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News and events from Why Not?

22 Feb 2023

Come join us

Looking for a role where you can really make a difference and help #KeepThePromise.

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13 Feb 2023

Research published into the number of births to care experienced teenagers and women in Scotland

We commissioned CELCIS, the Centre for Excellence for Children’s Care and Protection, to produce an estimate of the number of pregnancies and births per year to care experienced teenagers and women aged 14 to 24 in Scotland.

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13 Feb 2023

Blog - Developing a village to care for the child (and the family)

Moira Greentree, discusses the value of finding out how many care experienced teenagers and young people give birth in Scotland each year and how this information will be used to ensure the right support is developed.

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06 Oct 2022

We are recruiting for a Data & Administration Coordinator

Are you the person who can help drive forward our data and reporting processes whilst providing administration support for the organisation?

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06 Oct 2022

We are seeking a Content Creator for our new Online Hub

The Trust is looking to recruit someone part time that has the skills and ability to create engaging and interesting digital content for young people moving on from care, and beyond.

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11 May 2022

Nominate The Why Not? Trust to receive £1000

Movement for Good are running a grant scheme where charities can be awarded £1000 with prize draws taking place in June, September and across 12 days in December.

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09 May 2022

We are recruiting a new Youth & Community Development Co-ordinator to help us #KeepThePromise

The Why Not? Trust is excited to announce we have been awarded funding from The Promise Partnership - Good Childhood fund to enable us to recruit a new team member.

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17 Nov 2021

Introducing our new Youth & Community Coordinator

The Why Not? Trust is delighted to welcome our newest team member, Craig Burns, who joins as our new Youth & Community Coordinator.

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29 Oct 2021

FUNDING BOOST FOR CARE LEAVERS CHARITY THE WHY NOT? TRUST

The Why Not? Trust has received a significant funding boost through a new partnership with the Catalyst for Impact Fund, established by US-based Scottish philanthropist Donald Porteous.

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