Outside the Box
@otbcommunities.bsky.social
Helping to build strong, inclusive communities across Scotland
Having a say about the Climate Change Plan
Our blog shares some of the climate impacts and reflections from the groups and communities we work alongside, including our #ClimateWisdom partnership project.
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Our blog shares some of the climate impacts and reflections from the groups and communities we work alongside, including our #ClimateWisdom partnership project.
otbds.org/climate-chan...
Having a say about the Climate Change Plan - Outside the Box
What we're hearing from supporting groups (especially people living with dementia) to take part in the Climate Change Plan consultation.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Having a say about the Climate Change Plan
Our blog shares some of the climate impacts and reflections from the groups and communities we work alongside, including our #ClimateWisdom partnership project.
otbds.org/climate-chan...
Our blog shares some of the climate impacts and reflections from the groups and communities we work alongside, including our #ClimateWisdom partnership project.
otbds.org/climate-chan...
Yesterday our team attended the Scottish Human Rights Conference in Glasgow alongside over 150 delegates. We sat in on interesting workshops on Migration Rights in Scotland, Children's Rights and UK Human Rights Perspective and Priorities. A big thank you to Human Rights Consortium Scotland!
February 4, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Yesterday our team attended the Scottish Human Rights Conference in Glasgow alongside over 150 delegates. We sat in on interesting workshops on Migration Rights in Scotland, Children's Rights and UK Human Rights Perspective and Priorities. A big thank you to Human Rights Consortium Scotland!
At Outside the Box we work together with communities to help them adapt and grow to challenges, from healthcare access to renewable energy. We help more people use approaches which value communities’ strengths
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otbds.org/wellbeing-an...
Approaches that nurture wellbeing and resilience - Outside the Box
When we talk about the difference we make, it includes statistics and reach. But positive community-led change means more than numbers show.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:37 AM
At Outside the Box we work together with communities to help them adapt and grow to challenges, from healthcare access to renewable energy. We help more people use approaches which value communities’ strengths
otbds.org/wellbeing-an...
otbds.org/wellbeing-an...
We recently launched two new guides from the Queer Families groups, written by and for LGBTIQ+ people in Scotland. We hope these guides help make the possible pathways to starting a family clearer, and the journey feel more supported from the beginning. otbds.org/starting-lgb...
New guides: Starting LGBTIQ+ families in Scotland - Outside the Box
Two new resources about starting LGBTIQ families in Scotland, written by the Queer Families community groups.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:13 PM
We recently launched two new guides from the Queer Families groups, written by and for LGBTIQ+ people in Scotland. We hope these guides help make the possible pathways to starting a family clearer, and the journey feel more supported from the beginning. otbds.org/starting-lgb...
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The Intergenerational National Network (INN) brings together people across Scotland, and further afield, who have an interest in intergenerational and multigenerational working and practices.
There are two events in February, find out when and where on our website:
otbds.org/projects/int...
There are two events in February, find out when and where on our website:
otbds.org/projects/int...
Intergenerational National Network - Outside the Box
The Intergenerational National Network connects people and organisations in Scotland - and beyond! - to share multi-generational ideas.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:58 AM
The Intergenerational National Network (INN) brings together people across Scotland, and further afield, who have an interest in intergenerational and multigenerational working and practices.
There are two events in February, find out when and where on our website:
otbds.org/projects/int...
There are two events in February, find out when and where on our website:
otbds.org/projects/int...
The Intergenerational National Network (INN) brings together people across Scotland, and further afield, who have an interest in intergenerational and multigenerational working and practices.
There are two events in February, find out when and where on our website:
otbds.org/projects/int...
There are two events in February, find out when and where on our website:
otbds.org/projects/int...
Intergenerational National Network - Outside the Box
The Intergenerational National Network connects people and organisations in Scotland - and beyond! - to share multi-generational ideas.
otbds.org
January 27, 2026 at 9:58 AM
The Intergenerational National Network (INN) brings together people across Scotland, and further afield, who have an interest in intergenerational and multigenerational working and practices.
There are two events in February, find out when and where on our website:
otbds.org/projects/int...
