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 moreFor a Scotland without poverty or disadvantage
Introducing Working Together, the 2019 Annual Review of our work. Read about the impact of our work across Scotland throughout the past year and our plans for 2019-2020, including our way of working, our model and our 10 social impact funds.
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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
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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22.02.2021
Launch of £7 million Equality and Human Rights Fund
Projects invited to apply for support A new £7 million fund has been announced to improve equality and human rights in Scotland. It will support work which advances human rights, promotes equality and tackles discrimination around age, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability and race. The fund will remain open for applications from today until
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29.12.2020
Christmas Boost for Green Island Projects
UPDATED: 21 initiatives have now been selected. A full list can be found here. A map of all 21 funded initiatives can be found here. 12 initiatives have been selected as some of the first projects to benefit from the £2m Islands Green Recovery Programme (Prògram Ath-Shlà nachaidh Uaine nan Eilean). Seaweed farming, environmentally friendly
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22.12.2020
Funding support for outdoor play and learning
New £1 million children’s winter clothing fund. New funding of £1 million will mean more children can reap the benefits of outdoor play and learning, whatever the weather. Nurseries and other Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) settings can apply to the fund for help to buy winter clothing for young children who need it.
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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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