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Peer Power: Liberton S3’s lead the way on vaping awareness

We recently had the pleasure of supporting an inspiring project led by a group of S3 pupils from ...

Playing to win with SPFL Trust’s Off the Bench Programme 

 The Going Forward team are delighted to have rekindled our long-term partnership relationship with the SPFL Trust’s Off ...

Youth Work (Scotland) Bill – April update

Over the last few months we have been helping raise awareness of the proposed Youth Work (Scotland) Bill, ...

“Pushing Your Luck” with The Rock Trust & Tinderbox Collective

About the Project The project was created in collaboration with the young people/game designers from Rock Trust with ...

No Smoking Day 2025, and times are changing, just like Big Tobacco products

No Smoking Day 2025 - or should it be No Nicotine/Tobacco Day? Ever since Fast Forward was established ...

Roma community toolkit launched!

We are delighted to publish our Roma toolkit, coproduced with women from within the community, to help anyone ...

The Love Lottery: How dating apps use gambling mechanics to keep you playing

Valentine's Day is almost upon us, and while it’s a time for romance for many, others are finding ...

Gambling strain on cash and relationships for young gamers

Survey reveals impact of high-cost video game purchases A survey by Young Scot and Fast Forward has revealed ...

“Know yourself, grow yourself.” Children’s mental health week 2025

Children’s Mental Health Week 2025 is taking place now, from the 3rd-9th of February, marking the 10th anniversary ...