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Promoting the importance of relationships across the care experienced community.

Events

27 Aug 2026

Health and Wellbeing Roadshow - Glasgow

10:00 - 15:00

Netherton Community Centre, 358 Netherton Rd, Glasgow G13 1AX

Join us at the Health and Wellbeing Roadshow on 27th August at Netherton Community Centre in Glasgow, where Village team member Sarah Jane will have a stall with information about The Village!

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10 Sep 2026

North Lanarkshire Coffee and Catch Up - Airdrie

13:00 - 15:00

Café @ the Square, The Market Square, 33 Graham Street, Airdrie, ML6 6DD

Are you a parent whose child is no longer in their care in North Lanarkshire and who has been impacted by the care system? Join us for a coffee, a chat and a chance to connect with others. Come along, have a cuppa and spend some time together. Everyone’s welcome!

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14 Sep 2026

Play & Connect at Little Lions North Lanarkshire

11:00 - 12:30

Little Lions Play Café, 258 Main Street, Bellshill, ML4 1AB

Are you a care-experienced parent in North Lanarkshire? Come along with your wee one for a relaxed morning at Little Lions Play Café. Enjoy some free play, have a cuppa and a chat, and meet other parents from The Village.

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Welcome to The Why Not? Trust

"The Why Not? Trust gives me opportunities that I would never have dreamed of doing." - Amber, Young Adult

At the Why Not? Trust, we believe in the power of meaningful relationships for those with experience of care. We started by supporting young people moving on from care and have now expanded our focus to help people at all stages of life, especially when they become parents or students.

We do this by:

Supporting Wellbeing: We promote positive relationships and celebrate the strengths of care-experienced individuals. We create opportunities to help everyone thrive.

Building Communities: We foster supportive spaces where people can connect. Here, you can ask for help or offer support to others without fear of stigma or discrimination.

Encouraging Learning: We use positive storytelling to highlight challenges and promote good practices. We believe everyone has the power to create change and honour our commitment to Keep the Promise.

News

31 Jul 2026

July 2026 Newsletter Out Now

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21 Jul 2026

Behind the Scenes: Care Experienced Parents Charter Animation Premiere & The Village's 4th Birthday

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10 Jul 2026

New Podcast Out Now with Health Visitor, Laura Gordon

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30 Jun 2026

June 2026 Newsletter Out Now

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