Young people tell us that poverty, mental health, trauma, disrupted education, caring responsibilities, disability, or instability at home are some of the main reasons. Our evidence on what works to help young people move into education, training and work 👇 inspiringscotland.org.uk/breaking-bar...

We support the @parentinfantfdn.bsky.social and partners’ Manifesto for Babies in Scotland which was recently published and makes strong recommendations on what Scotland’s youngest children need, and what must change to support them. Read more in our blog: inspiringscotland.org.uk/supporting-t...

We're hiring! Communications and Impact Officer – Intandem Play a pivotal role in the Intandem team in the years ahead, shaping our communications, coordinating events, and supporting fund management. 35 hpw, £28k – £34k pa Deadline: 9 March 2026 Apply 👇 inspiringscotland.org.uk/who-we-are/t...

Our children and young people deserve nothing less than the chance to grow, play, explore and feel safe. Read about recent efforts to tackle online harm and how Inspiring Scotland is taking action: inspiringscotland.org.uk/an-update-re...

We're hiring! Campaigning for Social Justice - Fund Manager Manage a portfolio of funded organisations working towards social justice reform in Scotland. 21 hpw, home-based, £44k – £48k pa. Deadline for applications: 16 Feb 2026 Apply👉 inspiringscotland.org.uk/who-we-are/t...

Intandem, Inspiring Scotland’s mentoring programme for children and young people experiencing the care system, will expand significantly over the next five years following an almost £4.5 million investment from @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk. Read more 👇 inspiringscotland.org.uk/major-nation...

We're hiring! Participation and Engagement Lead – Intandem Shape our work over the next 5 years & drive meaningful improvements in support for young people growing up in kinship care and their kinship carers. 35hpw, home-based, £32k – £38k pa inspiringscotland.org.uk/who-we-are/t...

We partnered with Morgan Stanley’s Glasgow Women in Tech (WiT) to bring tech experts from the financial sector and charities together to share knowledge, solve real challenges, and build lasting capacity. Read all about it in our latest blog: inspiringscotland.org.uk/harnessing-t...

The Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Fund works with 16 organisations who provide crucial support services for parents, carers, infants and families who are experiencing mental health difficulties during the perinatal period. Latest 6-monthly report: inspiringscotland.org.uk/publication/...

Seven organisations have been selected to receive funding for campaigning projects aimed at improving the lives of people in Scotland. inspiringscotland.org.uk/news/scottis...

Our Specialist Volunteer Network connects experienced individuals with charities that need specialist support to strengthen their work and create lasting impact. More on how it works: inspiringscotland.org.uk/start-your-y...

📢 We're hiring! Performance and Impact Advisor, Delivering Equally Safe Fund - Home-based with expectation of some travel - 35 hours pw. We are happy to discuss flexible working. - £28,000 – £34,000 pa - Deadline for applications: 26 January inspiringscotland.org.uk/who-we-are/t...

Funding approved for specially equipped toilets, improving access and inclusion for disabled people ♿🎉 People with profound disabilities and complex needs will have greater freedom and independence with the development of 59 new Changing Places Toilets across Scotland.

Today marks the final day of #16DaysOfActivism against gender-based violence. Read more about our work in this area and the services we support through the Delivering Equally Safe Fund: inspiringscotland.org.uk/our-work-to-...

This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we want to highlight the incredible work being done across the funding programmes we manage and deliver, to advance equality and promote disabled people’s rights, dignity, and wellbeing. #IDPWD2025 inspiringscotland.org.uk/news/working...

This #GivingTuesday our Chief Executive, Celia Tennant, shares her thoughts on why philanthropy matters now more than ever, how it can transform lives and communities, and why Scotland has an opportunity to lead with bold, collaborative generosity. Read: inspiringscotland.org.uk/philanthropy...

In 2024/25, we worked alongside charities and funders to strengthen resilience and unlock new opportunities for impact. Read all about it in our newly published Annual Report: inspiringscotland.org.uk/news/annual-...

Marketing for Non-Profits and Charities – free workshop Are you ready to elevate your organisation’s impact, amplify your message, and diversify your revenue streams? 📅 25 November, 2pm - 5pm 📍 CMS Glasgow, 1 West Regent Street, G2 1AP Book your spot today: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/svn-worksh...

The SMK Annual Campaigner and Changemaker Survey provides insight and evidence to improve your practice and support your work. Take the survey by 3rd December. https://forms.office.com/e/M2L9N2HUyZ #SMKCampaignerSurvey

It's great to see the Bright Start Breakfasts funding in action across Scottish breakfast clubs, offering a combination of nourishment, play, and support to over 20,000 children and their families! 🍎🤸🏽👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Today is #NationalMentoringDay – an opportunity to recognise the difference that a caring and consistent adult can make to a young person’s life. 👇 Every quote comes from someone who’s seen the impact of intandem mentoring, our programme for children and young people experiencing the care system.

Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund - Applications now closed! Thank you to everyone who applied to the Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund, which will extend provision of these facilities across Scotland’s communities. Decisions will be announced in early December.

🚨 Call for Campaign Ideas We're inviting applications to support early-stage campaigning projects that tackle social injustice across Scotland. - £3,000–£10,000 - 12 months - Deadline: 21 Nov 2025 Find out more: inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/ideas-f...

AI is increasingly being explored across the third sector, but its successful adoption depends on keeping people at the heart of the process. In this blog we share reflections and resources from recent Inspiring Change with AI workshops: inspiringscotland.org.uk/ethical-lead...

Let’s act now to reduce online harm. We’ve created a Call to Action outlining practical steps we need to take to build a safer digital future for our children and young people. 📢 Add your voice as an individual or organisation: survey.alchemer.com/s3/8478436/S...

