For anyone who works with children
Gambling & Gaming – are you being played?
“Parents and carers feel stuck in a vulnerable position, wanting to safeguard their children from potential harm when they spend in digital games, while tolerating their access to gaming because of the social benefits.” Between Gaming and Gambling – ESRC Report We often have a perceived idea of gambling. What it means, what…
Read MoreYouth Fund Showcase: ‘Chasing the dream’ short film
Check out the latest Youth Fund project developed by Irvine Media Club, a group of young people in North Ayrshire. Irvine Media Club is a group of young filmmakers run by Ayrshire Film Company. We delivered sessions with their practitioners, as well as working with the young people who developed the film. Their ‘Chasing the…
Read MoreMeet our newest trustee – Gillian McNeil
Please join us in welcoming our newest board member, Gillian McNeil who joined us in August last year. Gillian has a degree in English and History, as well as post graduate degree in Primary Education, and a master degree in Educational Leadership which includes Scotland’s Qualification for Headship (she is also toying with the idea…
Read MoreNew podcast alert! Steph Shilton’s story
Our next podcast has just dropped and we were incredibly fortunate to have had the lovely Steph Shilton come speak to us. Steph is married to Peter Shilton, the most capped English footballer of all time, and spoke to her experiences as an affected other of her husband’s gambling. Hear a story of love and…
Read More2023 Scottish Gambling Education Conference report now available
We are delighted to share the report from the 2023 Scottish Gambling Education Conference. This year’s theme was ‘Engaging Community Voices.’ We hosted the event at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on Thurs 16 November 2023. We would like to extend sincere thanks to all of you who contributed to making the day such a success…
Read MorePodcast launch: Let’s hae a blether aboot gambling harms in Scotland
We are thrilled to share that the first episode of our podcast on gambling harms in Scotland is now live! Each episode will focus on the story of someone with lived experience of harm from gambling. By exploring each story, we will also get into the connections between gambling and other activities, experiences, or life…
Read MoreDetails from the Scottish Gambling Education Network meeting on 31 Aug
Our third network webinar of 2023 was on 31 August, and focused on ‘Gambling and Crime.’ Tickets for the event sold out, and discussion among speakers and attendees was engaged and thought-provoking. Speakers shared their lived experiences of gambling leading to crime, lack of support in the criminal justice system, and going on to support others.…
Read MoreNew survey for young people in Scotland – Share your views on gambling, gaming, and cryptocurrency
Are you aged 11-25 and living in Scotland? If so, we want to hear what you think about gambling, cryptocurrency, and the connections between gambling and gaming like loot boxes. We also want to know what you think should be done to support young people and prevent harm from gambling and related technologies. We’ve teamed…
Read MoreInclusive practice: Introducing our partnership with LGBT Youth Scotland
In this post, Allie (CEO) and Christina (Project Development Officer) describe our partnership with LGBT Youth Scotland (LGBTYS) and our work towards earning the LGBTYS charter mark. At Fast Forward we are passionate about making the work we do inclusive. That’s why we are partnering with LGBT Youth Scotland to ensure we are as welcoming…
Read MoreDetails from the Scottish Gambling Education Network meeting on 25 May
Our second network webinar of 2023 was on 25 May, and focused on ‘Gambling and Mental Health.’ Speakers highlighted research around the impact of gambling on mental health on both people experiencing harm from their own gambling and those close to them. Speakers also shared the lived experience of difficulties accessing mental health support services…
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