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https://checkout.justgiving.com/c/3434226 We aim to work within relationship based practice and trauma informed practice.

♥️Early intervention and preventative charity providing an emotional holding space for children & families with trauma.

♥️ mental health and well being support. We are a charity set up to offer support to children and young people/families in need doing preventative work. We have developed a program to support children and young people to realise their developmental potential while creating an emotional holding space for them to feel safe enough to work through emotional layers that developed due to trauma. we know by providing this service that this will ease pressures on families. The programmes are peer lead and will naturally evolve in relation to the needs of the children and families. Our programmes provided are a combination of holistic therapies such as children's /young peoples circles, Workshops, Yoga, Pilates , artistic expression, talk therapy, Reiki, Sound healing, Mindfulness, meditation and animal therapy. The programmes also include practical and academic skills such as cooking, maths and literacy. By having such a variation all under one roof then we can find ways that work for each Individual child and young person. Our aim is to get it right for every child.

30/10/2026

❤️The Holding Space-STV Children's Appeal❤️

What an incredible experience! 🥹

We were so lucky to welcome Ewen and Cat from STV Radio into The Holding Space to chat about the work we do, the difference we're making and, most importantly, the amazing children, young people and families who make our charity what it is. ❤️

It was such a lovely opportunity to share not only the challenges families face, but also the fun, laughter, creativity, friendships and connections that happen within our space every single week.

At The Holding Space, we believe relationships are our most fundamental intervention. We want every child and young person to feel seen, heard, understood and accepted for exactly who they are.

Our journey started with a passion to make a difference, and to have our work recognised as part of the STV Children's Appeal is something we are incredibly proud and grateful for.

A huge thank you to Ewen and Cat for making everyone feel so comfortable and for taking the time to hear our stories. And, of course, a massive thank you to all our families who continue to trust us and be part of our journey. 🥰

❤️❤️a massive shout out and thank you Georgia and her wee mam Nicole❤️❤️ we really do have the best young people and parents!

Also a huge thank you to our beautiful board members ILorraine Brown, Fiona Grant Small, Katrina McMaster Miller, Connie Goodwin, Sophie Higgins the most beautiful souls who have donated their time and energy to the holding space from day 1 ❤️ and of course our Chloe Cairney ❤️ legend!!

This is what The Holding Space is all about. Small moments, meaningful connections and making a difference, one relationship at a time. ❤️

STV Radio

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29/10/2026

✨️✨️Tune in to STV Radio this Friday for a very special STV Children's Appeal takeover! 📻✨

Ewen and Cat from STV Radio came along to our "Dance, Act Be you!" Session on Tuesday to hear about The Holding Space and the work we do, meet some of our parents and young people and did some interviews!

We had so much fun and laughter 😃

They were both so incredibly warm and kind chatting away with everyone and we are so grateful for STVs support!

We are incredibly excited to share that our interview with the amazing Ewen and Cat will be hitting the airwaves and social media pages!

Tune in to hear all about the work we do here at The Holding Space, and how we support local children, young people, and families when they need it most.

The STV Children's Appeal does phenomenal work raising funds for Scotland's young people, and we are so proud to be a part of this Friday's takeover.

Set your reminders, turn up the volume, and join us this Friday! 💛🎙️

28/10/2026

We would like to say a massive thank you to Mya Miller who came in last night to deliver our "dance, act, be you" session! It was full of high energy and laughter and the kids just loved it!
The kids were so brilliant at learning the routine!

There is still another 3 weeks of this program if anyone would like to sign up!

We also had some other special guests in Ewen and Cat from STV Radio! Doing interviews for the STV Children's Appeal highlighting The Holding Space and the work we do.

Another post due with more details!

Thank you so much Mya you were absolutely brilliant! And so were our young people!

25/10/2026

♥️We have some amazing news! The Holding Space SCIO has been selected for the Co-op Local Community Fund! 🌟

You can now support us for free just by doing your normal weekly grocery shop. Even better, every time you shop, you could win £500 for yourself and secure a massive £5,000 cash boost for us!

Here is how to support us and enter the monthly Winners Share It All draw in 3 simple steps:

1️⃣ Become a Co-op Member 💳
Download the Co-op App or sign up online if you haven't already. It takes less than two minutes.

2️⃣ Select Us As Your Cause 🗳️
Log into your app, go to the community section, and select The Holding Space SCIO as your chosen cause. You can also click our direct link to select us instantly:

https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmembership.coop.co.uk%2Fcauses%2F104929&data=05%7C02%7C%7C05788e44c0f14b9ade5d08df2dd476a8%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639280062673422080%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=EerM04wWoa5VmkinhYO88A8UerPGfl1gXpw8Tb23R1U%3D&reserved=0

3️⃣ Spend £5 or More 🛒
Every time you spend a minimum of £5 in-store or online and scan your membership card, you are automatically entered into the draw. You get 1 entry for every £5 spent (so a £15 shop gets you 3 entries!).

