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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Closing 5th October, don't miss out apply now to the Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund. Find out more: inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/apply-t...

A changing places toilet with adult changing bench and ceiling track hoist. Overlaid text reads: closing 5th October, don't miss out apply now to the Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund.

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

On #ScottishEmployabilityDay, we're sharing the latest impact of Our Future Now Fund. Since 2019, almost 30,000 young people have been supported to build confidence, develop skills and move towards positive futures. Learn more here 👇 inspiringscotland.org.uk/news/a-perfe...

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A perfect storm: why employability support matters more than ever – Inspiring Scotland

Our Future Now's latest impact report highlights a growing challenge for Scotland's young people, as rising support needs collide with an increasingly difficult

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Join us on 24 September for a webinar exploring insights from our new report, Improving Life Chances: Investing in Scotland's babies, children and young people. 24 September | 2pm to 3pm Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9a1873...

Three smiling children play a parachute game. Text reads: Improving Life Chances webinar with Inspiring Scotland, 24th September 2-3pm

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Do you have an idea that could restore nature in your area? 🌱 The Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund is open on a rolling basis and supports grassroots community organisations across Scotland to develop ambitious ecosystem restoration projects. Learn more: inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/neighbo...

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Join Inspiring Scotland on Thursday 1 October for our Babies in Scotland 2026 webinar, marking the third anniversary of the publication of the Voice of the Infant: Best Practice Guidelines and Infant Pledge. Pre-register: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The #ChangingPlacesToilets Scotland Fund is now open for applications. Supporting organisations to create accessible facilities so more people with complex disabilities can participate in community life with dignity and confidence. Find out more here👇 inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/changin...

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We're proud to contribute to SCVO's new Fair Funding resource, which brings together evidence and experiences from across the sector to strengthen the case for a funding system that is fair, flexible and sustainable. Find out more here 👇 scvo.scot/policy/fair-...

A woman is holding up a baby and smiling at them. Text reads: "SCVO’s Fair Funding work closely aligns with our own long standing calls for stability, trust, and fairness. Together, we make a clear case that fair multi-year funding is not merely good practice but essential to the future resilience and effectiveness of Scotland’s voluntary sector. Celia Tennant, Chief Executive Inspiring Scotland.

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

A mentoring match through our Specialist Volunteer Network grew into a five-year partnership that built confidence, strengthened leadership and created lasting impact across Scotland's charity sector. Read Maureen and Clare's inspiring story 👇 inspiringscotland.org.uk/news/the-pow...

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The Power of a Good Match: Maureen and Clare’s Mentoring Journey – Inspiring Scotland

At Inspiring Scotland, the strength of our Specialist Volunteer Network (SVN) lies not just in the expertise volunteers bring, but in the relationships they bui

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

As we mark the 20th anniversary of Changing Places Awareness Day, we're delighted to see one of the first projects supported through the Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund nearing completion and preparing to welcome visitors soon. #CPAD2026 #Inclusion @pamis-scotland.bsky.social

Photo of flamingo's paddling in the pond at the Bird garden. Text reads: Projects opening soon! The Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund has funded new facilities across Scotland, including Bird Gardens Scotland in Lauder.

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Community-led action is driving nature restoration in Scotland 🌿 Our Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund (NEF) has invested nearly £400k in 35 projects — helping turn early ideas into investment-ready initiatives. Learn more: inspiringscotland.org.uk/news/helping...

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

1 in 5 women experience a perinatal mental health illness, such as anxiety or depression. It can affect anyone, at any stage of pregnancy or early parenthood, and accessing the right support can be life‑changing. Explore our directory of PIMH services: inspiringscotland.org.uk/perinatal-me...

A clean, minimal graphic from the Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Fund features line illustrations of caregivers holding babies on the left and right sides. At the top centre, a teal icon with an exclamation mark accompanies a highlighted message reading: “Did you know that 1 in 5 women experience poor mental health after having a baby?” Below, a large heading reads “Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Third Sector Service Directory,” followed by a search bar icon. Supporting text explains that over 100 third sector services across Scotland offer support for women, babies, and families during the perinatal period. The design uses soft colours, including teal, purple, and grey.

