Youth projects
We’re all about creating ‘Better homes, better lives’. We support community projects which transform lives and make a difference to people living in our areas.
Wheatley Homes East Youth Projects is a joint initiative between Wheatley Homes East and City of Edinburgh’s Community Learning and Development service.
It was developed in conjunction with partners in Gorgie, Dalry, Oxgangs, Moredun, Hyvots and Gracemount areas of Edinburgh. Services range from youth cafes, street work, employability support and environmental projects.
We're able to help so many young people thanks to the support of our partners. Our funders include:
- City of Edinburgh Council
- BBC Children In Need
- Scottish Natural Heritage
- Scottish Government
- The Rank Foundation
- Capital City Partnership
- Big Lottery Young Start Fund
- Harts Builders
- Lovell
- The Robertsons Trust
Check out some of the great projects we’re funding.
Youth projects
Slateford Green Youth Cafe
Young people aged 12-18.
Wednesday evenings 6-8pm.
Slateford Green Community Centre, Slateford Green, EH14 1NF.
Oxgangs Youth Cafe
Young people aged 12-18.
Tuesdays and Sundays 6-8pm.
Oxgangs Neighbourhood Centre, 71 Firrhill Drive, EH13 9EU.
South Edinburgh Employability Support Hub
Young people aged 16-24.
Drop-in on Tuesdays between 10am-4pm.
Gracemount Youth and Community Centre, 47 Gracemount House Drive, EH16 6FD.
Support is also available for young people aged 16-19 who are 'Not in Education, Employment, or Training' (NEET) and are eligible for Activity Agreements.
South West Employability Support Hub
Young people aged 16-24.
Slateford Green Community Centre, Slateford Green, EH14 1NF.
Drop-in on Tuesdays between 10am-4pm.
Support is also available for young people aged 16-19 who are 'Not in Education, Employment, or Training' (NEET) and are eligible for Activity Agreements.
EVOLS – (Environmental Volunteer Outdoor Learners)
Provides young people age 16-24 with opportunities to build confidence, learn new skills and gain accreditation through a 10-week programme consisting of conservation and outdoor learning activities.
For more information, or to get involved with any of our youth activities, please contact Wheatley Homes East Youth Projects on 0131 664 3275.