Scotch Street Youth & Community Centre

Vision

SSYCC’s vision is of a welcoming and vibrant centre that offers an inclusive and shared space where children, young people and the community can grow, develop and actively participate in community life.

Mission

SSYCC’s mission is to inspire and empower children, young people and the community by creating opportunities through which they can develop confidence, self-esteem and social skills, meet others from different backgrounds and use their talents to benefit others.

Values

SSYCC’s work is based upon and informed by the following values;

• Inclusivity – Our Centre is open to everyone and all are welcome
• Fairness and equity – in everything we do
• Respect – we respect different views, beliefs and opinions
• Working together – we are committed to working collectively and collaboratively with others
• Quality – we believe in delivering a quality service to children, young people and the whole community
• Trust – trust and honesty are the basis of positive relationships

Our approach is informed by practice principles of;

• Accountability – openness to report our progress
• Integrity – we will act in the interests of the community
• Innovation – willingness to explore new ideas
• Flexibility – ability to change and adapt when needed
• Sustainability – promoting development through valuing the resources we have
• Synergy – recognising that others have skills with which we can combine and add value

Strategic Aims

Aim 1. Create a safe inclusive and shared environment for children, young people and community members where they can develop confidence skills and positive relationships through a range of activities and opportunities.

Objectives:

1. Provide a wide and varied programme of positive activities, events and projects for children, young people and community members throughout the year
2. Promote and enable opportunities for young people to build relationships and work with others from different backgrounds and traditions
3. Offer positive alternative youth engagement opportunities to reduce community tensions
4. Provide a programme of activities and events through the school holidays

Aim 2.  Facilitate leadership and development opportunities for young people and community volunteers.

Objectives:

1. Engage young people and volunteers in the operation and management of the Centre
2. Provide training and development opportunities to enable young people and community volunteers to enhance their confidence, skills and understanding

Aim 3. Raise awareness and lobby for the needs of children, young people and the community in the area and beyond.

Objectives:

1. Engage in ongoing identification of the needs and issues affecting children, young people and the community in the area

2. Advocate on behalf of and with young people and the local community to raise awareness of needs and issues

3. Work collaboratively with others on behalf of children, young people and the local community

Aim 4. Secure the long-term sustainability of the Centre through effective leadership and appropriate systems and processes.

Objectives:

1. Ensure the organisation is governed in a responsible and accountable manner

2. Implement appropriate measures and actions to ensure the Management Committee has the necessary skills and competence to lead the organisation

3. Work to collectively agreed plans which are monitored and evaluated to ensure effective delivery of services, growth and development

4. Develop and implement appropriate policies and procedures in accordance with good governance practice