Community Led Support Works!

"Listen first and build services and support around the feedback from the community."

“It can be easy to focus on what you can get from a relationship but learning who’s out there and the needs they meet is valuable."

“Ultimately, our aim is to empower every young person we work with to achieve their goals and play an active role in their communities."

“There is no magic potion in what we do, but we are managing to do it well for the past 30 years.”

“We could not do the work we do without the support of other organisations across Glasgow.”

“Their mission is to fight food poverty, tackle isolation and discrimination and unite the community through grassroots action.”

Louise tells us how Long Term Conditions Hebrides has enabled her to take the lead in managing her health.

"When we listen to people, build relationships, and work together across sectors, we can create meaningful, lasting change."

"The people who come to the classes have created a community environment....the social aspects are just as important as the exercise."

“By collaborating, we can tackle shared challenges, create meaningful solutions, and ensure better outcomes for communities.”

“One of the most important lessons we’ve learned is not to assume we know what the community needs”

"It is about saying: this is the need, how can we work together to meet that need?”

The aim of Autistic Knowledge Development is to bring more autistic people to the forefront of anything that is related to them.

Versus Arthritis are working with communities and other organisations to provide a stronger service and support more people with arthritis.

Sober Buzz are building connections and empowering communities to challenge stigma and shame around alcohol misuse.

Feeling Strong are providing much needed mental health services for young people in Dundee.

Our film takes a look at the creative ways which CHAS engages with their children and young people.

The health and wellbeing of children and young people lies at the heart of the work of Children's Health Scotland.

"Everybody needs transport and there can be many barriers to achieving that, so we often fill that gap."

Helping children develop their emotional language, understand themselves and their social relationships, take ownership of their wellbeing.

Our SHANARRI School aims to create a holistic approach to wellbeing in Highland's schools,

"From an integration perspective, people now have a greater understanding of what it's like to be a New Scot."

"Integration is crucial in enabling leaders to share decision-making, empower individuals, and champion the voice of lived experience."

"We don’t often get the chance to fully appreciate the potential that exists within football to help improve lives."

"It’s very much about being playful and experimental, but it’s also allowing people to express themselves and feel heard."