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Outside the Box
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Helping to build strong, inclusive communities across Scotland
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We recently visited Invisible Cities members to deliver a training session about every day human rights and how to contact elected representatives in Scotland. If you are interested in this for your group or organisation, don't hesitate to get in touch! #HumanRightsDay
December 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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This #HumanRightsDay, we’ve joined 180+ orgs across the UK in signing an open letter to the Prime Minister & political leaders, urging them to support human rights, say no to plans that weaken them, help people to use their human rights & say that human rights are for everyone.

Read it below 👇
December 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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You might be baking and cooking a lot more over the next few weeks. Why not try some of our community recipes, from traditional Syrian dishes to meals made from ingredients grown in Peebles! Find our recipe and cook books on our website 🧑‍🍳https://otbds.org/resources/moments-of-freedom-recipe-book/
Moments of Freedom Recipe Book - Outside the Box
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December 10, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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There is an exciting new post developed as part of the #ClimateWisdom project. Find out more about the STAND Climate Wisdom Development Worker role on our website
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Job Opportunity - Outside the Box
An exciting new post working closely alongside people who are living with dementia and their care partners as part of the Climate Wisdom project.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Our Winter Support resource shares tips for supporting each other through Winter. Local people across Scotland have lots of wisdom and ideas to offer. We put together this booklet for anyone who may struggle over the next few months.

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Winter Support and Cost of Living Resources - Outside the Box
This blog shares our new Winter Support resources. The booklets have tips from local people on the cost of living, and staying warm and well.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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It was brilliant to join Invisible Cities Glasgow yesterday and run a “Contacting your elected representatives” training session. You can read our corresponding resource on our website otbds.org/contacting-y...
Contacting your elected representatives - Outside the Box
As part of our Connecting Equalities project we have been speaking to people across Scotland about how they contact elected representatives.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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There is an exciting new post developed as part of the #ClimateWisdom project. Find out more about the STAND Climate Wisdom Development Worker role on our website
otbds.org/stand-climat...
Job Opportunity - Outside the Box
An exciting new post working closely alongside people who are living with dementia and their care partners as part of the Climate Wisdom project.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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We had a brilliant time with the Moments of Freedom group yesterday in Dalmuir at their community gathering. Lots of lovely Syrian dishes and great conversation
October 29, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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Yesterday the women of Moments of Freedom hosted a community gathering in Clydebank. They shared their work, what life has been like recently and some lovely Syrian desserts with attendees🧁
A table with two different Syrian cakes on it in platters. There is a sign with the ingredients for Basbousah Dessert.
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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"Volunteering with OTB is giving me social connections, learning opportunities and making me feel I’m playing a small part to support people’s wellbeing." Thanks to Corrine for all her great work, she explains more in our Volunteer Guest Blog. otbds.org/volunteer-gu...
Volunteer Guest Blog - Outside the Box
Volunteer Guest Blog – Corrine My name is Corrine, and I’ve been volunteering with Outside the Box for a couple of years now. In that time, I’ve met different interesting people, tried new experiences...
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October 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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At Outside the Box we work passionately to connect and empower communities. We are a ‘Mum Friendly Workplace’, Living Wage employer and support Fair Work First. Meet our team and Board otbds.org/about/our-pe...
Our People - Outside the Box
Meet the Outside the Box team and trustees who make the magic happen, and learn about what we're like as a place to work.
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October 13, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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With the weather turning colder, we have lots of hearty recipes in our community cook book. Community groups from across Scotland shared their favourite recipes with us and most can be done in the slow cooker or air fryer! otbds.org/a-story-of-f...
Community Cook Book - Outside the Box
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October 8, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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With the weather turning colder, we have lots of hearty recipes in our community cook book. Community groups from across Scotland shared their favourite recipes with us and most can be done in the slow cooker or air fryer! otbds.org/a-story-of-f...
Community Cook Book - Outside the Box
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October 8, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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We recently launched Climate Wisdom, an inclusive, dementia friendly climate action project designed to empower people living with dementia to take action on climate change. Find out more otbds.org/projects/cli...

