Growing2gether

1️⃣ in 3️⃣ men in Scotland are facing mental health issues—but stigma often keeps them from reaching out for help. With generous funding from Movember we're opening doors for more boys to join our programmes and get the support they need. 💡93% of young people agreed that they valued the support they received on the sessions. Building self-awareness is just the start to changing lives. 💙 Together, let’s make talking about mental health easier. #Movember #MentalHealthAwareness

📣 Did you know 1 in 3 men in Scotland experience mental health challenges—and it's on the rise? Yet, talking about it and seeking support can be tough for many men and boys. That’s why, with funding from Movember we're changing the game. We’re bringing more boys into our programmes, giving them a space to grow, connect, and learn about themselves. 💬 94% of boys in our programme say it’s helped them become more self-aware and understand the impact of their actions. This is the power of support and understanding. 🙌 Let’s keep breaking the stigma around men’s mental health. 💪💙 #Movember #MentalHealthMatters

🌟 Another successful Funder visit 🌟 A huge thank you to PaulByrne, CEO of CABWI Awarding Body Charity for visiting our Nursery Mentoring programme at Millburn Academy and Raigmore Primary! Paul was truly inspired by the progress made, saying: "It was an absolute pleasure to meet your staff and the marvellous young people. The progress these young people have made in such a short space of time is remarkable!" 🙌 He also had the chance to meet with the Youth Social Action group, who recently completed a teen mental health project, creating personal 'soothe boxes' filled with their happy items. They're excited to bring this initiative to other schools soon! 💛🎁 #YouthEmpowerment #MentalHealthAwareness #HighlandCouncil

Thanks to Movember a prominent charity dedicated to transforming boys' and men's health, our proposal has been submitted to Neil Gray MSP, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, for consideration. The proposal aims to expand Growing2gether into schools and communities throughout Scotland. This is on the back of a meeting Gavin Morgan (Co-CEO of Growing2gether) held with Education Scotland's CLD and Early Years team and also follows an invitation to Jenny Gilruth MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills) to visit one of our Nursery Mentoring programmes to see the impact this early intervention programme is having for pupils in S3/S4, mentoring children in Nursery and Primary 1. Lady Diana Whitmore (Founder and Co-CEO of Growing2gether) is "delighted that there is a growing interest in our programmes, as we know and can evidence the impact and outcomes that see young people's mental health behaviour and educational attainment improve, through the power of mentoring a young child". Read more: https://lnkd.in/eAmAHbFQ #ScottishGovernment #MorayCouncil #HighlandCouncil #AberdeenCityCouncil

Congrats to Gavin for flying our flag The Clapham Grand for the 'Mo Show' to launch the up and coming Movember campaign.

🌟 Exciting News: Welcome Our New Trustee 🌟 We are delighted to introduce Fay MacRitchie, CEO of Authentic Education Group as the newest member of our Board of Trustees! With Fay’s impressive background in business strategy and transformation, Fay will support us to create new opportunities to grow our programmes and widen our networks. Join us in giving Fay a warm welcome! 👏 #NewTrustee #Welcome #Leadership #Mentoring

Our new Youth Social Action group is underway! 🙌 17 young people from Inverness come together weekly at Eden Court to engage in activities that make a positive impact on their community or society at large. This could involve a wide range of social, environmental, or political causes. We look forward to seeing what project/s they choose to work on this cohort. #iwill #youth-led #edencourt

Happy International Day of Charity! Donate to us today to help EMPOWER OUR YOUTH and make a positive difference in our community. 💪🙏 #InternationalDayofCharity https://lnkd.in/eF8eKfjz

Our Positive and Transpersonal Psychology training kicked off in August with the first two days of a seven-day program, for professionals across Aberdeen City. 🌟 We were blown away (but not surprised 😉) by the calibre of professionals from across the CLD Standards Council Scotland youth team who have joined us in this learning journey: Aberdeen City Council - City Development & Regeneration Barnardo's Penumbra Mental Health♾ Denis Law Legacy Trust - Streetsport Families Outside Team Jak Foundation Sport Aberdeen, GREC Training and Consultancy Wetoo Four Pillars Action for Children Well done to everyone who participated and thank you for all the phenomenal work you do to uplift children, young people, and families across Aberdeen City. We can't wait for Day 3 in September. A special thanks to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Aberdeen City Council for your funding and to Fittie Community Hall for the warm welcome. 💛 #aberdeencity #YouthSupport #PositivePsychology #UKSPF