WELCOME TO COLUMBA 1400
Inspiring Young People, Creating Sustainable Change
Start here. Then you can go anywhere.
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.
LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES
What we do
BEAUTIFUL FOOD IN A BEAUTIFUL PLACE
Welcome to our cafe
From delicious cakes and coffee to a substantial lunch, our café in Staffin has something for everyone. Best of all, every single penny is invested back into our work – so every delicious bite directly helps a young person discover their potential.
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.
REAL RESULTS
The outcomes
After taking part in a Young People’s Leadership Academy:
Increased their confidence
Increased their resilience
Increased their self-esteem
Improved their leadership skills
Embraced a leadership role in their school or community
According to an independent evaluation by McKinlay Consulting, 2022
“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
IMAGES FROM OUR
Leadership academies
