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Twenty-one 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 Successful Applicants Receive Strathmartine Make it Happen Fund

Reflective Blog from Craig Tomlinson who is Head of Insight at BBC Children in Need. Read the article Why learning is the key to change

The Make it Happen Fund, a community-led initiative to bring positive change to communities in Dundee is extending its reach across Dundee to support more communities.

The funds will open in the East End Ward (Douglas, Craigie, Mid-Craigie & Linlathen) and the North East Ward (Dalclaverhouse, Mill O'Mains, Emmock Woods, Whitfield, Fintry & Ballumbie) on Monday 1st September and full details can be found on the following respective web pages.

Read the article Make It Happen Fund Extends Its Reach

NHS Tayside and What Matters to You are working together to enhance access to high-quality, compassionate support around termination of pregnancy in communities across Dundee.

This project is grounded in a shared commitment to supporting communities, particularly women and young people, with warmth, dignity and expert medical care during what can be a deeply personal and difficult time. The team of trained professionals delivering this service offers not just clinical expertise, but emotional support and a safe, non-judgemental environment for anyone seeking care.

Read the article Safe, compassionate termination of pregnancy services in Dundee

Thanks to STV News for the coverage of the launch of our Make It Happen Fund in the Strathmartine Ward. 

Read the article Strathmartine Makes It Happen on STV News

On 23rd April, over 100 people came together at the Regional Performance Centre in Dundee for something more than just an event. The Columban Gathering, co-hosted by What Matters 2 You (WM2U), Dundee City Council, and Columba 1400, was a day grounded in human connection, shared purpose, and belief in the potential of people and place.

Read the article Reflections from the WM2U Columban Gathering

Individual and community achievements were celebrated on 24 April at a special event hosted by Columba 1400 and What Matters to You (WM2U). The Columban Gathering, which took place at the Regional Performance Centre in Dundee, was a celebration of young people, families and practitioners who are creating impactful, values-led change in their communities.

Read the article Remarkable Community Achievements Celebrated

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 Successful Applicants of Lochee Make it Happen Fund

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 A Community Conversation in Clackmannanshire