” initiative is an example of how CashBack partners are supporting young people to stay safe this season. This Autumn, young people in Midlothian have a chance to take part in free, spooky activities that are safe and fun.  That’s because CashBack partners Mayfield & Easthouses Youth 2000 Project’s […]

This Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week, we celebrate how CashBack projects are supporting young women and girls. Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week provides a chance to inspire and support every woman and girl in Scotland to get active. This year the theme is Leadership, and we’re celebrating the many ways women […]