33 third sector organisations across Scotland are to be funded through Support in the Right Direction (SiRD), to provide independent support, information, advice and advocacy to people using social care and their carers. Starting on 1 April 2024, funded services will receive a share of up to £9.2 million funding from Scottish Government across three
Read MoreMinister for Children, young people and keeping the Promise, Natalie Don visited Kirlandneuk Community Centre this week to celebrate the extension of the Outdoor Community Play, which will enable 14,000 children and families across Scotland to access outdoor community play on their doorstep. Funded by the Scottish Government and delivered by Inspiring Scotland, the extension
Read MoreA new phase of the Support in the Right Direction (SiRD) programme was launched today (Wednesday 12 July) to fund independent support services and help people use self-directed support options to organise and manage their social care and support across Scotland. Running from April 2024 to March 2027, applications are now open until midday on
Read MoreA new phase of the Support in the Right Direction (SiRD) programme was launched today (Wednesday 12 July) to fund independent support services and help people use self-directed support options to organise and manage their social care and support across Scotland. Running from April 2024 to March 2027, applications are now open until midday on
Read MoreAfter five years in the making, the Inspiring Scotland Thrive Outdoors fund team gathered in Glasgow last month for the International Play Association (IPA) Triennial World Conference 2023. Hosted at Glasgow Caledonian University, the conference brought together 550 delegates from more than 40 countries including New Zealand, Hong Kong and the rest of the
Read MoreThis year, we are exploring how the third sector supports good infant mental health, and what we can do to support, develop and add value to infant mental health provision. Research shows that investing in the earliest years of life makes the biggest difference. The first 1,001 days of a baby’s life (through pregnancy and
Read Moreintandem, Scotland’s national mentoring service for children and young people with care experience, has today (Wednesday 31st May) launched a Crowdfunder campaign, aiming to raise £10,000 to help children create lifelong memories this summer. All children deserve the opportunity to have fun and try new things to help set them up for a positive future.
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