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Nominations now open for the Tenacious Campaigner Awards🏆 Our philanthropic partner Changing Ideas are supporting campaigners to be more effective and impactful. Winners receive £20k funding and development support. Nominations close 15 May. Find out more: www.tenaciousawards.org/about-the-ca...

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

We're hiring a Communications Assistant! You will work with colleagues across the organisation and policy areas to deliver purposeful, creative, and engaging communications materials. - Office-based - £26k pa, 35 hpw - Deadline: 5 May 12pm Apply here: inspiringscotland.org.uk/about/vacanc...

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Vacancies – Inspiring Scotland

Our aim is to create a happy and healthy workforce. Vacancies Communications Assistant Core Team We are looking for a Communications Assistant to support the sm

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Young people tell us that poverty, mental health, trauma, disrupted education, caring responsibilities, disability, or instability at home are some of the main reasons. Our evidence on what works to help young people move into education, training and work 👇 inspiringscotland.org.uk/breaking-bar...

Graphic with purple background and bold text: "Youth unemployment statistics alone don’t paint the full picture. The reasons for young people not being in education, employment or training are complex, interlinked, and often rooted in disadvantage." Below are two quotes: "“I didn't know what career pathways were out there and wasn't sure which options would be suitable due to my disability.” “My mental health was rubbish, and I feel like I didn’t get supported well from the staff at school.”

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

We support the @parentinfantfdn.bsky.social and partners’ Manifesto for Babies in Scotland which was recently published and makes strong recommendations on what Scotland’s youngest children need, and what must change to support them. Read more in our blog: inspiringscotland.org.uk/supporting-t...

Quote text by Kaylie Allen, Director of Funds at Inspiring Scotland: "“The manifesto reflects what we’ve heard and seen through the Perinatal and Infant Mental Health (PIMH) Fund, which Inspiring Scotland has managed for the Scottish Government since 2020. Third sector organisations delivering perinatal and infant mental health support are making a remarkable difference every day—reducing parental isolation, strengthening early relationships, and helping families with increasingly complex needs—but they’re also under real pressure."

Quote text continues: “Our report, Under Pressure but Full of Potential, shows that organisations are experiencing rising referrals, often involving moderate to severe mental health concerns, and growing waiting lists for community support. Demand is increasing faster than resources, and services are filling the gaps left by overstretched statutory provision. These charities are essential, but many operate in a fragile funding landscape that doesn’t match the scale or seriousness of what families are facing.

Quote text continues: “We strongly support the manifesto’s recommendation for greater investment in integrated, whole-family support. The third sector is uniquely placed to provide it—they’re trusted, embedded in communities, and able to build the kind of relationships that help parents and babies thrive. But they need sustainable investment to keep doing what works.”

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

We're hiring! Communications and Impact Officer – Intandem Play a pivotal role in the Intandem team in the years ahead, shaping our communications, coordinating events, and supporting fund management. 35 hpw, £28k – £34k pa Deadline: 9 March 2026 Apply 👇 inspiringscotland.org.uk/who-we-are/t...

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We are recruiting! Join Inspiring Scotland's team!

Inspiring Scotland is recruiting for new members of staff to join the team.

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

We're hiring! Campaigning for Social Justice - Fund Manager Manage a portfolio of funded organisations working towards social justice reform in Scotland. 21 hpw, home-based, £44k – £48k pa. Deadline for applications: 16 Feb 2026 Apply👉 inspiringscotland.org.uk/who-we-are/t...

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We are recruiting! Join Inspiring Scotland's team!

Inspiring Scotland is recruiting for new members of staff to join the team.

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

We're hiring! Participation and Engagement Lead – Intandem Shape our work over the next 5 years & drive meaningful improvements in support for young people growing up in kinship care and their kinship carers. 35hpw, home-based, £32k – £38k pa inspiringscotland.org.uk/who-we-are/t...

