Promoting the importance of relationships across the care experienced community.
Events
Paint and Connect - Ellon
12:00 - 15:30Rowlands Pharmacy, Market Street, Ellon AB41 9JD
We're excited to be offering three additional Paint and Connect sessions for birth parents across Aberdeenshire. These relaxed and welcoming events provide an opportunity to meet others, enjoy a creative activity and lunch, learn more about The Village, and help shape future support for birth parents in their local communities.
Read MoreNorth Lanarkshire Coffee and Catch Up - Airdrie
13:00 - 15:00Café @ 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!
Read MorePaint and Connect - Inverurie
12:00 - 15:30Tesco, Harlaw Road, Inverurie AB51 4SR
We're excited to be offering three additional Paint and Connect sessions for birth parents across Aberdeenshire. These relaxed and welcoming events provide an opportunity to meet others, enjoy a creative activity and lunch, learn more about The Village, and help shape future support for birth parents in their local communities.
Read MorePlay & Connect at Little Lions North Lanarkshire
11:00 - 12:30Little 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.
Read MoreWelcome 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.