We’re delighted to be collaborating with the University of Edinburgh on a research project around our digital inclusion work, in which our volunteers are trained as ‘citizen researchers’.
People Know How turns 10
People Know How is celebrating our 10th birthday on 19 March 2023 – find out what we’ve been up to over the last 10 years
How biodiverse is your park?
Young people supported by our Positive Transitions service become citizen scientists for a day to investigate and map local biodiversity in their local park.
A warm and welcoming space on All Aboard
Our All Aboard canal boat is now a warm and welcoming space, with dedicated warm space trips taking place every Monday from 10:30am to 4pm
Partnering with the University of Edinburgh
People Know How has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Edinburgh in a new phase of cross-sectoral collaboration between the two organisations
Our new Edinburgh office
People Know How’s main Edinburgh office has moved to Connect Four at 1 Waterfront Avenue in Granton
Welcoming our new Chair
We’ve welcomed a new Chair of the Board of Trustees to People Know How, Keith Dyer.
Innovative job roles at People Know How
Find out more about our three unique and innovative vacancies at People Know How – All Aboard Coordinator, Digital Support Technician and Youth & Family Coordinator.
Celebrating our VIPs
This summer we’ve been celebrating our amazing VIP community, from sharing their stories in Volunteers’ Week to throwing them a VIP Quiz Night!
People Know How finalists in Digital Leaders 100
People Know How have been named as finalists in the Digital Leaders 100 list for 2022, highlighting the latest champions of digital transformation across the UK. The charity is now looking for your vote in the People’s Choice Award.
Winning the Inclusive Workplace Award
We’ve been awarded the Inclusive Workplace Award, recognising our commitment to recruiting and supporting staff and VIPs who have a disability or long-term condition
Achieving two Quality in Befriending Excellence Awards
We’ve achieved Quality in Befriending Excellence Awards two services, recognising the high quality of practice demonstrated in each.