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We are recruiting! Join Inspiring Scotland's team!

Inspiring Scotland is recruiting for new members of staff to join the team.

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

We partnered with Morgan Stanley’s Glasgow Women in Tech (WiT) to bring tech experts from the financial sector and charities together to share knowledge, solve real challenges, and build lasting capacity. Read all about it in our latest blog: inspiringscotland.org.uk/harnessing-t...

Graphic with title Harnessing Tech for Good: The Power of Cross-Sector Mentoring. Specialist Volunteer Network. Quote by participants Ewelina: “The programme helped me develop greater clarity in my role, build stronger decision-making skills, and gain confidence in areas where I previously felt uncertain. It has encouraged me to think more strategically, set clearer goals, and follow through with more discipline.”

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

The Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Fund works with 16 organisations who provide crucial support services for parents, carers, infants and families who are experiencing mental health difficulties during the perinatal period. Latest 6-monthly report: inspiringscotland.org.uk/publication/...

Graphic with big bold text on a gradient teal background: Quote reads “I am finally enjoying motherhood.” Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Fund update. Key highlights, outcomes and challenges, April - September 2025

Over 3,500 individuals were supported in the six month period to September 2025. An increase of 20% on the previous reporting period. Photos of baby playing with drums surrounded by two adults, and a mum giving a massage to her baby.

This vital work is delivered by 127 members of staff in the 16 funded organisations. They are supported by 319 volunteers who have given over 7,000 hours of their time. Photo of seven mums attending a group with their babies, sitting in a circle giving them a massage

Providing support for all family members - bar chart showing that during the reporting period, the fund supported 1568 mums, 1442 infants, 448 dads, and 68 others.

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Our Specialist Volunteer Network connects experienced individuals with charities that need specialist support to strengthen their work and create lasting impact. More on how it works: inspiringscotland.org.uk/start-your-y...

Graphic with bold title text reads "Start your year with purpose: Join the Specialist Volunteer Network" on a light green background. Below are two photos, one of two people working together on laptops and another of someone presenting to a group of people in a conference room. Lastly, there is a quote by Malcolm Dickson, Specialist Volunteer: “Working for these charities has been genuinely inspiring. The dedication of the teams and the scope of what they deliver is incredible. As well as sharing some of my knowledge and time, I have learned a lot from the teams themselves. These charities are serious businesses with excellent management so the opportunities for a mutually beneficial relationship are plentiful.”

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

📢 We're hiring! Performance and Impact Advisor, Delivering Equally Safe Fund - Home-based with expectation of some travel - 35 hours pw. We are happy to discuss flexible working. - £28,000 – £34,000 pa - Deadline for applications: 26 January inspiringscotland.org.uk/who-we-are/t...

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We are recruiting! Join Inspiring Scotland's team!

Inspiring Scotland is recruiting for new members of staff to join the team.

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Funding approved for specially equipped toilets, improving access and inclusion for disabled people ♿🎉 People with profound disabilities and complex needs will have greater freedom and independence with the development of 59 new Changing Places Toilets across Scotland.

Quote box with teal background and big orange quotation marks around it, by Celia Tennant, Chief Executive at Inspiring Scotland:
“We were delighted by the strong response to the Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund, which shows the urgent need for more accessible facilities across Scotland. Inspiring Scotland is proud to manage this fund on behalf of the Scottish Government, and to work alongside expert partners like PAMIS (Promoting A More Inclusive Society) to ensure the funding delivers maximum impact. Access to toilets is a basic human right, and these projects will make a real difference to people who require additional support, and their families.”

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Today marks the final day of #16DaysOfActivism against gender-based violence. Read more about our work in this area and the services we support through the Delivering Equally Safe Fund: inspiringscotland.org.uk/our-work-to-...

A group of people, mostly women, standing in front of a church in evening light. They are holding placards with slogans such as "no more gender-based violence" and "take a stand". Around them are more posters relating to #16Days placed in the ground. Trees around them are illuminated with Christmas lights.

