On 11 September 2019 Christina McKelvie MSP, Scottish Government Minister for Older People & Equalities visited People Know How to learn all about our projects and services, with a particular focus on befriending. Befriending for young people People Know How has been delivering befriending since 2014. Part of our Positive Transitions, this project works closely with schools to provide young …
People Know How shortlisted for £50,000 grant
We are delighted that our Positive Transitions service has been shortlisted by Ecclesiastical Insurance to receive a grant of £50,000 as part of the 2019 Movement for Good Awards. Vote for People Know HowPositive Transitions supports disadvantaged children and young people in Edinburgh, offering activities to promote positive mental wellbeing as a means of overcoming educational disadvantage. This summer we …
Welcoming new staff
This month we welcome three new staff members into the People Know How staff team.
Art Therapy graffiti outing
On Friday 5 April a group of ten students from primary and high schools across Edinburgh got together to celebrate the end of another successful Art Therapy programme with People Know How. The students journeyed to Spectrum Arts based in Ocean Terminal. There they learnt about the history of graffiti and received guidance from staff, before gearing up with masks …
People Know How Receives National Lottery Award
Edinburgh-based charity People Know How has received a National Lottery award from the Big Lottery Fund to support their Positive Transitions service, providing support to children, young people and families and helping them to overcome challenging circumstances. The service offers support through a large variety of projects, catering to the different needs of those they work with. From group work …