Stories

There is hope… everybody wants better for their bairn As the Head Teacher of Dalmarnock Primary School for the past 9 years, Nancy has seen the area change beyond recognition and the school double in size to over 400 children. There are now 46 different mother tongues spoken in the school. Well-loved by colleagues, students […]

It all comes down to trauma, and nobody’s safe from trauma. Jordan works with young people who have experienced trauma. He supports them to re-engage using hip-hop, rapping, song writing, DJ’ing and music production. He helps young people to develop new skills whilst addressing issues around confidence, self-esteem and wellbeing by exploring self expression in […]

The custody suite below St Leonard’s Police Station is an intimidating environment: windowless corridors are lined both sides with thick metal doors, well-worn whiteboards and busy charge bar. However, within this bleak and hectic setting there is hope and support. Jess and her team provide round-the-clock care to people who are in crisis. Not only […]

Success to me means being able to look in the mirror every morning and like what I see, knowing I’m not perfect but I’m me, I’m alright.

I thought I was a big man until I went in there,” he admits. “I quickly realised that jail isn’t for me but when I got back out I just fell back in with the same crowd and it all spiralled out of control again. Causing mayhem Smoking weed, drinking, taking drugs, stealing cars and […]

“I was born into a family system that was involved in criminality,” says James, now a successful mentor working with vulnerable young people but once a criminal with a grim record of offences. “It wasn’t a career choice for me it was just the way it was. It was natural. Swimming underwater Though James insists […]

Working as a GP in one of Edinburgh’s most socially deprived areas, Carey believes her key role is being an advocate for her patients. It’s not just about consultations. It’s about raising awareness in bigger conversations about the difficulties people are experiencing in their day-to-day lives.