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.

Sustainable Change: Our belief is that how we feel (underpinned by values, beliefs and attitudes) impacts on what we do (behaviours) and what we go on to achieve (performance and outcomes). When our values-based leadership experiences are delivered at sufficient scale they can catalyse wider systemic change and transformation. We call this the Columba 1400 journey of sustainable change.

Our Values: Our six Columba 1400 values of Awareness, Focus, Creativity, Integrity, Perseverance and Service are core to our approach. They have 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.” Our values are at the heart of everything we do, providing a framework for participants to explore, understand and develop their own core values or ‘north star’.

Our Founding Principles of warmth of welcome, warmth of hospitality, and the warmth of being on a shared journey come from the early Columban Celtic Christian emphasis on warmth, and guide everything we do. We believe in creating a welcoming and supportive environment where every individual feels embraced and encouraged to discover their full potential.