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.
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We provide tailored business development support and rigorously evaluate, to drive charities' ambition and long-term development goals
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Portfolio charities become stronger, more efficient, more accountacble and better governed
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The portfolio approach creates a collaborative network for sharing knowledge and experience
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Charities raise more funding, increase their scale, and reach more and more young people for longer
Find out moreTransforming 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.
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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01.08.2019
The Play Rangers are back: community play gets under way for summer 2019
Thousands of children will be out playing in their communities across Scotland this summer after local charities received funding to run Play Rangers in their neighbourhood. 15 charities have received money to increase outdoor play opportunities through Inspiring Scotland’s Thrive Outdoors community play programme, which is funded by Scottish Government. Thrive Outdoors supports Scotland’s children
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17.07.2019
Improving understanding of autism in Scotland fund
Inspiring Scotland, in partnership with Scottish Government, are delighted to announce the launch of a fund to help improve the understanding of autism in Scotland amongst non-autistic individuals. This fund aims to address the real lack of understanding across Scottish society about the needs of autistic people and the challenges that they face, but also
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03.06.2019
Outdoor Nurseries Social Enterprise Fund open for applications
[THIS FUND HAS NOW CLOSED] Thanks to a generous donation from a supporter who wishes to remain anonymous, we have established a new Fund to offer seed-corn investment to develop innovative approaches for the creation of a new generation of outdoor early learning and childcare (ELC) settings. Funding will be available for 12 to 18
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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.- Our #FlourishingCommunities report by @LinkUpScotland explains how nurturing the skills and passions of people and… https://t.co/6xOLrqLzeo