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we want to highlight the incredible work being done across the funding programmes we manage and deliver, to advance equality and promote disabled people’s rights, dignity, and wellbeing. #IDPWD2025 inspiringscotland.org.uk/news/working...

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Working together for disabled people's rights and wellbeing - Inspiring Scotland

Across Scotland, people and organisations are working hard every day to improve the lives of disabled people – widening access to essential facilities and services, improving support with social care ...

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

This #GivingTuesday our Chief Executive, Celia Tennant, shares her thoughts on why philanthropy matters now more than ever, how it can transform lives and communities, and why Scotland has an opportunity to lead with bold, collaborative generosity. Read: inspiringscotland.org.uk/philanthropy...

Graphic with bold text: Scotland can re-imagine philanthropy as an investment in our shared future. - Celia Tennant, Chief Executive, Inspiring Scotland. Blog now live on our website. The right side of the graphic has a photograph of Celia Tennant leaning on a teal background.

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

In 2024/25, we worked alongside charities and funders to strengthen resilience and unlock new opportunities for impact. Read all about it in our newly published Annual Report: inspiringscotland.org.uk/news/annual-...

Photograph of a young boy outside, smiling into the camera, with an early years staff member reaching out for him from the side. Text reads Annual Report at a glance, with an arrow pointing to the right.

Graphic with big textboxes reads: Our impact in 2024/25: £47.5m of funding managed, 16 funding programmes, 333 organisations supported, 190,823 people supported.

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Marketing for Non-Profits and Charities – free workshop Are you ready to elevate your organisation’s impact, amplify your message, and diversify your revenue streams? 📅 25 November, 2pm - 5pm 📍 CMS Glasgow, 1 West Regent Street, G2 1AP Book your spot today: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/svn-worksh...

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SVN Workshop | Marketing for Non-Profits and Charities

Are you ready to elevate your organisation’s impact, amplify your message, and diversify your revenue streams?

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Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @smkcampaigners.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

The SMK Annual Campaigner and Changemaker Survey provides insight and evidence to improve your practice and support your work. Take the survey by 3rd December. forms.office.com/e/M2L9N2HUyZ #SMKCampaignerSurvey

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

It's great to see the Bright Start Breakfasts funding in action across Scottish breakfast clubs, offering a combination of nourishment, play, and support to over 20,000 children and their families! 🍎🤸🏽👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Graphic titled Breakfast club investment across Scotland, showing map of Scotland with shaded areas going from light to dark brown. There's a list of all Local Authority areas with the amount of organisations invested in to deliver new and expanded breakfast clubs in each. Among the darkest shaded LA areas with the most investment are Dumfries and Galloway, Falkirk, Glasgow, Fife, and West Dunbartonshire.

Photo of children having breakfast at school and a Quote: “The Bright Start Breakfasts funding has made a real difference for our children and families. By ensuring pupils begin their day well-nourished and ready to learn, we have seen improved attendance, greater engagement in lessons, and a positive impact on attainment. Just as importantly, it has strengthened the nurturing ethos at Neilston Primary, helping us create a welcoming and supportive environment where every child can thrive.” – Gerard Curley, Head Teacher, Neilston Primary School

Photo of children having breakfast at school and a Quote: “The expansion of breakfast club services is an integral part of our mission to eradicate child poverty. Breakfast clubs are community staples and provide a g for less than a year, and we are still finding our feet with it, but are in no doubt that it is a much needed and welcomed club. We're extremely grateful.” – Orla Bell, Treasurer, Cornton Out of School Care, Stirling

Quote by Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville: “The expansion of breakfast club services is an integral part of our mission to eradicate child poverty. Breakfast clubs are community staples and provide a warm, friendly place for children to start their day in the best possible way, while supporting parents to work or study.
Alongside our free school meals programme, which is providing nutritious meals to more than 230,000 primary school pupils, we are ensuring that children, regardless of circumstances beyond their control, are afforded the opportunities they deserve.
While we know that a good breakfast can improve school attendance, learning and health, these clubs also help to address food insecurity for families. That’s why we are putting more money in people’s pockets by delivering real savings and this is, in turn, is helping to build a fairer Scotland.”

