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

  • COSLA Excellence Awards
    COSLA Excellence Awards
    Tuesday, November 18th 2025

    Congratulations to Dundee City Council on winning the Strengthening Communities & Local Democracy award at the recent COSLA Excellence Awards in recognition of their work with What Matters 2 You to transform conditions to deliver whole system, place-based approaches which put local people at the front and centre of everything they do.

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  • MIHF Updates
    Make It Happen Fund Briefings
    Wednesday, October 1st 2025

    We are delighted to share the latest briefings on our Make It Happen Fund as we make strong progress with the continued roll-out in Dundee and in Clackmannanshire. This has been made possible because of our wonderful funders: BBC Children in Need, The Hunter Foundation, The Robertson Trust, William Grant Foundation, The Northwood Foundation, and the NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation

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  • Dr Emily Whyte
    Why growing capabilities matters, and the difference it can make
    Thursday, September 25th 2025

    When I first started working with WM2U, I was struck by how different it felt to the usual way organisations are designed and governed. It wasn’t about meeting targets, ticking boxes, or filling out forms - instead, it was putting into practice the principles we often hear about - relational, person-centred, trauma-informed, strengths and rights-based. But the question is - what does that actually look and feel like in practice?

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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.