Canongate Youth (SCIO)

About

Founded in 1977 as the Canongate Youth Project, our roots lie in grassroots community action. The original drop-in club, launched by Reverend Graeme Forbes at Old St Paul’s Church, quickly became a vibrant space for local youth—buzzing with energy, music, and connection. From the early days of northern soul and punk nights that drew over 100 young people, to the development of tailored employability programmes, our journey has always been shaped by the voices and needs of the young people we serve. Over nearly five decades, we’ve evolved in response to the changing lives and challenges of Edinburgh’s children and young people. What remains constant is our commitment to putting them at the centre of everything we do.

Where we work