Children and young peoples’ mental health & wellbeing- the whole picture matters. Shift the mindset from the individual to all of those around them – family, school, systems. Our grant holders shared their insight into what needs to change. Full report: https://t.co/9mIIsphOuH
How can funders best support children and young peoples’ mental health & wellbeing right now?
Encourage a more joined up approach, invest in workforce development, and use your voice – just some of the messages from our grant holders. Full report here: https://t.co/9mIIsphOuH
Children & young peoples’ mental health & wellbeing – do we need a new approach since Covid-19?
We teamed up with 5 other funders to listen to our grant holders across Scotland. See the full report for key insights and recommendations: https://t.co/9mIIsphOuH
Well done everyone at @childrens_wood, you deserve all the recognition for the hard work and love that goes into that beautiful place, and one that will never discriminate between its users. Wild green spaces for all! 💚
It’s not every day you can say the Queen came to visit. We’re proud of everyone especially the @FestivalG20 young people who greeted the royals and for Jay @EastParkGlasgow for his excellent hosting skills. Thanks to our amazing community 🌱💚⭐️ https://t.co/qNeb1ZrQzk
"What does Christopher Robin do in the mornings? He learns. He becomes Educated. He instigorates - I think that is the word he mentioned, but I may be referring to something else - he instigorates knowledge. In my small way I am doing what he does."~A.A.Milne #homeschooling
Heard a bit about #ParticipatoryGrantmaking, but not sure what it could mean for your organisation? @PatersonHannah's lovely wee cartoon helps spell out the possibilities 💛
Really excited for the Future of #ParticipatoryGrantmaking on Wednesday. In the lead up to the session I wanted to share a little cartoon I did about what the future for funding could be. Check it out: https://t.co/Aq3KyBE1nO
Feeling the need to borrow sanders? All non-essential tools can be delivered by @farroutdelivers. Pickups for essential loans are from our Spey St Lane depot every Friday 3-7. Reservation slots and Covid protocols in operation.
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Co-production in evaluation on my mind after another fab session with @PatersonHannah et al... "Learning from evaluations shouldn't just be uplifting. If you're not also surprised and challenged, something's wrong". #ParticipatoryGrantmaking#ShiftThePower
Catch it here! 👇
Time to reflect should be part of every day. How often do we stop to really question and challenge how we operate? @PatersonHannah poses some fab Qs to get funders thinking about #ParticipatoryGrantmaking...
At the #ParticipatoryGrantmaking 101 session yesterday we did a reverse Q&A where I asked funders some questions to reflect on. I've popped them into a blog so you can have a think in your own time. #ShiftThePower
https://t.co/P0n8OVPbmF
Did you know you can support local charities like @edintoollibrary just by getting your groceries from @coopuk?
A welcome helping hand at the end of a tough year for all 💚 Check out the link to find out more 👇
The @coopuk are kindly giving out dough to local charity groups, and we need your help to get a cut! Select us as your cause and for every £1 you spent towards selected Co-op branded products and services, ETL will receive 2p!
Fab gifting idea from @edintoollibrary! Make your own wooden lantern, no woodwork experience needed, and all upcycled materials sent straight to your door if you can't pick them up. 🙌
#upcycle#reuse#make
Join us for an evening of wooden lantern-making online! The perfect gift for yourself or a loved one to celebrate the joy of making. No experience of woodworking required, all welcome! Ticket link bio. #reuse#make#design#diy#handmadeholiday#giftideas#giftactivity