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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

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 Dartington Evaluation

If there were three words to sum up the most recent Values Based Leadership Experience (VBLE) for the community then these are the three chosen by parents from Whitfield and Fintry as they completed a three-day residential experience at Duchally near Auchterarder.

Read the article Amazing, Emotional and Progressive.

We are positive and hopeful in Clackmannanshire, as we begin to understand the human aspects of change. Read the article Transformation of Whole Family Support is Coming

Since 2019, there has been a series of learning partner reports, literature reviews and learning updates, many of which are available on the WM2U website.
We are delighted to share a new portfolio of learning and evaluation reports based on the experience of working in East Ayrshire and Dundee.

Read the article 2024 Learning and Evaluation Reports

Members of the Kirkton Community celebrated their achievements in leadership at a special celebration event on 15th January among the stunning surroundings of Forbes of Kingennie Country Retreat. Read the article Celebrating Leadership: Kirkton community look to values-based leadership skills

Thanks to STV News for sharing the launch of our Make It Happen Fund in Lochee ward in Dundee.

The Lochee Make It Happen Fund is run by local people for local people. The aim is to support and encourage local groups, by offering funding to them to support projects and initiatives that create positive change within their communities.

Read the article Make It Happen Fund on STV News

The Make it Happen Fund, a community-led initiative to bring positive change to communities in Dundee has launched today (6th January). The fund is run by local communities for local people and will enable families and community groups to set the fund’s priorities and design the funding proposal process for their area. Read the article What Matters to You to bring positive change for Dundee communities with the launch of the Make it Happen Fund