Projects Archive - Outside The Box

Families impacted by criminal justice system Active

Started 2019. Outside the Box is exploring ways to develop informal activity-based peer support for families with experience of a loved one in prison.
People Having More Choice in their Lives Topic: Complicated Lives, Criminal Justice
Community Connections Active

Started 2019. Community Connections is a new project that is based in two rural areas in Scotland: - Eaglesham and Waterfoot in East Renfrewshire - Brechin, Edzell and the Northern Glens in North Angus It works towards improving social connections, information and communication for people living in and around these areas.
Creating Inclusive Communities Topic: Older People
Mums Returning To Work Active

Started 2018. Mum's Returning To Work is a project designed to provide training to organisations on creating 'mum friendly workplaces'. It is funded by the Workplace Equality Fund, which is managed by Impact Funding Partners on behalf of the Scottish Government.
Building Strong Sustainable Organisations Topic: Families
Complicated Lives Active

Started 2012 and earlier. We work with people who are changing things, or want to improve things, in their lives and their communities. Some of the people we work with are living with range of complex issues and difficult experiences that affect their everyday lives and how they live their lives.
Having Different Conversations Topic: Addictions, Children and Young People, Complicated Lives, Criminal Justice, Disabled People, Families, Homeless People, Mental Health, Participation, Recovery, Self Directed Support, Self Harm
Support Choices Active

Started 2018. Support Choices - in Perth and Kinross - is a new project that will help people living in Perth and Kinross to get the social care and support that they need
People Having More Choice in their Lives Topic: Disabled People, Equalities, Older People
Moments of Freedom Active

Started 2017. Moments of Freedom is a project that is led by New Scot women in Clydebank, in partnership with Outside the Box and West Dunbartonshire Council.
Creating Inclusive Communities Topic: Complicated Lives, Families