What we do
For every person in Scotland
We believe Scotland’s voluntary sector has a transformative effect on the lives of those living in Scotland who otherwise may struggle to make the best of their lives due to life circumstances, poverty, or other disadvantages. Our aim is to amplify and strengthen the impact of organisations across civic society by helping them build their strength, resilience, and reach.
We do that through harnessing the power of private, public, and voluntary sectors. Since 2008 Inspiring Scotland has worked towards a Scotland where everyone, no matter where they live, or the circumstances they are born into, is given the chance to enjoy a happy, healthy life free from poverty or disadvantage.
We do not accept the status quo and we are committed for as long as it takes, whatever it takes, to build a better Scotland.
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Driving change
We inspire people, communities, organisations and government to work together to drive social change and transform lives.
Read about the impact of our work across Scotland in our 2020/21 annual report.
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We design rigorous and innovative social solutions.
We identify and solve problems on a national scale, working together to get results.
Thematic funds
Inspiring Scotland funds, designs and implements pioneering solutions addressing deep-rooted social problems.
Read MoreSpecialist Volunteer Network
Our network of professional volunteers are a team of changemakers who offer their expertise to charities, helping them to build capacity and overcome problems.
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We connect people, charities, organisations and volunteers to solve problems and bring about positive social change.
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13.04.2022
New commitment to mentoring programme supporting children and young people living in kinship care arrangements.
An award of £450,000 from The Robertson Trust will enable Inspiring Scotland to expand intandem, the national mentoring programme for children and young people looked after at home, to include 8-14 year olds living in kinship care arrangements across Scotland. intandem recognises that young people looked after while living at home can experience challenging circumstances.
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12.04.2022
New Outdoor Community Play Fund Open
The new Outdoor Community Play Fund was announced by Children’s Minister, Clare Haughey on Tuesday 12th April 2022. This funding will support charities providing outdoor community play opportunities for children and families experiencing disadvantage, as defined by SIMD. Up to £15,000 can be applied for by registered Scottish charities meeting the criteria. Funded by Scottish Government,
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28.03.2022
Social media top tips for the third sector
Social media can be a fantastic resource for charities in particular when communicating your cause and key messages. The world of communications has shifted quite dramatically over the last 2 years due to the pandemic and this is where the importance of social media comes in! We asked Amy part of Inspiring Scotland’s Communications
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We work with experts from the voluntary, public, private and academic sectors. Get in touch if you want to help us build a better Scotland.
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