People Know How's All Aboard canal boat on the Union Canal

1,000 hours on the canal

Bobby VeitchNews

Our All Aboard canal boat made its first trip back in May 2021. Almost two and half years later, it’s made over 200 trips, helping community groups across Edinburgh and the Lothians achieve their goals.

A group of people in People Know How t-shirts smiling to camera at the Kiltwalk

Kiltwalk 2023

Bobby VeitchNews

Team People Know How and teachers from St Gabriel’s RC Primary School banded together to tackle the Kiltwalk, raising £3,406.25 for those we support.

A person on the All Aboard canal boat cleaning up the Union Canal

Canal clean up

Bobby VeitchNews

The All Aboard canal boat recently welcomed the Litterbug litter picking group on their mission to clean up Edinburgh’s Union Canal.

Two people sitting side by side during a digital support session

Digitally divided

Bobby VeitchNews

We helped Thomas to significantly reduce his bills through a social tariff and become self-reliant in the digital world.

A person using an iPad

A local lifeline

Bobby VeitchNews

Our Connecting Scotland Digital Support Helpline was a lifeline for Mary who needed access to her iPad for vital medical and social needs.

A Reconnect Digital & Wellbeing Coordinator providing support to someone as they sit side by side on a sofa in front of a laptop

Check mates

Bobby VeitchNews

David, President of Chess Edinburgh and Lothians, has been finding new ways to support his organisation through digital means thanks to the support of our Reconnect service.