What we do
For a Scotland without poverty or disadvantage
We transform vital charities. We empower visionary leaders. We shape public policies. We believe in opportunity for everyone.
Since 2008, Inspiring Scotland has worked towards a Scotland where everyone, no matter who they are, no matter where they live, or the circumstances they are born into, has 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.
Learn MoreÂŁ120m
of funds managed.
100,000s
of lives transformed.
350+
expert volunteers.
Delivering Impact
Transforming the lives of young people
Read the final interim report of the 14:19 Fund. This report offers a snapshot of the progress of the fund in its final year and we are pleased to report it is on track to deliver its ambitious targets.
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What we do
We design rigorous and innovative social solutions.
We identify and solve problems on a national scale, working together to get results.
Thematic funds
We build networks of people, charities and organisations, and fund, design and implement pioneering solutions address Scotland’s deep-rooted social problems.
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Our network of professional volunteers lends vital expert assistance to Scotland’s charities, helping them to build capacity and overcome problems.
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We solve problems. With our experience, we can help identify social issues, improve practice and maximise impact for charities and organisations.
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25.03.2019
TV presenter signs up to outdoor play pledge and Out to Play guide launched
Scottish wildlife filmmaker and television presenter Gordon Buchanan – best known for his close encounter with a curious polar bear on BBC’s The Polar Bear Family and Me – has added his name to a growing list of people and organisations committed to getting kids out to play. The raft of pledges will be announced
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16.11.2018
Young people’s talent on display at ten-year celebration event
Success of Inspiring Scotland helping 35,000 young people celebrated by Scottish Government The achievements of the young people of Scotland were celebrated as Inspiring Scotland marked 10 years of our flagship 14:19 Fund. Scottish Government, an investor in the fund throughout its 10 years, hailed the success of the partnership as the fund is on
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22.10.2018
Scotland commits to life-enhancing outdoor play
50 people and organisations sign up to national pledge on outdoor play and learning Playing and learning outdoors will be a fundamental part of growing up in Scotland, following a national commitment from 50 people and organisations across the country. Alongside the Scottish Government and Inspiring Scotland, bodies as diverse as the Royal Zoological Society
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We work together and get results.
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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