Projects

Digital Buddies Active

Started 2020. We are working with older people in the Scottish Borders who are keen to connect digitally with the wider world, learn new skills or become more confident using technology.

People Having More Choice in their Lives

Committed to Good Support Active

Started 2020. Committed to Good Support develops practical resources for community groups to respond inclusively to Covid-19. This makes it easier for older people to get the support they need and actively shape their communities.

Creating Inclusive Communities

Angus Transport Connections Active

Started 2020. Angus Transport Connections is a short project exploring transport problems in Brechin, Edzell, Kirriemuir and the surrounding area. The aim is for the community to work together to improve access to local transport. The project will find out more about the problems people have using transport and what they need. It will also ask people about solutions and learn from other communities.

Creating Inclusive Communities

Intergenerational National Network Active

Started 2012 and earlier. The Intergenerational National Network (INN) brings together people across Scotland (and further afield) who have an interest in intergenerational practice and, increasingly, multigenerational working.

Creating Inclusive Communities

Happiness Habits Active

Started 2017. A project working with people in rural parts of Scottish Borders to build links between people and increase social inclusion.

Creating Inclusive Communities

Housing Owls Active

Started 2017. Outside the Box is working with Falkirk Council and the Make It Happen Forum to provide peer to peer housing information source to Falkirk. Trained older volunteers will chat to people about matters related to housing that older people feel are relevant to them. They will share housing information using tools developed by older people for older people and information provided by partners. 

People Having More Choice in their Lives