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. 

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Latest news

  • Upstream Downstream
    The ‘Fabulous Ladies’
    Friday, July 17th 2026
    At our 'Doing Data Differently' event at Stirling in June 2026, we were forunate to have insight from Ruth Glassborow, Director of Population Health and Wellbeing at Public Health Scotland. Ruth acknowledged the pressures on ‘downstream’ services and the challenge to ‘get upstream’ within a system that demands compliance and performance metrics via inspection and audit reports. This recently collected story brings this to life. Read the article
  • Strathmartine Celebration for MIHF
    Strathmartine Makes It Happen
    Monday, May 4th 2026

    Twenty-three community groups who are set to bring about positive change in their communities have been named as worthy recipients of the Strathmartine Make it Happen Fund by What Matters to You (WM2U) at a Celebration event at Downfield Juniors Football Club.

    The fund is run by local communities for local people and enables families and community groups to set the fund’s priorities and design the funding proposal process for their area.

    Read the article
  • March 9th Event
    Investing in whole family support: the impact of voice-led decision making
    Tuesday, March 17th 2026

    On 9th March What Matters to You were able to bring together over 100 people with a passion and interest in "Investing in whole family support".

    Whether you were able to attend or not, this compact four page summary document gives you access to all that was discussed on the day and links to all the presentations that were given.

    A great summary of an extraordinarly productive event.

    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.