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.
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.
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Our network of professional volunteers are a team of changemakers who offer their expertise to charities, helping them to build capacity and overcome problems.
Read MoreCollaborative working
We connect people, charities, organisations and volunteers to solve problems and bring about positive social change.
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09.08.2022
An open letter to young people
Chief Executive, Celia Tennant joins Scotland’s business leaders in an open letter to young people recognising the challenges of the last two years and our commitment to their future. We wanted to write to you in our role as Scotland’s business leaders and on behalf of our networks of thousands of Scottish employers to reassure
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04.08.2022
Individual one-to-one sessions to boost your fundraising
Small organisations working in rural and island communities play a key role in delivering local needs and priorities, but it can be hard work, and fundraising can feel like it’s never off the to-do list of volunteers, boards, and staff. This summer, Inspiring Scotland is hosting a series of online training sessions and 30-minute individual
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13.07.2022
Free training to support rural and island community organisations
Grassroots community organisations play a central role in leading and creating vibrant rural places in Scotland. But we know that new or small-scale organisations can find it overwhelming to raise funds to deliver projects, build relationships with the right people, and strengthen an organisation from within. Great ideas start locally, which is why we’ve launched
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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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