For people to thrive, three things really matter: supportive relationships, confidence and self-esteem. Seven years of Inspiring Scotland’s Link Up programme has demonstrated beyond doubt that these three things are not only fundamental human needs essential for individual wellbeing, they are the foundations on which individuals and communities can change things for the better.
Find out about what Link Up does and how its approach works in our Link Up: Local People Building Flourishing Communities Document.
During Covid-19 we knew the levels of digital exclusion across Scotland would become forefront. Our calls with charity leaders and frontline staff highlighted what we knew: Pre-existing inequality meant that people across Scotland were excluded from accessing support services and that many of these services were compromised, reduced or couldn’t be delivered due to lack
Read MoreInteractions are where the powers of nature and human nature meet. Dr Lynn McNair of Cowgate Under 5s Centre in Edinburgh talks fish faces, strong air, and enjoying the magic of discovery in this week’s guide exploring child and adult interactions in the outdoor environment.
Read MoreThis is the second progress report of the Scottish Government’s Equality and Human Rights fund (E&HR). The fund is for a period of three years, and this report covers the second six-months of activity from April-September 2022. It provides data on the activities, impact, and contribution to fund outcomes and highlights the key themes and
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