Link Up is the fourth Inspiring Scotland programme delivered in partnership with Host Organisations in 10 communities across Scotland. Link Up is working with partners in Larkfield (Greenock), Leith (Edinburgh), NW Kilmarnock, Possilpark (Glasgow), Mar Policies & Bowmar (Alloa), N Motherwell, Muirhouse (Edinburgh), Whitfield (Dundee), Gallatown (Kirkcaldy) and the Gorbals (Glasgow). The aim of Lin
k Up is to increase opportunities for individuals in communities to come together, get to know different people, participate and help each other. Link Up is facilitating simple activities - suggested and developed by the community - and is exploring how this can increase social networks, confidence and self-esteem. Robust monitoring and evaluation will look at the difference these activities make to community integration. Over-time, Link Up will also look at what longer-term outcomes emerge – making a connection between improved individual and community resilience & well-being to community safety and health indicators. Link Up is being delivered with funding and support from the Scottish Government’s CashBack for Communities programme.