#ScotClimateWeek
#OlderPersonsDay
#empowerolderadults
October 1, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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We had a brilliant time yesterday launching our new Queer Families Resources in Pollokshields. Keep an eye on our website today for the digital versions! 🗒️
September 23, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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Fantastic that the Moments of Freedom group have been featured in the Scottish Refugee Council 2025 Festival Report. You can read it here www.refugeefestivalscotland.co.uk/2025/09/high...
Highlights from the 2025 Festival - Refugee Festival Scotland
We are delighted to be able to share our 2025 Refugee Festival Scotland Highlights & Overview report. 2025 has been a very special year! Refugee Festival Scotland celebrated a landmark 25th birthday, ...
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September 8, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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We warmly invite you to join us at the Queer Families resources launch event on Monday 22nd September, 12:00 – 2:00 PM, Pollokshields Burgh Hall, G41 4LL
Free tickets found on Eventbrite:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/queer-families-resources-launch-tickets-1577267723219
Join us for the launch of two new Queer Families resources: Tips for LGBTIQ+ People Using Health & Other Services Starting LGBTIQ+ Families in Scotland: A Quick guide These resources were created by LGBTIQ+ community members to address a gap in good information about reproductive rights and options for starting families in Scotland. Monday 22nd September, 12:00 - 2:00PM, Pollokshields Burgh Hall, 70 Glencairn Dr, Glasgow, G41 4LL Hear from Dr Alan Brown, Senior Lecturer in Private Law at the University of Glasgow and those who contributed to the resources over a vegan lunch catered by MILK. Please register via Eventbrite to help us with catering arrangements: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/queer-families-resources-launch-tickets-1577267723219
September 8, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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We warmly invite you to join us at the Queer Families resources launch event on Monday 22nd September, 12:00 – 2:00 PM, Pollokshields Burgh Hall, G41 4LL
Free tickets found on Eventbrite:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/queer-families-resources-launch-tickets-1577267723219
Queer Families Resources Launch
Join us for the launch of two new Queer Families resources.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
August 27, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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We warmly invite you to join us at the Queer Families resources launch event on Monday 22nd September, 12:00 – 2:00 PM, Pollokshields Burgh Hall, G41 4LL
Free tickets found on Eventbrite:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/queer-families-resources-launch-tickets-1577267723219
Queer Families Resources Launch
Join us for the launch of two new Queer Families resources.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
August 27, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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A huge thanks to Marie McNair MSP for coming out to Centre 81 to see the women of the Moments of Freedom group for a casework surgery. Lots of cases opened and good news shared 💬
August 26, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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We had a lovely time last week in Dunfermline for our Fife Climate Wisdom Launch. We made lots of recycled bunting for the project and rainbows of colour with foraged flowers 🌈
August 26, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Thanks Weekday Wow Factor for having us along to your Daytime Disco 🪩💃today! It was great to chat to everyone about their experiences of attending the group over a cuppa 🫖🥪
August 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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This year is our 21st year as an organisation and Louise's last, after 14 years including 3 years as Chief Executive. Read her final blog on our website now
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Coming of age for OTB - Outside the Box
Coming of age for OTB A blog by Louise Willson, outgoing Chief Executive  This is our 21st year of Outside the Box and my last, after 14 years including 3 years as Chief Executive. So, I have been ref...
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August 18, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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At Outside the Box we work passionately to connect and empower communities. We are a ‘Mum Friendly Workplace’, Living Wage employer and support Fair Work First. Meet our team and Board otbds.org/about/our-pe...
Our People - Outside the Box
Meet the Outside the Box team and trustees who make the magic happen, and learn about what we're like as a place to work.
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August 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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We recently spoke with SDP Scotland about our participation in their tender training and events. Read our case study and find out more about our public sector contract success www.sdpscotland.co.uk/news/media-c...
Case studies | Outside the Box Grows with SDP Help
Since participating in SDP tender training and events, the charity Outside the Box has won £117,000 of public sector work. Read on to find out more about its success...
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August 7, 2025 at 10:24 AM