In response to the interim findings of the Milburn Review, we said: “The findings of Alan Milburn’s interim report reveal a stark imbalance at the heart of the system: for every £1 spent on employment support for young people, £25 is spent on keeping those same young people on benefits. At ERSA, we know that…

This interactive map shows employment support provision across the country as of March 2026. It will be updated regularly by ERSA. If you would like a programme delivered by your organisation to be included, please email policy@ersa.org.uk to receive a link to the survey. 

As we approach the Holyrood election in May 2026, ERSA has published our manifesto: Employability in Scotland: A manifesto for 2026 and beyond. The manifesto has been developed by ERSA members in Scotland and outlines plans to help the Scottish government achieve its ambitions around reducing child poverty, delivering Fair Work and supporting the transition to net-zero. ERSA Scotland members have decades of experience of delivery in Scotland, beginning with the Youth…