@SYPBoard

The Board of Trustees of the Scottish Youth Parliament for 2024-25. MSYPs are the democratically elected voice of Scotland’s young people. [email protected]

 Edinburgh, Scotland
syp.org.uk
Joined July 2017
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Scottish Youth Parliament@OfficialSYP22 Jun 2024
📸 #SYP81: Introducing the new @SYPBoard! Chair: @EllieMSYP Vice Chair: @OliviaBrown6464 Trustees: @BeauJMSYP, @AlannahLogueSYP, @TamsinGoldMSYP, @DanielaMSYP and @ShafaWaqasMSYP
Image of the new SYP Board at SYP81.

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To kick off our board training residential we had some s’mores in the meadows! 🔥 🚨Final call for MSYPs to submit their ideas for the new board logo (information on teams)
the SYP board sitting on a blanket in the meadows toasting marshmallows

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This week the new board of @OfficialSYP held our first meeting! We have some very exciting things coming up so stay tuned ✨
The new syp board at the first board meeting hybrid with some people on the screen on teams and some in person in the syp office

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🗨️ @EllieMSYP: “This new Youth Work Manifesto echoes our calls for all young people across Scotland to have a right to youth work and for the services which continue to provide for the young people that need them most to have their budgets protected and properly invested in.”
YouthLink Scotland@YouthLinkScot27 Jun 2024
🆕 As we prepare for #GE2024, we are calling for new legislation to protect and strengthen vital youth work services for our young people. 🔎 Read our #YouthWorkManifesto now to find out more about our three key asks for a reinvigorated youth work sector: bit.ly/4blwE6I
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Congratulations to the new SYP board! We’re so proud of everyone who stood in the AGM and wish the best of luck to the new board. 2023-2024 @OfficialSYP board over and out! -Emma and Mollie 🤠
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Induction and first board meeting in new #volunteer role supporting @OfficialSYP
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🗞️ @SYPBoard Chair @MollieMcGoran and Vice Chair @EllieMSYP spoke to @HeraldScotland Education Correspondent @Stell_Garrett about our recently announced new #SYPCampaigns ⬇️ Read the full article below:
Mollie McGoran@molliemcgoran10 May 2024
📢 Have a read of our article in @heraldscotland! Myself and @EllieMSYP had the pleasure of speaking to @stell_garrett yesterday in Parliament about @OfficialSYP, our work and our new national campaigns! Thank you Garrett! heraldscotland.com/news/2430…

Youth parliament targets young people health and safety for change campaigns

Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) campaigns have set targets to end gender-based violence, increase mental health support and protect youth services.

heraldscotland.com
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🗨️ We consulted with over 4000 young people across Scotland who told us their priorities - our new national campaigns are: 1⃣ Increase mental health training and education 2⃣ Invest in and protect youth work services 3⃣ End gender-based violence 🔗 bit.ly/SYPNewCampaigns
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The @SYPBoard is in @ScotParl today, we’ll be at the @OfficialSYP exhibition today and listening in on what is sure to be a historic #FMQs!
Marcus and Beau smiling for a selfie

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Olivia smiling for a photo

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‼️Calling all MSYPs A reminder to sign up for board Q&A tomorrow evening. You can find the sign up via the link in SYP News. @OfficialSYP
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🏅 Today, SYP was named 2024 @DundeeUni Voluntary Organisation of the Year by @UoDCareers and @DVVAscot! 👏 @SYPBoard Chair @MollieMSYP was also recognised with a Dundee Plus Award at the ceremony 🔎 The awards showcase and promote the value of volunteering roles to students
From left to right, Fatima Ishaq, Dundee Volunteer & Voluntary Action, Youth Volunteering Development Worker, Mollie McGoran MSYP, SYP Board Chair and Marcus Flucker MSYP, SYP Board Member. Mollie is holding a glass award and Marcus is holding a paper award in a frame.

ALT From left to right, Fatima Ishaq, Dundee Volunteer & Voluntary Action, Youth Volunteering Development Worker, Mollie McGoran MSYP, SYP Board Chair and Marcus Flucker MSYP, SYP Board Member. Mollie is holding a glass award and Marcus is holding a paper award in a frame.