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Today is #NationalMentoringDay – an opportunity to recognise the difference that a caring and consistent adult can make to a young person’s life. 👇 Every quote comes from someone who’s seen the impact of intandem mentoring, our programme for children and young people experiencing the care system.

Graphic reads: “I went to the library with (my mentor) and read my first big book. I now love reading books and am really good in English class now as well.” Quote by Young person

Graphic reads:“He thrives with his mentor and it’s his favourite day of the week.” Quote by Brother and carer of young person

Graphic reads: “Having a mentor has made a huge difference. She has more confidence and is willing to try new things.” Quote by Parent of young person

Graphic reads: “Mentoring has shown me how small acts of kindness, giving my time and being consistent can make a huge difference in someone else's life.” Quote by Mentor

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund - Applications now closed! Thank you to everyone who applied to the Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund, which will extend provision of these facilities across Scotland’s communities. Decisions will be announced in early December.

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

🚨 Call for Campaign Ideas We're inviting applications to support early-stage campaigning projects that tackle social injustice across Scotland. - £3,000–£10,000 - 12 months - Deadline: 21 Nov 2025 Find out more: inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/ideas-f...

Graphic announcing: Call for Campaign Ideas - Small Grants Available. Application deadline: 21 November 2025. There are logos of Inspiring Scotland, Changing Ideas, and Ideas for Change, and three photographs - a crowd at a protest, a person giving a speech at a conference, and a group of people working together at a table.

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

AI is increasingly being explored across the third sector, but its successful adoption depends on keeping people at the heart of the process. In this blog we share reflections and resources from recent Inspiring Change with AI workshops: inspiringscotland.org.uk/ethical-lead...

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Ethical Leadership in AI for the Third Sector: Insights from Inspiring Change with AI pilot programme - Inspiring Scotland

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being explored across the third sector, but its successful adoption depends on keeping people at the heart of the process. In this blog, we hear from Andre...

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Let’s act now to reduce online harm. We’ve created a Call to Action outlining practical steps we need to take to build a safer digital future for our children and young people. 📢 Add your voice as an individual or organisation: survey.alchemer.com/s3/8478436/S...

Graphic on purple and grey background, with an icon of an online form, reads: Our children and young people are suffering as a result of online harm. We need to act now. Call to Action on Reducing Online Harm. Commit to our statement if you agree we need to create a safer digital future for our children and young people.

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scldnews.bsky.social @scldnews.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

A wonderful celebratory graduation for the latest Our Future Leaders cohort at the Hibs Social Club. Ten weeks of learning about leadership, celebrating with friends and family. A massive achievement by all the graduates, with support from Inspiring Scotland, The Action Group and SCLD.

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Soft Skills Are the Hard Currency of Youth Employment Our Future Now, our 10 year youth employability fund, isn't just about CVs and job applications. It's about investing in the “soft stuff” - and that’s precisely what makes it powerful. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #challengepovertyweek

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

2 weeks left to apply for the Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund to cover project and development costs, open to non-profits & small businesses. Find out more, watch our info session, look through updated FAQs on our website 👇 inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/changin...

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

This #ScotClimateWeek, we’re spotlighting community-led action for nature recovery across Scotland 💚🌱 Read about some of the projects funded through the Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund (NEF) - a multi-funder initiative developed by Inspiring Scotland to support community-led ecosystem restoration.

Kilsture Forest Community Group received £13,350 to develop an interactive map documenting forest conditions, habitats, and key species through citizen science.
They hired an environmental project manager and collaborated with experts to deliver four key strands: the successful ‘Kilsture1000 Challenge’ which recorded 470 new species and rare finds; a wetlands survey with Galloway Fisheries Trust revealing reversed water flow and restoration potential; a woodland condition assessment by trained volunteers; and the creation of an interactive map by South West Scotland Environmental Information Centre.
Looking ahead, they are planning a full wetland restoration feasibility study, expanded species monitoring, and ongoing seasonal woodland assessments to support long-term ecological monitoring.

