“I really enjoyed CashBack Summer. It was a great experience. I learned a lot and my confidence grew throughout the programme.”
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CashBack Summer
2025 signups and referrals are now open!
Are you aged 14-19 and interested in exploring creativity? Our experienced tutors can help you build confidence through art!
This is a fun opportunity to make friends, learn new skills, try out a variety of creative activities, improve your physical and mental health, and have your voice heard.
This programme is ideal for young people who are: finding school tricky, struggling with mental health, care experienced, or new to Scotland.
For CashBack Summer 2025, we’re offering two groups in Glasgow and one group each in North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire and Edinburgh.
Explore creativity, imagination and making through digital and visual art
What we offer
Over 100 young people reported improved confidence from taking part
Our Cashback Summer programme is a fun way to develop your skills and confidence in a non-traditional environment, beyond the classroom or the local youth club. Delivered at a venue near to you, we give you the opportunity to explore the creative side of who you are and grow as a result.
Where it suits your needs, we can also support you to gain qualifications or a dynamic youth award.
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Programme details
This year, CashBack Summer is running for five weeks from Tuesday July 8 until Thursday August 7 2025.
All blocks will run three days per week from 10am – 3pm (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays) in the following locations:
- Glasgow – The Boardwalk, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow G1 1TF
- North Ayrshire – 60 Bank Street, Irvine KA12 0LP
- Edinburgh – Venue to be confirmed
- North Lanarkshire – Venue to be confirmed
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Cashback Summer programme, the young person must be aged 14-19Â and either:
- Living in an area of deprivation (as defined by the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation)
- At risk of disengaging from school
- At risk of engaging in anti-social behaviour
- Living with a disability or mental health condition
- Not in employment, education or training (if over 16)
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