We enable young people, especially those from tough realities, and the key adults in their life, to lead lives of purpose, meaning and contribution.
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After careful consideration, we’ve decided to leave X as it no longer aligns with our values. We are moving to Bluesky instead – we’d love to stay connected and hope to see you there. You can find us at columba1400.bsky.social
Five young people from @LevenmouthAc grew in confidence, leadership & purpose through a Columba 1400 Young People’s Leadership Academy, then took those values into action in local schools in Zimbabwe.
Read their story:
columba1400.com/portfolio-it…
#ValuesBasedLeadership #25stories
Columba 1400 welcomes the passing of the Schools Outdoor Education Scotland Bill @ScotParl & @scotgov
Guaranteed access to residential outdoor education aligns with our core purpose & builds confidence, resilience & leadership for life.
Thanks to all who made this happen 🙏🏼
Enhancements to the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill made by @ScotGov, working with Liz Smith and MSPs across @ScotParl, will "help ensure that no child is left behind" - Children’s Minister @NatalieDon_
The Minister welcomed MSPs' vote to pass the Bill.
ALT Children's Minister Natalie Don-Innes said: "This bill creates a framework for the future provision of residential outdoor education that is deliverable. "Crucially, it now supports equitable and accessible provision, for children with additional support needs (ASN) or whose families could not afford the costs."
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Enhancements to the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill made by @ScotGov, working with Liz Smith and MSPs across @ScotParl, will "help ensure that no child is left behind" - Children’s Minister @NatalieDon_
The Minister welcomed MSPs' vote to pass the Bill.
ALT Children's Minister Natalie Don-Innes said: "This bill creates a framework for the future provision of residential outdoor education that is deliverable. "Crucially, it now supports equitable and accessible provision, for children with additional support needs (ASN) or whose families could not afford the costs."
As we approach the festive period, thank you to everyone who has been alongside us this year & over the past 25 years.
We remain hopeful – because of the young people, key adults & communities we meet & all who support this work.
Wishing you a peaceful & inspired New Year ✨
Today's your last chance to nominate Columba 1400 to win £1000 from @benefactgroup's Movement for Good Awards!
If we've inspired you, please take a moment to nominate us here: ow.ly/aBpG50XBbgw 🙏🏼
Our 2026 Young People’s Leadership Academies (YPLAs) are now open for booking.
Curious about what a YPLA could mean for your school or community?
Explore our new flipbook to learn more: ow.ly/sViY50XBNC3
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For 25 years, we’ve been alongside young people and key adults through moments of real change.
This year, we’re sharing 25 stories that capture the impact of our academies.
Read our stories here: columba1400.com/case-studies…
Have you heard about Columba 1400 but you're not quite sure what we do?
Our new flipbook is a simple introduction to who we are, what we do & how our values-based approach to leadership transforms lives across Scotland.
Take a look & get to know us 😊heyzine.com/flip-book/ef09ae…
In Dundee, a group of parents and carers who came together to support their children, ended up helping to transform their whole community.
Working with @WM2U_ and Columba 1400, they’ve grown in confidence and found their voice.
Read their story 👇
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There’s still time to help Columba 1400 receive a £1,000 Christmas donation🎄
Nominate us in The Benefact Group’s 12 Days of Giving – it only takes a minute and every nomination counts 👉 ow.ly/u5wQ50XBbgx
Thank you for your support 💙
#MovementForGood
We’re so excited to be alongside @HyndlandSec after S1 pupil Parvathy Othagatt won @THunterF’s “If I Ruled Scotland” competition!
As part of her prize, the school will take part in a Columba 1400 YPLA.
Read more here: columba1400.com/if-i-ruled-s…
#YoungPeople #Leadership
⭐Our 2026 Calendar for Young People’s Leadership Academies is open ⭐
At Columba 1400, we focus on quality, impact and partnership to help young people and key adults create lasting change.
Find out more: columba1400.com/portfolio-it…
#valuesbasedleadership #youngpeople #scotland
#WhatDoYouStandFor
We stand for the potential of young people & leadership rooted in values.
These young people from the DISC Youth Group in Dundee used their leadership to create a place where others feel safe & welcomed.
Read their story: columba1400.com/portfolio-it…
#IWillWeek
Huge congratulations to @DundeeCouncil & @WM2U_ on winning the COSLA Strengthening Communities & Local Democracy Award👏
We’re proud to support this work through our approach to values-based leadership – helping local families & young people lead change in their own communities.
👏 Amazing work by @DundeeCouncil and What Matters to You, winners of our award for Strengthening Communities and Local Democracy!
Their Family Empowerment project is helping families thrive.
Huge congratulations to the Clackmannanshire Family Wellbeing Partnership (FWP) on winning the COSLA Chairperson’s Award! 👏
We’re proud to play a part in this brilliant work supporting families and communities across Clacks. 💙
#Community #Clackmannanshire #values #leadership
🏆 Last but by no means least…congratulations to @ClacksCouncil, winners of the COSLA Chairperson’s Award!
Their Family Wellbeing Partnership – Place Based Whole Family Support is transforming lives with holistic, family-centred support. 👏
We’re delighted to celebrate Parvathy Othagatt, an S1 pupil from @HyndlandSec, who won The Hunter Foundation’s #IfIRuledScotland competition! 👏 Her inspiring ideas earned her school a £5,000 prize & a @Columba1400 Young People’s Leadership Academy #Leadership #YoungPeople
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It’s #AntiBullyingWeek in Scotland. The theme – #PowerofOne – reminds us how one act of kindness or inclusion can change someone’s day.
At Columba 1400 we see leadership as something that starts with each of us and that we each have the power to make a difference.
It’s #AntiBullyingWeek 2025, and Scotland’s theme this year is #PowerOfOne.
There are loads of resources available for schools at respectme.org.uk/campaigns
Let’s give children the tools to find their voice, use their words, own their power!
This #CareExperiencedWeek, we’re celebrating young people in Falkirk who joined our Young People’s Leadership Academy – finding their voices, growing as care ambassadors & shaping change in their schools.
👉 Read their story: columba1400.com/portfolio-it…
Wishing everyone celebrating Diwali a day filled with light, warmth and laughter.
Here’s to new beginnings, brighter days ahead and time spent with the people who matter most.
#Diwali #FestivalOfLights #Columba1400
