Action for Children

Action for Children delivers services aimed at young people who are unemployed and who may have other issues restricting their ability to access the job market.

OFN investment supports a number of important programmes that improve young people’s ability to move into a positive destination such as Youthbuild, Hospitality, Aiming High and STAY.

CashBack for Communities supports employability programmes. For more information visit cashbackforcommunities.org.uk

Action for Children is also one of the 13 charities part of the intandem portfolio. For more information visit intandem.scot

Perinatal and Infant Mental Health: Action for Children’s non-clinical, community based parenting and peer support service provides support for women and families affected by or at risk of perinatal and mental health issues. Focussing particularly on young parents, lone parents, and other parents who have experienced trauma or lack support networks, the PIMH Fund grant will support delivery of services in Western Isles for three years and West Dunbartonshire for one year.

11.09.2023

Evaluation of Survivors of Childhood Abuse Support (SOCAS) fund

“The support funded by SOCAS significantly improved survivors’ quality of life, including improved mental health, physical health and improved social connections, allowing survivors to start feeling more in control of their lives and learning to navigate their trauma.” These are the findings of an independent evaluation of the first three years of the Scottish Government

05.09.2023

New creative activities & opportunities for communities in Glasgow

Ten Glasgow-based projects have been selected as part of the Creative Communities Glasgow programme, which will support and empower community-led creative activities for people & communities who face barriers to participating in culture. Creative Communities Glasgow is developed and delivered by Inspiring Scotland and is made possible thanks to funding from Glasgow City Council’s Communities

01.09.2023

Finding the right trustees with Inspiring Scotland’s Specialist Volunteer Network

Not only does Inspiring Scotland’s Specialist Volunteer Network (SVN) connect charities with professional volunteers to solve challenges, but our team are also on hand to help you recruit and train your Board. Meet Bill Speirs, Board Director at The Jeely Piece Club Bill was a practising solicitor from 1978 until 2021. He helped set up

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