What matters to you

Giving a voice to the community

What Matters to You (WM2U) is an initiative focused on community-based systems change, collaborating with families in Dundee and Clackmannanshire. 

System change involves altering the conditions that perpetuate problems, with a core focus on amplifying the voices of those with lived experiences. Our strategy begins by getting to know families in local communities to explore ways to address what truly matters to them. 

By focusing on relationships in communities, we aim to support a culture of trust and families truly feeling supported at the right time. 

Read more about us

Latest news

  • Lochee MIHF Succesful applicants
    Successful Applicants of Lochee Make it Happen Fund
    Tuesday, April 15th 2025

    Thirteen community groups set to bring about positive change in their communities have been named as worthy recipients of the Lochee Make it Happen Fund (MIHF) from What Matters to You (WM2U). 

    Read the article
  • Clackmannanshire Community Conversation
    A Community Conversation in Clackmannanshire
    Tuesday, March 18th 2025

    The voice of the community is at the heart of everything we do at What Matters to You. Our work is helping us to see - and hear - valuable insights that we are using to help influence how services are delivered locally, and in a way that matters to those who use them. 

    Read the article
  • Dartington looking out over Dundee
    Dartington Evaluation
    Friday, March 7th 2025

    What Matters 2 You (WM2U) are delighted that Dartington Service Design Lab have joined us to undertake an independent evaluation of WM2U learning journey and the overall approach. This evaluation seeks to understand the impact of the approach and how WM2U best achieves real change and benefit for communities, practitioners, and decision makers.

    The initial phase of work with Dartington is underway that included immersion visits to both Dundee City Council and Clackmannanshire Council

    Sean Manzi, Senior Researcher and Data Specialist at Dartington Service Design Lab, said:

    Read the article
Your experience of WM2U

Whenever anybody asks me what my personal journey was like with it, I really cannae describe it.    …I know I had one, but it’s hard to describe….

With my daughter we have come on so much. The difference is our relationship is amazing. In the beginning it was the school I had approached about (her). I thought something was happening and I needed help. The school made me feel like it was my fault. When I started the Columba group there was no judgement there, just understanding and kindness. They have just been there all the time when I needed anybody, and I think it is great.