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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.

Latest news

"Kirkton is a proper community"

Friday, November 29th 2024

Since WM2U started working in Kirkton with families in 2023 we have witnessed at first hand the capacity and the capability of local families to share experiences and together explore solutions to things that matter most to them in their community.
Working alongside the Dundee City Council Community Empowerment Team and the newly formed Kirkton Community Centre SCIO, WM2U has been priveledged to support Kirkton parents to develop additional activities for their community including an additional community cafe.
Read the article "Kirkton is a proper community"
Using Data Better to Achieve Improved Outcomes for Children and Families

Sunday, November 3rd 2024

What Matters to You and The Promise Scotland are pleased to invite you to our 2nd data event in follow-up to our April 2024 gathering, where we agreed the importance of sharing progress and learning on the way Scotland collects data and evidence to help improve outcomes for children and families and make a real difference to their lives.
Where: COSLA Conference Centre, 19 Haymarket Yards Edinburgh EH12 5BH
When: Thursday, November 28 · 10am - 2:30pm
Read the article Using Data Better to Achieve Improved Outcomes for Children and Families
Crochet Comforts

Friday, September 27th 2024
Working with the Clackmannanshire Council Family Wellbeing Partnership (FWP) we are delighted to be supporting a group of parents at the Bowmar Centre in a new group called 'Crochet Comforts'. Read the article Crochet Comforts

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.