A wonderful celebratory graduation for the latest Our Future Leaders cohort at the Hibs Social Club.  Ten weeks of learning about leadership, celebrating with friends and family.  A massive achievement by all the graduates, with support from Inspiring Scotland, The Action Group and SCLD.

Soft Skills Are the Hard Currency of Youth Employment Our Future Now, our 10 year youth employability fund, isn't just about CVs and job applications. It's about investing in the “soft stuff” - and that’s precisely what makes it powerful. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #challengepovertyweek

2 weeks left to apply for the Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund to cover project and development costs, open to non-profits & small businesses. Find out more, watch our info session, look through updated FAQs on our website 👇 inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/changin...

This #ScotClimateWeek, we’re spotlighting community-led action for nature recovery across Scotland 💚🌱 Read about some of the projects funded through the Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund (NEF) - a multi-funder initiative developed by Inspiring Scotland to support community-led ecosystem restoration.

For the last six years, we have been delivering Our Future Now, supporting young people to unlock their potential - making them resilient, motivated, and employable for the long term. Read more in our latest impact report: inspiringscotland.org.uk/news/our-fut...

We convened our second national gathering of charities and expert voices to mobilise action to reduce online harm on children and young people. Participants shared insights, experiences, and practical steps to take. Read more in the event write up: inspiringscotland.org.uk/news/an-upda...

Support in the Right Direction (SiRD) Networking Day and Year 1 Report published📝 Read about our August Networking Day and new Year 1 Fund Report, which explores the impact of independent support delivered between April 2024 and March 2025. #SocialCare inspiringscotland.org.uk/sird-network...

Creative Communities Scotland - Applications now closed! Thank you to everyone who applied to the Creative Communities Scotland fund. Our team will now begin reviewing applications, with decisions to be announced at the end of November. #CreativeCommunities #CreativeCommunitiesScotland

Applications are now open for the Outdoor Community Play Main Grants Fund 2026-28! This fund supports registered Scottish Charities operating in SIMD 1 & 2 to deliver free child-led outdoor play that improves children’s health and wellbeing. Apply now 👇 inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/outdoor...

Considering applying for our funding to build a Changing Places Toilet but have questions? Join our info session on 18 Sept at 12PM to find out more about the fund and ask questions to us and the team at @pamis-scotland.bsky.social Book your space here 👉 www.tickettailor.com/events/inspi...

Applications to join our Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund team as a Performance and Impact Advisor close next Monday (8 September)!

Join our upcoming workshop with the Scottish Tech Army - Ask Me Anything Digital - to discover how technology can help your charity improve its reach, impact and effectiveness. 📅 Tuesday 16th September 🕐 13:00-14:00 📍Online (Teams) Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e94a66...

We're hiring! Performance and Impact Advisor Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund Office based, 35 hrs/w, £29,000 – £33,000 pa Deadline: 8 September inspiringscotland.org.uk/who-we-are/t...

We must work together to find safer ways for our children and young people to navigate the online world. We're sharing our work to date in this area and what we have learnt so far on this journey to help others. Read more and access resources 👇 inspiringscotland.org.uk/commitment-t...

Under pressure but full of potential: an insights report on third-sector perinatal and infant mental health services in Scotland To continue changing lives, services need greater recognition, sustained investment, and long-term support. Read more: inspiringscotland.org.uk/under-pressu...

More funding through the Outdoor Community Play fund! 🤸🌟 We’ve just launched a new incubator programme for community groups in rural and remote areas to create more free, child-led outdoor play opportunities 👇 inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/ocp-inc...

New £320,000 fund opens for community-led arts in Scotland 🎭 Creative Communities Scotland aims to support and empower communities to develop cultural activities that benefit individual and collective wellbeing. Find out more: inspiringscotland.org.uk/new-320000-f...

The new £10 million Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund is now open for applications! This Scottish Government fund will support the creation of up to 150 new Changing Places Toilets across Scotland. Find out more: inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/changin... @pamis-scotland.bsky.social

We had a great time yesterday at the PEEK (Possibilities for Each and Every Kid) National Play Day! 🥳 So many children and families enjoying play, creativity, and community. Huge thanks to @peekscot.bsky.social for having us!

🎉 Nine charities have been awarded a share of the £2.5m Autistic Adult Support Fund – supporting autistic adults to understand what neurodivergence means for them & improve their wellbeing. Read more: inspiringscotland.org.uk/news/support...

Inspiring Change with AI ֎ We're launching a collaborative pilot project to explore how AI can help address operational challenges across the third sector, with @ceisgroup.bsky.social and four of our funded charities. Read more: inspiringscotland.org.uk/news/inspiri...

What if every young person experiencing the care system had a mentor when they needed one? Mentoring can be life-changing, if it’s available. In our latest blog, our intandem team explore why mentoring should be a core part of the support system. 📝Read inspiringscotland.org.uk/news/mentori...

Funding awarded to support 490 breakfast clubs 🥣🏫 It’s more than just a meal – it’s a chance for children to start their day right. The Bright Start Breakfasts fund will help provide healthy breakfasts and before-school childcare across Scotland. Read more: inspiringscotland.org.uk/news/bright-...

We're pleased to announce the Learning Disability Support Fund has allocated almost £1.6 million to community projects working directly with people with learning disabilities to provide opportunities and build a more inclusive society. Read more 👉 inspiringscotland.org.uk/news/learnin...

We have a new resource for practitioners working with babies, children and families in nature - Starting out to Play: thriveoutdoors.org.uk/resource/sta... Developed with parents and early years practitioners with expertise from childhood play, learning & health sectors.