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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

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