Promoting the importance of relationships across the care experienced community.
Events
The Why Not? Bookclub Mid-month Check-in April
11:00 - 12:00Online
Bookclub will have a video call on the first Wednesday of every month from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. with a mid-month (every two weeks) dedicated hour where members can discuss their progress in the book and share their thoughts on it in Whatsapp: Bookclub. If you would like to join, please contact a team member to join.
Read MorePeer Group Meetup - Motherwell
14:00 - 16:00Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell
Our monthly peer group meetups provide a relaxed and welcoming space for birth parents in North Lanarkshire to connect with others who share similar experiences. Held once a month, these supportive sessions offer time to chat, enjoy light refreshments, and take part in optional arts and crafts.
Read MorePeer Group Meetup - Airdrie
14:00 - 16:00West End Park, Airdrie
Our monthly peer group meetups provide a relaxed and welcoming space for birth parents in North Lanarkshire to connect with others who share similar experiences. Held once a month, these supportive sessions offer time to chat, enjoy light refreshments, and take part in optional arts and crafts.
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.