Annual Report 2023/24 - Case Studies

Improved access and reduced inequality in Shetland's playparks by working with families. 

Provision of food and clothing for the local community, leading to signposting to other supports. 

The participative process of developing Shetland's BSL Plan. 

Visit from Donna Hall, the architect of a transformation in the relationship between communities and public services. 

Working through the complexities of data sharing to better understand local need, to reduce inequalities.

Taking the employability service out to local communities on a regular basis, removing barriers to support. 

Investment in development officers to enable local social, environmental and economic development. 

Facilitating donation of sports and outdoor wear removing barriers to people undertaking physical activity, across Shetland. 

Bespoke training, designed and delivered to local emergency service teams to enable them to respond more effectively to people with a Learning Disability. 

Young people designing and running creative workshops, movies and music for young people. 

Rural Energy Hub, Brae Campus and NHS service changes coming together to improve outcomes for local communities. 

Understanding of young people's perceptions of alcohol and drug culture and why they chose to use, to inform stategic planning. 

A comfortable non-judgemental space for people to meet, where support and services are designed around need. 

Events to raise awareness, capacity and enthusiasm about the United Nations Convention on the rights of a Child. 

Helping to mitigate the cost of living crisis, by providing warm, safe spaces in the community.

Opportunity for young people and adults to meet with service users to learn and develop valuable life-skills. 

Creative practitioners working with young peple with neuro-divergent conditions, to create a film telling the story of 12 young people. 

Online platform to help residents and service providers, access and share information about local services, groups and support.