Posts by Sian McCluskey

Earlier this year, Intandem worked with 51 care experienced children and young people to inform the Oversight Board for The Promise’s fourth report. In conversations across Scotland, young people aged 8-18 shared what matters to them, what is working well, where change is still needed and what would make the greatest difference to their lives…

The Intandem mentoring programme is set to expand over the next five years with a major investment from The National Lottery Community Fund.  Thanks to National Lottery players, Inspiring Scotland has received almost £4.5 million over five years from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK. The funding will be…

In 2024, over 11,800 young people in Scotland were experiencing the care system, with more on the edge of care or informal care arrangements. All young people need support to navigate life’s ups and downs and reach their full potential – but right now, the number of volunteer mentors available to support young people experiencing the…