When residents in an East Ayrshire neighbourhood set up an Archery Group in January 2012 there were doubts about its viability. More than five years later and the group is a thriving pillar of the community. Attracting adults and young people, the group has led to increased levels of social interaction in the area.
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Link Up works closely with people in communities facing significant social and economic challenges, to improve wellbeing and bring people together. Anna* tells her story of the support she received from the work of Link Up in the Gallatown. Poverty, deprivation, social exclusion and lack of opportunities have had a massively detrimental impact in the
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When Action for Children Scotland applied to the 14:19 Fund in 2008, it had just begun a pilot employability programme for young people. The charity had a long history and pedigree in supporting vulnerable young people with difficult childhood experiences who, as a result, faced multiple and complex challenges holding down a job or succeeding
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AM* knew that he always wanted a career in hospitality and was determined to get there, but after failing to complete his education following abuse regarding his race and ethnicity, he needed help to overcome the barriers he faced. AM was paired with a Young Persons’ Practitioner from the Skills Team who told him all
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AD* was referred to Tullochan Futures by a local children’s unit. At the start of the project, AD was involved in serious anti-social activities within the community. He refused to engage with school and had been involved with the criminal justice system. On the first day of the Tullochan Futures programme AD was extremely disruptive,
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How does a good conversation support people to get the help and reassurance they are looking for? How can the principles of SDS be applied when people are not eligible for a social care budget? iConnect North East is a local independent support organisation in Aberdeen city that provides information and advice on Self Directed
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