Centred Scot

15/10/2026

💡 Spotlight on a unique piece of art called ‘Second-hand Smoke’ created by Daye Allan Art for Centred at this year's Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival Highland.

Emerging artist Daye was the sole Highlands representative to showcase his work at the prestigious Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh earlier this year.

Daye’s bust is covered in old black and white photographs, safety pins and lace.

The photos represent reflecting on the past, whilst the lace represents dissociation from reality, and the safety pins illustrate the double-edged security and potential danger of human connection.

Come and see ‘Second-hand Smoke’ at Eden Court Theatre and Cinema before 28 October, as well as a wide range of exhibits that aren't to be missed.

Find out more - https://centred.scot/mental-health-exhibition/

14/10/2026

🍂 30 miles. One community. Lasting Change. 🧡

This autumn, we're encouraging you to walk 30 miles by 30 November to help make the Highlands somewhere mental health matters and people feel supported.

By taking part, you can prioritise taking time for your own wellbeing, while helping ensure people across the Highlands can continue accessing essential mental health support.

🌟 That's why getting involved in challenges like these matter.

Fundraising challenges aren't just about reaching a financial target. They're about what that money can do. Fundraising allows us to reach more people and develop more spaces where people can access support, especially in rural areas across Highland communities.

Every day we see the lasting difference this support is making to local people's lives, helping people connect with others and feel part of their community.

By taking part, you're helping us continue and develop our services, so more people across the Highlands can access support before they reach crisis point.

🤝 Ready to get involved?
👣 Walk 30 miles by 30 November, at your own pace.
🧡 Choose to support Centred, Clarity Walk or our award-winning Discovery College
🎁 Receive a free hat to keep you warm on your walks

Walk solo, get your friends involved or take on the challenge with colleagues.

Sign up today: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/walk-30-miles-this-autumn

12/10/2026

🖼️ It was amazing to see so many people at the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival Highland Opening Gathering at Eden Court Theatre and Cinema on Friday!

We're delighted to be part of this inspiring festival, collaborating with talented Highland artists Daye Allan Art, Lindsey Gallacher Jewellery and Art, Helen Denerley and Jordan Fergusson to create unique pieces of art exploring the theme of Reflections and encourage conversations around mental health and wellbeing.

Each piece offers a unique reflection on the theme, inviting us to see the world through a different lens. Through creativity, these talented Highland artists explore emotions, share experiences and challenge perspectives, reminding us that reflection can help us better understand ourselves and each other, and spark conversations that can create real, lasting change.

You can still visit the exhibition and see the artwork at Eden Court until 28 October. Come along and experience these thought provoking pieces for yourself!

Find out more: https://centred.scot/mental-health-exhibition/

💬 Can art change the way we think or talk about mental health? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

10/10/2026

🌎 World Mental Health Day

From the Highlands to the rest of the world, we believe everyone should have access to good mental health support

No one’s situation is the same, that’s why we offer different types of mental health and well-being support.

Find out more about the support we can offer: www.centred.scot

Let’s look out for each other, today and every other day.

From all the team at Centred 🧡

09/10/2026

🧡 A career that works around YOU!

Looking for a job that fits around your life, not the other way around?

We’re on the look out for Social Care Workers.

At Centred, we know life doesn’t look the same for everyone. That’s why we offer a variety of hours and work schedules, helping you find a balance between work, family and everything else that matters to you.

And the best part? You’ll be doing a job that genuinely makes a difference.

As a Social Care Worker, you’ll support people in your local community to live with greater independence, confidence and wellbeing. It’s a chance to build meaningful relationships, learn new skills and finish each day knowing you’ve made a positive impact on someone’s life.

⏱️ Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
🧡 A rewarding career where you make a real difference
🤝 Be part of a supportive team
🌱 Opportunities to learn, grow and develop

Find a career with purpose. View our available roles here: https://centred.scot/vacancies/

💬 Interested? Get in touch: [email protected]

👉 Your next chapter could start here.

08/10/2026

🐯 What a fantastic day out at Highland Wildlife Park 🐾

Our Lochaber community had a brilliant time at Highland Wildlife Park, enjoying a day filled with amazing animals, plenty of laughs and lots of time together.

