“[My mentor] made me believe in myself again” Over the summer, 12 tech gurus from financial firm Morgan Stanley were matched with those who work in the third sector in Scotland to embark on a six month mentoring programme through Inspiring Scotland’s Specialist Volunteer Network. Morgan Stanley is a global leader in financial services and
Read MoreThe £500,000 Autistic Adult Support Fund has announced the 16 charities across Scotland which will provide more vital support for autistic adults and their families to understand what neurodivergence means for them and improve their wellbeing. Delivered by Inspiring Scotland, and funded by the Scottish Government, successful charities will receive grants of between £15,000 –
Read MoreThis week is an important one for us here at intandem. Not only is it Care Experienced Week, which looks to celebrate the care experience community, but it is also National Mentoring Day today (Friday 27 October) and we have lots of mentors and mentees to celebrate! Scotland made a promise children and young people
Read MoreThe second Distillers One of One Auction took place last week, raising £2.25m from rare and remarkable Scotch Whisky. Hammer proceeds of £1.8 million from the auction will primarily benefit the Youth Action Fund, which aims to transform the lives of young people in Scotland aged between 16 and 25, in Scotland who are facing
Read MoreCabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Ms Shirley-Anne Sommerville visited Boots and Beards one of the 48 charities funded by the Equality & Human Rights Fund. Boots and Beards use the outdoors to support health, fitness and personal development activities for the South Asian Community in Scotland. During the visit the Cabinet Secretary met with participants
Read More“The support funded by SOCAS significantly improved survivors’ quality of life, including improved mental health, physical health and improved social connections, allowing survivors to start feeling more in control of their lives and learning to navigate their trauma.” These are the findings of an independent evaluation of the first three years of the Scottish Government
Read MoreTen Glasgow-based projects have been selected as part of the Creative Communities Glasgow programme, which will support and empower community-led creative activities for people & communities who face barriers to participating in culture. Creative Communities Glasgow is developed and delivered by Inspiring Scotland and is made possible thanks to funding from Glasgow City Council’s Communities
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