PLUS Perth and Kinross received £12,633 to transform a neglected area in Perth city centre into a vibrant green space that supports biodiversity and community engagement.
The project developed a community-led biodiversity plan and delivered environmental education through film festival events, expert talks, and volunteer opportunities, while also building local capacity through climate emergency training. With a lease secured from Perth & Kinross Council, they aim to establish a nature area at Ropemakers Close and expand its ecological value.
They have also gained in-kind support from a local building company and are actively fundraising for infrastructure and long-term site management.

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

For the last six years, we have been delivering Our Future Now, supporting young people to unlock their potential - making them resilient, motivated, and employable for the long term. Read more in our latest impact report: inspiringscotland.org.uk/news/our-fut...

Graphic with text and impact data from the Our Future Now Impact report.

We are investing in young people who are at risk of not fulfilling their potential. The return on that investment is not just individual - it is national.

Healthier, happier, more employable young people means stronger communities, reduced pressure on public services, and a Scotland
that thrives.

Our Future Now is the vehicle that makes this happen - proven, purposeful, and with potential to grow.

Acting collectively, we can build a future where every young person, no matter their background, has the chance to succeed, contribute, and belong.

Impact Data April 2024 - March 2025: 5,428 Young People Supported; 24,494 Soft Outcomes ; 10,826 Progression Milestones ; 3,077 Employability Outcomes.
More impact data stories can be found in the Impact report linked in the post.

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

We convened our second national gathering of charities and expert voices to mobilise action to reduce online harm on children and young people. Participants shared insights, experiences, and practical steps to take. Read more in the event write up: inspiringscotland.org.uk/news/an-upda...

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An Update on Collective Action to Reduce Online Harm - Inspiring Scotland

Across Scotland, children and young people are navigating a digital landscape fraught with risk. From cyberbullying and exploitation to the mental health toll of constant connectivity, online harm is ...

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Support in the Right Direction (SiRD) Networking Day and Year 1 Report published📝 Read about our August Networking Day and new Year 1 Fund Report, which explores the impact of independent support delivered between April 2024 and March 2025. #SocialCare inspiringscotland.org.uk/sird-network...

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SiRD Networking Day and Year 1 Report Published - Inspiring Scotland

This summer marked the halfway point in our current three-year funding journey with the Support in the Right Direction (SiRD) programme. To celebrate and reflect, the SiRD team hosted a Networking Day...

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Creative Communities Scotland - Applications now closed! Thank you to everyone who applied to the Creative Communities Scotland fund. Our team will now begin reviewing applications, with decisions to be announced at the end of November. #CreativeCommunities #CreativeCommunitiesScotland

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Applications are now open for the Outdoor Community Play Main Grants Fund 2026-28! This fund supports registered Scottish Charities operating in SIMD 1 & 2 to deliver free child-led outdoor play that improves children’s health and wellbeing. Apply now 👇 inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/outdoor...

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Outdoor Community Play Main Grants Fund - Inspiring Scotland

Inspiring Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Government, is inviting applications for the Outdoor Community Play Main Grants Fund 2026–28. This fund supports registered Scottish Charities operating i...

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Considering applying for our funding to build a Changing Places Toilet but have questions? Join our info session on 18 Sept at 12PM to find out more about the fund and ask questions to us and the team at @pamis-scotland.bsky.social Book your space here 👉 www.tickettailor.com/events/inspi...

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Applications to join our Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund team as a Performance and Impact Advisor close next Monday (8 September)!

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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Join our upcoming workshop with the Scottish Tech Army - Ask Me Anything Digital - to discover how technology can help your charity improve its reach, impact and effectiveness. 📅 Tuesday 16th September 🕐 13:00-14:00 📍Online (Teams) Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e94a66...

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