Our volunteer Theresa supported young person Miley to find confidence and develop new skills through arts and crafts
Our Reconnect model
We’ve reviewed our Reconnect model to provide the best support possible for local communities recovering from the pandemic by working in collaboration to address the cost of living crisis.
Supporting families across our services
We supported one family across both our core services, helping Theresa with her digital skills, and her grandson Danny in his transition to secondary school.
A ticket to the future
We supported Julia to improve her digital skills, skills which opened up new opportunities, allowed her to secure housing, and helped her gain digital independence.
Summer days with Positive Transitions
This year’s Positive Transitions Summer Programme took participating young people to the football pitch, down the river, and even into space!
Positive transitions through sports
Our Youth & Family Coordinator supported Rory and Jake through their school transition in Edinburgh through sports, games, and other creative activities.
From supported to supporter
By supporting Jim to learn new digital skills, he was able to find a new career and regain confidence through helping others.
Jamie’s story: Chair of the Board of Trustees
As Jamie prepares to step down as our Chair after serving on our board for 8 years, we’ve been reflecting on some memories of his time at People Know How.
Inês’ People Know How experience
Inês recently completed an internship of six months with People Know How, supporting children, young people and adults across our services.
Volunteering as a steppingstone to a new career
Tony’s time as a volunteer helped him to gain experience and change his career at 50, progressing into a master’s degree in psychology
A new world of communication
Pat’s new iPad and internet connection opened up a new world of communication for her, enabling her to communicate with her deaf family members over FaceTime.
Providing devices to St Teresa’s Youth Club
We were delighted to provide digital devices for the young people in St Teresa’s Youth Club in Craigmillar, Edinburgh as part of our Computer Delivery project.