Our vision
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 More£120m
of funds managed.
100,000s
of lives transformed.
350+
expert volunteers.
Delivering Impact
Together, we are Inspiring Scotland.
We collaborate to identify and solve social problems on a national scale. We develop new ideas and are fearless in pursuit of our aims. Together, we are building a better Scotland.
Learn MoreWhat 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.
Read MorePro Bono network
Our network of professional volunteers lends vital expert assistance to Scotland’s charities, helping them to build capacity and overcome problems.
Read MoreCollaborative working
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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05.06.2017
Youth employment fund delivers record year.
Last year the 14:19 Fund helped over 5,000 young people into a positive destination of employment, education or training. This is more young people than previous years and brings the total young people who have secured a positive destination to 26,000. These results have been delivered by the portfolio of 20 Scottish charities who
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10.03.2017
Inspiring Scotland named Family Friendly Employer
Inspiring Scotland was announced as joint winners of Scotland’s most Family Friendly Third Sector Employer Award with Routes to Work South, in front of a 150 strong audience of leaders from all sectors at the Working Families Awards on 9th March. Commenting on winning the award, Celia Tennant, Inspiring Scotland Chief Executive said:Being a family friendly
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23.02.2017
Delighted tenants thank advocate David Cobb for pro bono help
Inspiring Scotland Pro Bono supporter David Cobb provided vital legal advice for the Lorne Community Association in their fight against eviction. Celebrating residents have been quick to acknowledge the help of a volunteer advocate in a successful 18-month fight to avoid losing their homes. The tenants of 92 flats in Lorne Street, Leith, Edinburgh, had feared
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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.
Speak to us.- We're grateful to have @OxfamScotland & @CarnegieUKTrust with us today sharing ideas on tackling poverty & #collaborating for a better world