SiMY Community Development

SiMY Community Development SiMY works alongside young people and their families to help them achieve their hopes and ambitions for themselves and their community.

The overall aim of SiMY is to develop a sustainable programme of activities for young people and their families in Townhead and the surrounding area which contribute to the development of both individuals and the community as a whole. All activity at SiMY is underpinned by a commitment to experiential learning, which takes place in a range of mainly non-formal and informal settings. We offer adve

nture learning that provides challenging experiences with an uncertain outcome. We seek to stimulate self-reflection to help turn experience into learning. We offer constructive support that helps to make sense of failure and celebrates success. We provide opportunities for service to encourage compassion and make connections between various parts of the community.

11/06/2026

At a time when division, polarisation, and fear seem to be more prominent than ever, we are reminded how important spaces like SiMY are. Spaces that celebrate diversity, that welcome people of every colour, creed, and religion, and spaces that recognise how rich this makes us all.

We are so proud to offer a space like this and so privileged to spend time with young people from all over the world, learning what makes us different, celebrating the similarities we share, and enjoying our collective humanity.

Thank you to everyone who comes to SiMY, everyone who participates their time, energy and effort behind the scenes, and everyone who makes this wonderful community so special.

Thanks also to the funders who make this all possible: The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland Creative Scotland Glasgow City Council

06/06/2026

Thanks to Pinkston Watersports, Glasgow for more fun on the water. This time, the secondary group got to make the most of the sunshine.

Thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland for funding all our weekend adventures this year. Getting outside and into nature is such a central part of our programme.

01/06/2026

Last week, Jess and Molly went down to St Mungo's Primary school for their P1 information day. Thanks for inviting us! It was lovely to see the kids getting to know their new school for the first time, chatting with parents and the other services in the area. Collectively, we make a thriving community 😀👭❤️

16/05/2026

Week 1️⃣ of our The Wake Yard project! 🏄

Learning the correct positions and balance to stand up in the water and giving it a go, as well as a bit of paddleboarding! 🌊

Next week we'll be learning corners! 🤩

Can't wait to see the group develop their skills 🩵

The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland

This year SiMY is supporting the Mental Health Foundation’s ‘Wear it Green’ day in aid of mental health awareness week (...
15/05/2026

This year SiMY is supporting the Mental Health Foundation’s ‘Wear it Green’ day in aid of mental health awareness week (11-17th May).

At SiMY, one of the core aims of our programme is improving young people’s mental health through nature engagement and creative activities. Did you know that spending just 15 to 20 minutes a day in nature can drastically improve mental health by reducing cortisol levels and easing anxiety. So now that the weather is getting brighter why not take a nature walk this weekend?

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/get-involved/fundraising/wear-it-green-day


 
www.mentalhealth.org.uk

09/05/2026

The Primary Group had a lot of fun in the water today at , paddleboarding, kayaking, and enjoying marshmallows around the campfire.

Thanks for making this possible.

🛶🔥😀👭🏊‍♂️

24/04/2026

What we've been up to this week at SiMY 💙

Music'N'Vibes 🎼

&

Climbing 🧗

The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland

17/04/2026

We had a great time on our Juniors Residential at Lochranza Centre on the Isle of Arran! ⛰️

We managed to do some gorge walking, archery and canoeing! 🛶

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Glasgow
G207BE

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