Promoting the importance of relationships across the care experienced community.
Events
Talk with Health Visitor, Laura Gordon (16th Jan)
11:00 - 00:00Online
Every Friday at 11am, Health Advisor Laura Gordon runs a friendly online chat on Microsoft Teams. You can join in yourself and ask Laura anything, or if you’d prefer, your Village team member can ask questions for you. The sessions are relaxed and led by what you want to talk about—baby development, weaning, sleep issues, or anything else you’re wondering about. Laura is warm, welcoming, and really knows her stuff. If you’d like to join, just email hello@whynottrust.org
Read MoreThe Why Not? Bookclub Mid-Month Check-In January
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.
Read MoreTalk with Health Visitor, Laura Gordon (23rd Jan)
11:00 - 00:00Online
Every Friday at 11am, Health Advisor Laura Gordon runs a friendly online chat on Microsoft Teams. You can join in yourself and ask Laura anything, or if you’d prefer, your Village team member can ask questions for you. The sessions are relaxed and led by what you want to talk about—baby development, weaning, sleep issues, or anything else you’re wondering about. Laura is warm, welcoming, and really knows her stuff. If you’d like to join, just email hello@whynottrust.org
Read MoreThe Village Stay and Play Session Jan
14:00 - 15:30Peterhead Library, Balmoor Terrace, Leisure and Community Centre, Peterhead, AB42 1EP
Come along to our upcoming Stay and Play Session - a great opportunity to socialize, make new connections and enjoy some tasty snacks! Location: Peterhead Library, Balmoor Terrace, Leisure and Community Centre, Peterhead, AB42 1EP Date: 29th January 2026 Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Sasha at sasha.robertson@whynottrust.org
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.