Case Studies

Equipped for Learning has provided digital devices for learning for all pupils and classrooms in Midlothian. Key to this project is the support that goes alongside this provision. This includes the installation of assistive software and literacy support on each device, safeguarding technology, and assistance for teachers, pupils, and families to help them use their devices effectively. The project…

The Salford Tackling Poverty Strategy takes a systematic approach to tackling poverty and inequality, highlighting poverty as a societal rather than an individual issue. The strategy recognises the importance of a cooperative approach and coordinating the city-wide efforts in tackling poverty. Developed in extensive cooperation with the Salford Poverty Truth Commission and other local organisation…

Rough Sleeping in Coventry was a project commissioned by CCC who wished to co-create their rough sleeping strategy with those who have lived experience of homelessness and rough sleeping. Partnering with Arts Homelessness International and Katy Rubin - Legislative Theatre practitioner, they worked to integrate co-production across CCC’s work.

The Angus Cost of Living Road Shows project offered support to the most vulnerable individuals residing in the Angus Council region and helped them to access help and support for their financial difficulties. The project supported low-income households who were disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis. This was done by establishing positive relationships b…

The Think Poverty sessions were developed to highlight the impact living in poverty has on people’s lives and wellbeing. These are online, interactive sessions where staff can discuss the reality of poverty in a judgement-free space. The sessions raise awareness of the impact poverty on the lives of local people, as well as the national big picture. While these sessions raise awareness of poverty,…

Inclusive Homework Club is a charity located in Glasgow that provides educational support to ethnic minority groups, refugees and people seeking asylum. Their core project is the Homework support for families who live in the South of Glasgow, matching tutors and students. They also deliver ESOL and IT Skills for Integration Project to support the parents overcome the different challenges of langua…

Aberdeen is Jist Scunnered is a group of individuals and organisations concerned about inequality and inequitable distribution of wealth. The project defines itself as a radical political platform that aims for political change through local discussion groups that raise political awareness and encourage broader political participation in deprived communities. The group is focused on questioning th…

The project is delivered in partnership with Fife Gingerbread and Citizens Advice and Rights Fife, and is centred around tackling child poverty. Empowering lone parents on their journey towards work, education and/or training through a holistic approach to employability, that is delivered at a pace that meets the needs of the family rather than the expected outputs of the funder.

An NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) Acute Services partnership project to mitigate the impact of the cost-of-living crisis amongst socioeconomically deprived inpatients upon discharge back into the community. Provided by NHSGGC’s Aroma Café on the day of discharge, the two-day food package of fresh and non-perishable foods is provided by Aroma Café and Trussell Trust food banks within Greate…

Fife’s cross-agency Stigma Toolkit is an introductory toolkit which informs and promotes best daily inclusive practices for a broad array of service providers. Lived experiences of stigma within Fife’s socioeconomically deprived communities have informed this service provision partnership approach to: inform best practice, provide insight, and provide the tools to challenge structural stigmatisati…