Frequently Asked Questions

• Who are Strathclyde Youth?
• Why should I join Strathclyde Youth?
• Who can join?
• How can I join?
  
• How much does it cost?
• What does your insurance cover?
  
• Where can I find information about my local youth club?
  
• How can I contact Strathclyde Youth?
  
• How do I book a workshop?
  
• How do I apply for your training courses?
  
• What are Awards of Merit?
  
• What is showcase?
  
• Do you provide disclosure checks for affiliated members?
  
• We are going on a trip do I need extra insurance?
  
• I am 16 and want to work as a volunteer; will I need a disclosure check?
• I want to become a volunteer at my local youth club, will I be asked to go through a disclosure check?

 

Who are Strathclyde Youth?

Strathclyde Youth is a network of youth projects across the Strathclyde area.
We are dedicated to providing quality information, training, support and advice to projects. This will enable them to offer excellent, effective and safe youth provisions in their area

Why Should I join Strathclyde Youth?

Affiliating to Strathclyde Youth allows youth project access to :

• Training for youth workers and volunteers   
• Comprehensive insurance
• Support and advice
• A range of workshops
• Events
• Newsletters
• Website
• Opportunities to network with other projects
• Funding expertise

Who can join?

Any voluntary youth organisation within the Strathclyde area. If your group is not within Strathclyde contact Youth Scotland 0131 554 2561 or click here  for information on your nearest Area Association 

How can I affiliate?

Contact the office for an affiliation form, complete it and send it back to us with the correct fees. Its as easy as that!!!

New affiliation forms are issued in October for the new affiliation year starting in November.

However if you wish to affiliate for this year please feel free to contact us for a form. 

How much does it cost?

Our affiliation only fee for 2008-2009 is £135.

with our insurance it will be:-

                           £2m Liability     £5m Liability

1-50 members          £210               £240

51-100 members      £275               £320

101-250 members     £310               £385

250+ members         £330               £430

Affiliation fee is included in the above fees

You do not have to take our insurance package, however to affiliate without it you have to satisfy us that you have adequate insurance for another source.

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What does your insurance cover?

The Ansvar Insurance scheme provided through MacDonald Reid Scott Insurance Brokers covers you for:

Employers' Liability Insurance:- £10,000,000 limit for any one claim

Public Liability Insurance:£2,000,000 or £5,000,000 limit for any one claim

Member to Member Insurance: £2,000,000 limit for any one claim

Product Liability Insurance: £2,000,000 limit for any one claim. 

Click to download the Insurance Matters supplement to find out more                     

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Where can I find information about my local youth club?

Search the f ind a youth project page for details of a youth project in your area. Or contact Pamela or Eleanor 01698 338 420, youth@syca.org.uk for more information

How can I contact Strathclyde Youth?

Go to contact us page  

How do I book a workshop?

Check out the workshop page for more details of what workshops are available then call or email us to book your choosen workshop on the date of your choice.

How do I apply for your training courses?

Check out the training page to see what courses are available then contact us to book your place

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What are Awards of Merit?

Awards of Merit is an annual presentation evening which is held to give club leaders the opportunity to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of their club members and volunteers, staff and anyone in the community who has assisted with these projects. To find out more go to Awards Of Merit page

What is showcase?

This event provides young people with the opportunity to perform their talent to a live audience. For more information check out showcase page

Do you provide disclosure checks for affiliated members?

Not at this time. You can do so by registering with CRBS. Go to www.crbs.org.uk for more details

We are going on a trip do I need extra insurance?

In some cases extra insurance should be taken out. Our insurance brokers are Macdonald Reid Scott and they will be happy to answer any insurance questions you may have. Call Lynne Tumility at MacDonald Reid Scott 0141 331 1515.

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I am 16 and want to work as a volunteer; will I need a disclosure check?

Yes. Although the Act defines children as those aged under 18, if you are working as a volunteer leader you will need to undergo a disclosure check.  

I want to become a volunteer at my local youth club, will I be asked to go through a disclosure check?

Yes. Organisations working with young people have a legal obligation to comply with Protection of Children (Scotland) Act (2003), (POCSA). This means they cannot allow anyone who is on the Disqualified from Working with Youth People List to come into contact with their group. The only way they can determine if a person is on the list is to do a Disclosure check. Therefore most groups will have a policy in place to check all new volunteers and workers.