Promoting the importance of relationships across the care experienced community.
Events
North Lanarkshire Birth Parent Meet-up
13:00 - 15:00Join us on 11th June at Airdrie Library for an Arts & Crafts Meet-Up for North Lanarkshire birth parents to get creative, enjoy a chat, and connect in a warm, supportive space.
Read MoreWhy Not Bookclub - June Session
11:00 - 12:00Online
Love books or want to start? Join our online Book Club and connect, discuss, and discover something new every month.
Read MoreWee Campus & University of Strathclyde Event
11:15 - 15:30Graham Hills Building, University of Strathclyde
We are excited to announce our upcoming in person day event with University of Strathclyde. Join us for a fun, student-led day focused on what really helps CE&E students thrive at college and university. This in-person event is open to all care experienced and estranged students from any college or university.
Read MoreWhy Not Bookclub - July Session
11:00 - 12:00Online
Love books or want to start? Join our online Book Club and connect, discuss, and discover something new every month.
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.