What is CashBack on Track?
Launched in September 2023, CashBack on Track is a three-year project funded by the Scottish Government Programme CashBack for Communities. The project runs across Scotland and is a development of work from our CashBack for Change project (2020-2023).
The CashBack on Track programme uses dance to nurture the development and well-being of young people in Scottish communities so that they can live positive, resilient, and fulfilling lives and focuses on diversion from involvement with the criminal justice system.
We deliver a range of activities that benefit young people aged 10-25 who are:
Growing up in poverty and/or the most deprived communities
Living with caring responsibilities
At risk of entering the criminal justice system
In custody
Vulnerable young parents
Care experienced
Most affected by crime
Experiencing or recovering from trauma
Experiencing mental health difficulties
By providing free, weekly dance sessions, the young people build their confidence and resilience whilst developing core skills such as communication, teamwork and commitment. Sessions also encourage the participants to express themselves in a safe and supportive environment that nurtures their ideas and creativity whilst improving their overall health and well-being.
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YDANCE & CASHBACK on TRACK at GLASGOW 850 PERFORMANCE EVENT
We’re excited to announce that YDance and CashBack on Track participants will be part of a celebratory, inclusive performance event to celebrate Glasgow’s 850th birthday!
Young people aged 12–25 from across our CashBack project will come together for a weekend of rehearsals to create a dynamic piece for this community-focused event.
The performance will feature collaborations with Indepen-dance, a pipe band, and a giant puppet, followed by a vibrant procession across the bridge to the Crowne Plaza.
Come celebrate with us!
📅 Thursday 29th May 2025
🕔 5–6pm
📍 Outside BBC Studios, Pacific Quay
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Targeted work with young people who are in not in mainstream education and those who are care experienced
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Working with trusted partner organisations in communities where young people are facing inequalities.
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In HMP YOI Polmont, working across a variety of populations – Mainstream, Protected Young People, Young Women.
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Specialised programmes for young parents and their pre-school children and for young carers and their siblings.
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All our partners can be seen below in our ‘Meet the Partners’ section. All our projects within CashBack on Track are funded by The Scottish Government’s CashBack for Communities fund which is supported by Inspiring Scotland.
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CRWIA is a purpose-built policy and legislation impact assessment (IA) originally developed for use by Scottish Government officials (which can also be used by external organisations). It was launched on 15 June 2015 as part of the implementation strategy for Ministerial duties under Part 1 of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014.
CRWIA covers individual children, groups of children, and all children up to age 18. It has been developed as an approach, a tool and a published output. It is intended to help us champion the interests of children, as well as challenge us to think about what more we can do to place children and young people at the centre of our policies.
https://www.gov.scot/publications/childrens-rights-wellbeing-impact-assessment-guidance/
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