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The @OfficialSYP Board is on the hunt for up to 4 External Advisors to shape its strategic vision & governance. Want to help champion Scotland's youth? They're seeking expertise in areas like accountancy, HR, fundraising & govt engagement! syp.org.uk/vacancy/external-…
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🎂 @YouthLinkScot turns 21 today! 🗣️ You can see current and former @SYPBoard Chairs below speaking at tonight’s event showcasing the impact of youth work - @MollieMSYP, @SophieReid24 and @JohnLoughton ❤️ Thank you for all you do for youth work and Scotland’s young people!
YouthLink Scotland@YouthLinkScot28 Nov 2023
Together, we champion high-quality youth work, ensuring every young person in Scotland has access to life-changing opportunities. Here's to two decades of making a difference & to the ongoing commitment to empower & uplift the voices of Scotland's youth! 🙌 #YouthWorkChangesLives
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🗓️ Today is #WorldChildrensDay! 🗣️ SYP is backing @Together_SACR's #RightsOnTrack campaign to ensure all children and young people across Scotland have their #UNCRCScotland rights respected and upheld by duty bearers
Together 🧡@together_sacr20 Nov 2023
🎉It's #WorldChildrensDay & we're delighted to announce the launch of our #RightsOnTrack campaign! 🚂Join us to help keep children’s rights on the right track - so ALL children & young people in🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 experience ALL of their rights, ALL of the time 🔗 togetherscotland.org.uk/news…
'Together has launched a new campaign to get children's #RightsOnTrack to celebrate World Children's Day!' there is four unusual shapes in the background with a train track. Together logo and #WorldChildrensDay

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Please see below update from our partners at @YoungScot which has important information regarding the voting.young.scot platform used in @OfficialSYP elections.
Young Scot@YoungScot14 Nov 2023
Statement from @YoungScot regarding this year's Scottish Youth Parliament @OfficialSYP elections and an issue with votes made on our voting.young.scot website. Read more 👇 youngscot.net/news-database/…
Statement from @YoungScot regarding this year's Scottish Youth Parliament @OfficialSYP elections and an issue with votes made on our voting.young.scot website.

ALT Statement from @YoungScot regarding this year's Scottish Youth Parliament @OfficialSYP elections and an issue with votes made on our voting.young.scot website.

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🗨️ @SYPBoard Communications Trustee @EmmaPrach:
Graphic with a dark blue background. Text below reads: 'Being on charity boards has not only helped me grow and thrive but it’s also given me a chance to be part of organisations making positive change. It’s important to have young people on boards because we often bring unique insight and perspective! Ensuring your board is accessible to us is vital in creating a board with a diverse range of expertise and experience. Emma Prach MSYP. SYP Board Member'. Image of Emma below.

ALT Graphic with a dark blue background. Text below reads: 'Being on charity boards has not only helped me grow and thrive but it’s also given me a chance to be part of organisations making positive change. It’s important to have young people on boards because we often bring unique insight and perspective! Ensuring your board is accessible to us is vital in creating a board with a diverse range of expertise and experience. Emma Prach MSYP. SYP Board Member'. Image of Emma below.

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🗨️ @SYPBoard Chair @MollieMSYP:
Graphic with a dark blue background. Text below reads: 'Being a trustee has been a life changing experience. I’ve developed my interpersonal skills and self-confidence and gained experience in finance, HR and charity law. It’s also helped me define and improve on my areas of expertise and be able to articulate these to others. Mollie McGoran MSYP. SYP Board Chair'. Image of Mollie below.

ALT Graphic with a dark blue background. Text below reads: 'Being a trustee has been a life changing experience. I’ve developed my interpersonal skills and self-confidence and gained experience in finance, HR and charity law. It’s also helped me define and improve on my areas of expertise and be able to articulate these to others. Mollie McGoran MSYP. SYP Board Chair'. Image of Mollie below.

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📋 This week is #TrusteesWeek! 🗣️ At SYP, we have a unique youth-led structure where all of our @SYPBoard Members are young people and are elected by their fellow MSYPs ⬇️ Find out what some of our trustees have to say about their roles below:
Graphic with a dark blue background. Trustees Week logo at the top. Text below reads: '6-10 November 2023. Many voices. Working together. With purpose.'

ALT Graphic with a dark blue background. Trustees Week logo at the top. Text below reads: '6-10 November 2023. Many voices. Working together. With purpose.'

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🗨️ As we approach the end of #BlackHistoryMonth - and continuing with the theme of #SalutingOurSisters - here's @SYPBoard Member @CrisantosMSYP discussing one Black woman who inspires him! #BHM2023
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