Every penny raised over the next year helps us continue our vital work in the community. Please select us today, share this link with your friends and family, and good luck in the monthly draw! 🤞💙

17/10/2026

🌿💚 SUPPORT FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS – YOUR TIME TO RECHARGE! 💚🌿

At The Holding Space, we know how much parents and caregivers give to everyone around them. Sometimes, in the middle of caring for others, we forget to take a little time for ourselves. ❤️

That's why, thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, we're offering a special 4-week wellbeing programme for parents and caregivers.

This is your opportunity to pause, take a breath, connect with other parents and caregivers, and enjoy some time just for YOU! 🥰

✨ What's included?

🧘‍♀️ Week 1 – art
Wednesday 18th November

🎨 Week 2 – yoga
Wednesday 25th November

🎶 Week 3 – Sound Healing
Wednesday 2nd December

🧘 Week 4 – Meditation/Reiki
Wednesday 9th December

💚 Every session runs from 6pm–7.30pm and includes supported chat time with our practitioners, alongside a relaxing wellbeing activity.

This is a welcoming, supportive space where you can chat, share experiences, try something new, or simply enjoy a little breathing room away from the demands of everyday life.

You spend so much time looking after everyone else. You deserve support, connection and time for yourself, too. 💚

📅 Wednesdays, 18th November – 9th December 2026
⏰ 6pm–7.30pm
📍 The Holding Space

Spaces may be limited, so get in touch with The Holding Space to find out more and register your interest.

Because supporting families means supporting the people who care for them, too. 💚

10/10/2026

💜 A JAR FULL OF KINDNESS 💜

This week at our creative sessions and joining the dots school program was just AMAZING! 🥰✨

Our young people decorated their very own mason jars, filling them with words of self-love, things they admire about themselves, and all the little things that make them who they are. 💜

But we added something extra special… 💌

Each young person wrote little notes for one another, sharing the things they admire and appreciate about each other, which were then placed inside each person's jar. 🫙💖

✨ So, what's the purpose of our kindness jars?

Sometimes, when we're struggling, our inner voice can be anything but kind. We can forget our strengths, question our worth, and focus on the things we don't like about ourselves.

These jars are a little reminder for those difficult days. When those unkind thoughts creep in, our young people can open their jars and read the beautiful words inside, helping them challenge those thoughts and see themselves through a kinder lens.

Sometimes, we need to borrow the eyes of others to remind ourselves of the good that we struggle to see within ourselves. 💜

And honestly, watching the young people's faces as they read the lovely things others had written about them was just MAGICAL. 🥹💗 Seeing them share their own kind words and the genuine connections that came from those little notes was such a beautiful reminder of the power of kindness.

Because sometimes, the smallest words can make the biggest difference.

We hope that whenever our young people have a difficult day, they remember this session, open their jars, and are reminded of just how special, valued and loved they are. 🫶🏻

A little jar of reminders for the days when we forget how amazing we truly are. 💜✨

A wee pic attached of the kind words our young people shared with our practitioners💜

06/10/2026

🎨✨ CREATIVE NIGHT AT THE HOLDING SPACE! ✨🎨

We’re getting creative again this Wednesday at 6pm! 💕

❤️this is our last session of the current block❤️

This week, we’ll be making some wish jars!

It’s a chance to get creative, chat and have fun 🌿💗

🗓️ Wednesday
⏰ 6pm
💷 £1 donation
🎨 wish jars

Come along, get messy and creative, and make something you can take home! 🥰

📩 please send us a message to book in if you haven't already

30/09/2026

✨️✨️✨️just a wee reminder for everyone that creative group isn't on tonight but will be back next week✨️✨️✨️

25/09/2026

💃✨ DANCE • ACT • BE YOU! ✨🎭

We’re excited to launch a brand-new 4-week dance, acting & creativity programme at The Holding Space, led by our amazing Young Person Ambassador, Mya! 💗

Mya is 15 and loves performing, dancing and acting, and she’s bringing her energy and creativity to The Holding Space ! 🌟

Mya has performed in the Edinburgh Fringe, London theatre and lots of theatres in Scotland, my favourite was seeing her perform as Mrs pots in beauty and the beast 😍

Across the 4 weeks, young people will have the chance to:

💃 Learn fun dance routines
🎵 Try out TikTok dance trends
🎭 Explore acting and drama games
✨ Build confidence and self-expression
🎨 Get creative and have fun
🤝 Meet others and enjoy being part of a supportive group

This is all about moving, creating, performing and being YOU! 🫶

📅 4-week programme
✨️starting on tuesday 27th October
⏰ 50-minute sessions
👧🧑 Ages 8+
♥️£4 per session

Whether your child already loves performing or is simply looking to try something new, everyone is welcome! 💕

Come along, have fun and let your creativity shine! ⭐

📩 Spaces are limited — get in touch with The Holding Space for more information or to book a place.

25/09/2026

♥️Another great wee nite at our creative sessions!!♥️

We made lots of different creations using clay and then decorated our own tote bags! The kids had the best idea of using the bags as Halloween bags to collect all their treats while trick or treating!!

This block of creative sessions are back with the final week on 7th October!

On that nite we will be decorating our clay creations and then making wish/gratitude/compliments jars!

Get in touch to book your space for the 7th October

We really are so blessed with the most amazing young people, parents and families accessing our services, we are so grateful 🙏 ♥️

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