WELCOME TO COLUMBA 1400

Inspiring Young People, Creating Sustainable Change

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Columba 1400 is a charity and social enterprise based in Scotland.

We enable young people, especially those from tough realities, and the key adults in their life, to lead lives of purpose, meaning and contribution.

Our vision is that every young person and the key adults in their life share a common experience and understanding of values-based leadership which enables them to make real lasting change in their own lives and in their communities.

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REAL RESULTS

The outcomes

After taking part in a Young People’s Leadership Academy:

93%

Increased their confidence

89%

Increased their resilience

85%

Increased their self-esteem

89%

Improved their leadership skills

85%

Embraced a leadership role in their school or community

According to an independent evaluation by McKinlay Consulting, 2022

THE HEART OF OUR WORK

Our core values

Our six Columban values define our work and our approach. They’ve been described as “the essential qualities that others need to see in a leader during the critical moments that can make or break a community.” They’ve been the heart of every single thing we’ve done since June 2000.

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“I will be eternally grateful for this opportunity to invest in our young people who will undoubtedly go on to be the leaders of a brighter, better future.”

HEAD TEACHER

“Columba 1400 will change your life and your outlook on life in the best way and it will open up so many doors for you.” 

YOUNG PERSON