From exploring the park to seeing the animals up close, it was a chance to get out, have fun, try something different and make some fantastic memories. 📸

And this is exactly what your fundraising helps make possible.

The money raised for Centred helps create opportunities like this for the people we support, bringing people together, building confidence, reducing isolation and, most importantly, helping people enjoy life.

Every donation really does make a difference. 🧡

A huge thank you to everyone who fundraises, donates and supports Centred. Days like this show just how much your support means.

Take a look at some of the highlights from their day! 👇

06/10/2026

Go on Graeme! 🏅

A huge thank you to Graeme for completing The AJ Bell Great Scottish Run half marathon on Sunday and raising an incredible £620 for Centred in support of his brother. 🧡

Running a marathon is an incredible challenge in itself, but choosing to do it to raise money for a cause that has supported someone you love makes it even more meaningful.

Any funds raised allow us to continue providing mental health and wellbeing support to people across the Highlands and their families who may be facing some of the most difficult times in their lives.

Graeme, thank you for putting yourself through the miles, raising awareness and helping us continue to be there for people when they need us most. 🙌

04/10/2026

🧡 SUPPORT SHOULDN'T HAVE TO WAIT FOR A CRISIS.

Mental health support can make a life-changing difference long before someone reaches breaking point.

At Centred, we believe everyone deserves access to support when they need it, not just when things reach crisis point.

Across the Highlands, our teams provide face-to-face mental health and wellbeing support, creating safe, welcoming spaces where people can feel heard, understood and valued.

Through face-to-face support, community activities and meaningful connections, we help people:

🙌 Build confidence and self-esteem
🌱 Develop healthier coping strategies
🤝 Create friendships and supportive networks
🫂 Reduce isolation and reconnect with their communities
⛰️ Rediscover independence, purpose and hope

Our support is about more than being there during difficult times. It's about helping people recognise their strengths, explore their potential and build a more fulfilling future. By being present in our communities, we're helping people take positive steps towards better mental health and wellbeing, one conversation, one connection and one day at a time.

02/10/2026

🧡 RUNNING FOR HIS BROTHER. RUNNING FOR A REASON.

This Sunday, Graeme Buchan is taking on the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run Half Marathon, but this challenge is about so much more than crossing a finish line. He's running for his brother, and for a charity that he said has made a genuine difference to his brother's life.

Graeme said that Centred has given his brother opportunities to explore the Highlands, discover new places and experience activities he may never otherwise have had access to. More than that, it's helped him build confidence, develop independence and find a real sense of adventure.

For Graeme and his family, this support means everything.

Now, Graeme is taking on a half marathon to give something back to Centred, a charity that he feels has given his brother so much. Every mile is a tribute to the difference that care, connection and opportunity can make to someone's life.

Please help Graeme go the extra mile. Share this post or donate if you can. Every donation will help Centred continue supporting people and creating opportunities that can make real, lasting change to lives across the Highlands.

Donate here:

Help Graeme Buchan raise money to support CENTRED

30/09/2026

⛰️ £1,642.81 raised. One very big walk. And one incredible team in Lochaber.

It started with a simple idea from John Brooks a few months ago:

“I’d like to do the West Highland Way, Kinlochleven to Fort William.” So, naturally… we did. 😂

And despite the weather, our staff and people we support got out there, took on the challenge and made it a day to remember.

The result?

£1,642.81 raised for Centred Lochaber.

That money will help support our local services and create more opportunities for connection, activities and trips for the people we support.

This was about more than just the funds raised. This was about people coming together, getting outside, supporting each other and doing something they could be proud of. And we are so incredibly proud of everyone involved. 🙌

A huge thank you to everyone who took part, donated, helped organise, supported behind the scenes and cheered us on along the way

John described the day as:

“A fantastic day, a great day out, we did it despite the weather. 🌧️Thank you to everyone for raising so much money. Thank you to all staff and service users who took part.”

And when we asked John if he’d do it again?

“Absolutely, in better weather next time, maybe in May time and go from Fort William to Kinlochleven.”

Seem's like we’ve already got next year’s sponsored walk planned 👀

£1,642.81. Raised together. Walked together. Centred together. 🧡