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Who Cares? Scotland supports care experienced people to have their voice heard and we make that happen in a number of ways.
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My Empowered Voices Experience
Wondering if our Empowered Voices Programme is right for you? Previous participant Miranda shares what she gained from the programme and why she’d encourage others to apply.
Why connection matters for Care Experienced peopleÂ
With our annual Summer Festival taking place this week, Kay, our CEO, explains why connection is essential for Care Experienced people, why our local groups and events make such a difference and why we need your support to keep them going.
Celebrating our Volunteers
It’s Volunteers’ Week, and to celebrate we are looking back on the role our volunteers have played at Who Cares? Scotland – from 1978 to the present day!
Meet our new Chief Executive – Kay McKerrell!
We sat down with our new Chief Executive to learn all about her, her experiences and what she plans to bring to Who Cares? Scotland!
Locked up: Children’s Experience in the Scottish Prison System Â
As part of Care Experienced History Month, Andrew Kendrick, Emeritus Professor at the University of Strathclyde, explores the experience of care for children in Scotland’s prison system.
Final Reflections from Louise
As Louise steps down as Chief Executive of Who Cares? Scotland after five years, we asked her to look back on her time leading the organisation and share what has stayed with her.
Meet our new Chair of the Board – Michael Stewart!
We sat down with our new Chair of the Board Michael to learn all about him, his experiences and his plans for the role!
Running for Who Cares? Scotland: Jeremy Dusts Off His Trainers After 40 Years
Jeremy, shares his journey back to distance running and tells us why he was determined to complete a half marathon to raise money for Who Cares? Scotland.
Walking with Love: Catching Up with Kirsty McNeill MP After Her 23-Mile Kiltwalk
After completing the 23-mile walk to Loch Lomond, we caught up with Kirsty McNeill to hear about her experience and fundraising efforts. Having already raised nearly £2,000 for Who Cares? Scotland, Kirsty shared why supporting Care Experienced people is so important to her.
Escaping the Bombers: The Experience of Children Evacuated during WW2 in Scotland
As part of Care Experienced History Month, Andrew Kendrick, Emeritus Professor at the University of Strathclyde, explores the experience of care for children evacuated during WW2 in Scotland.
Louise: Why It’s Time to Take Action on Advocacy
Our Chief Executive Louise, shares her thoughts on the need for a statutory right to lifelong, independent advocacy and why she is determined to see this right included in the Promise Bill. With Scotland at a pivotal moment in delivering the Promise, Louise and Who Cares? Scotland are calling for action on advocacy to turn commitments into reality.
Belonging by Alastair McIver
Member, Alastair McIver, describes his experience speaking at the 2024 Love Rally and the difference between ‘fitting in’ and true belonging. First published in the Winter 24 issue of SpeakOut.
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This programme is a commitment from us to help the care community learn vital campaigning, activism and public speaking skills. You will make connections with other influential Care Experienced people and have the opportunity to drive change together.
With a city centre start and finish, the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run is a celebration of everything that makes Glasgow truly great. Join thousands of runners taking part to challenge themselves and raise money for a good cause.
The right candidate for this post will be brilliant at forming positive relationships with children and young people. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, adaptable to a wide range of contexts.  You will enjoy working collaboratively with partners.  
Are you passionate about children and young people’s rights and would you like to help Care Experienced children and young people engage in activities to build their skills and confidence?
The right candidate for this post will be brilliant at forming positive relationships with children and young people. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, adaptable to a wide range of contexts.  You will enjoy working collaboratively with partners.  
The Kiltwalk is a unique Scottish charity event, which brings together walkers of all ages and abilities for an unforgettable fun day. Join us for this year’s Dundee Kiltwalk.
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