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.
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Geoff Leask (He/Him) retweeted
👏 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.
Geoff Leask (He/Him) retweeted
Thanks to everyone involved in making this possible @DundeeCouncil @THunterF @BBCCiN @RobertsonTrust @WmGrantFound The Northwood Trust NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation
In particular, the community members from Coldside and Maryfield 🙏
Geoff Leask (He/Him) retweeted
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: uws.ac.uk/news/charity-leade…
Thanks to everyone at @UniWestScotland . It is a humbling experience being recognised by such a Values led organisation – at Stirling, Scotland
🎓 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
ALT A person in a red academic robe is seated at a table, smiling while signing a book. The backdrop displays the University of the West of Scotland logo repeatedly.
Geoff Leask (He/Him) retweeted
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 👉 wm2u.co.uk/news/reflections-…
Geoff Leask (He/Him) retweeted
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: shorturl.at/KcAHe
ALT The Lochee Make It Happen Fund is Open for applications
Geoff Leask (He/Him) retweeted
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
Geoff Leask (He/Him) retweeted
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
Geoff Leask (He/Him) retweeted
Brilliant community led initiative from @KirktonScio
Fantastic video @JoeFitzSNP
@WM2U_ is delighted to be working alongside the Kirkton Community.
.@KirktonScio have ambitious plans for a new purpose-built community centre.
There's been a huge amount of work by the community to drive this forward.
@DundeeSNP-led @DundeeCouncil is partnering with the community to pave the way.
Excited to see the plans become a reality!
Geoff Leask (He/Him) retweeted
Thanks to @DundeeFairness @DundeeCouncil @DundeeCouncilCE for inviting @WM2U_ to participate with parents at the Dundee Fairness Leadership Conference
"There is an energy in Dundee"
#NeverStandinStill
Geoff Leask (He/Him) retweeted
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: shorturl.at/DoqEB
Geoff Leask (He/Him) retweeted
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: wm2u.co.uk/news/crochet-comf…
ALT Familes at the Bowmar Centre in Alloa
Geoff Leask (He/Him) retweeted
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: open.spotify.com/episode/0GS…
Geoff Leask (He/Him) retweeted
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: wm2u.co.uk/news/rhetoric-col…
Geoff Leask (He/Him) retweeted
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]
linkedin.com/jobs/view/40307…
ALT What Matters to You Job Opportunity
Geoff Leask (He/Him) retweeted
Great to see this article after a recent visit to Ben Cleuch with @LeaskGeoff for an update on one of our @WM2U_ & @ClacksEducation @ClacksCouncil collaborations. wm2u.co.uk/news/believe-tomo…
Geoff Leask (He/Him) retweeted
Looking forward to the launch of Crochet Comforts at the Bowmar Centre in Alloa in August.
#Collaboration with @ClacksCouncil putting community voice at front and centre.
