Scotland is a place where all young people should be given the opportunity to have a rewarding future in work and life no matter where they start their journey.
👏 Amazing work by @DundeeCouncil and What Matters to You, winners of our award for Strengthening Communities and Local Democracy!
Their Family Empowerment project is helping families thrive.
We spoke with Dr Geoff Leask, new UWS Honorary Doctorate, about his career, youth enterprise, and what this recognition means. With 25+ years driving change in Scotland’s third sector, his perspective is both thoughtful and inspiring.
Read more: https://t.co/z84lCUnwrV
🎓 Today at Paisley Abbey, UWS proudly awarded an Honorary Doctorate to Geoff Leask - a champion of youth enterprise & community empowerment. With 25+ years in the third sector, Geoff’s impact reflects the values we champion at UWS. Welcome to the UWS community! 💙 #UWSGrad
Last month’s #ColumbanGathering with @Columba1400 & @DundeeCouncil was more than an event – it was a way to demonstrate the change happening in Dundee through this work💛
This is what community based system change looks like.
Read more 👉 https://t.co/vCbz9NLhgb
Today the #MakeItHappen Fund opens for applications in Lochee. The MIHF is a grant scheme offering funding to families and individuals to support projects and initiatives that create positive change within their communities. Find out more and apply here: https://t.co/GxlT9yBJlt
How can we use data differently to improve outcomes for children and families? Kerstin Jorna shares her experiences of understanding data in Dundee to improve children's journeys through the system.
#MeasuresThatMatter
Crochet Comforts a @WM2U_ project in the Bowmar Community Centre are looking to fill the Christmas Tree with hand made crochet decorations. The group meets every Tuesday 10-12pm free and open to all. Drop them in or pop along to the group. @ClacksCouncil@ClacksEducation
Using Data Better to Achieve Improved Outcomes for Children and Families.
Where: COSLA Conference Centre, 19 Haymarket Yards Edinburgh EH12 5BH
When: Thursday, November 28 · 10am - 2:30pm
Book your place here: https://t.co/j8u84zxPwm
Working with the @ClacksCouncil Family Wellbeing Partnership (FWP) we are delighted to be supporting a group of parents at the Bowmar Centre in a new group called 'Crochet Comforts'.
Full Story: https://t.co/3V0h3yBalZ
Thanks to @CldTalks for inviting us on to their latest Podcast with parents and @DundeeCouncil CLD Team to share the #Dundee Story available on Spotify: https://t.co/SffGgHpaqs
The status quo might feel safe, but it's holding us back from achieving change. Our Voice-led Systems Change event this month empowered us to believe that transforming our public services is achievable. Read our blog to learn more: https://t.co/N2oJHCgt45
To accelerate our work in Clackmannanshire we are looking for someone who can listen to families and practitioners and ensure that their voice makes change.
If you have the skills for this very exciting role, then please reach out to [email protected]
https://t.co/shjy4cf4Ut