Families Archives - Outside The Box

Queer Families Active

Started 2018. Queer Families Glasgow was set up in 2018 to provide peer support sessions for LGBTQ families in Glasgow. We meet monthly for an informal group session with arts and crafts, activities, and visits from local LGBTQ artists.
Creating Inclusive Communities Topic: Children and Young People, Community, Equalities, Families, Participation
Families Wellbeing Active

Started 2020. The aim of the Families Wellbeing project is for people to feel more connected, less lonely, more resilient and supported. We are bringing together a range of practical ways to connect with people now and in the future. It is sharing and celebrating tips and suggestions to encourage people to maintain and build connections in their communities and neighbours as well as peer connections.
People Having More Choice in their Lives Topic: Children and Young People, Community, Coronavirus, Digital Inclusion, Families
Denny Dementia Cafe Active

Started 2019. Denny Dementia Cafe is a weekly peer support group for people living with dementia and their carers and friends, allowing them to come together, share experiences, laugh and support each other.
Creating Inclusive Communities Topic: Carers, Families, 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
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