There are two events in February, find out when and where on our website:
otbds.org/projects/int...
We are always learning from the communities we work alongside, this happens in lots of different ways and sometimes that’s through shared experiences. Recently we were lucky to take part in a training programme designed around the needs of the learners – including us!
otbds.org/climate-wisd...
otbds.org/climate-wisd...
Climate Wisdom Meeting Centres Training - Outside the Box
Meeting Centres Scotland welcomed us to take part in their ‘Meeting Centres UK’ training, a 5-week course learning all about Meeting Centres.
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January 26, 2026 at 12:33 PM
We are always learning from the communities we work alongside, this happens in lots of different ways and sometimes that’s through shared experiences. Recently we were lucky to take part in a training programme designed around the needs of the learners – including us!
otbds.org/climate-wisd...
otbds.org/climate-wisd...
With Scottish Parliamentary elections coming up this spring, take a look at our guide for what you need to think about or do before you to go the ballot box🗳️
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otbds.org/resources/wh...
What’s important to you? - Scottish Parliament Elections - Outside the Box
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January 21, 2026 at 11:59 AM
With Scottish Parliamentary elections coming up this spring, take a look at our guide for what you need to think about or do before you to go the ballot box🗳️
otbds.org/resources/wh...
otbds.org/resources/wh...
We spoke to Scottish Refugee Council about the partnership between Outside the Box and Moments of Freedom and how community-led projects can empower individuals, influence policy, and create lasting connections that strengthen communities over time.
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Empowering New Scots women: Moments of Freedom in West Dunbartonshire - New Scots
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January 20, 2026 at 9:28 AM
We spoke to Scottish Refugee Council about the partnership between Outside the Box and Moments of Freedom and how community-led projects can empower individuals, influence policy, and create lasting connections that strengthen communities over time.
newscots.scot/empowering-n...
newscots.scot/empowering-n...
Shared learning and collaboration are key to community-led change. We’re delighted to be part of a partnership project bridging the gaps between community-led dementia support and climate action. Read more about our innovative Climate Wisdom project otbds.org/projects/cli...
Climate Wisdom - Outside the Box
Climate Wisdom is a 5-year inclusive, dementia-friendly climate action project. The project will be delivered within Meeting Centres.
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January 19, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Shared learning and collaboration are key to community-led change. We’re delighted to be part of a partnership project bridging the gaps between community-led dementia support and climate action. Read more about our innovative Climate Wisdom project otbds.org/projects/cli...
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It's a good day to go for a walk ☀️👣🧠
Give your body, mind and mood a well-earned boost. Everyday journeys on foot don't need to be far, or for long - but every step counts.
What do your daily journeys look like? Let us know in the comments or share your story.
#GetMoving
Give your body, mind and mood a well-earned boost. Everyday journeys on foot don't need to be far, or for long - but every step counts.
What do your daily journeys look like? Let us know in the comments or share your story.
#GetMoving
January 19, 2026 at 12:04 PM
It's a good day to go for a walk ☀️👣🧠
Give your body, mind and mood a well-earned boost. Everyday journeys on foot don't need to be far, or for long - but every step counts.
What do your daily journeys look like? Let us know in the comments or share your story.
#GetMoving
Give your body, mind and mood a well-earned boost. Everyday journeys on foot don't need to be far, or for long - but every step counts.
What do your daily journeys look like? Let us know in the comments or share your story.
#GetMoving
As part of our Connecting Equalities project we have been speaking to people across Scotland to find out what they wanted to know about contacting their elected representatives and made this handy pdf guide.
otbds.org/contacting-y...
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.
otbds.org
January 19, 2026 at 11:45 AM
As part of our Connecting Equalities project we have been speaking to people across Scotland to find out what they wanted to know about contacting their elected representatives and made this handy pdf guide.
otbds.org/contacting-y...
otbds.org/contacting-y...
For the past 8 years we have been working with a New Scots women’s group, Moments of Freedom, in West Dunbartonshire. Our work encourages connection through shared culture and heritage, fostering respect and stronger social connections. More information can be found at www.momentsoffreedom.org
Moments of Freedom
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January 14, 2026 at 9:18 AM
For the past 8 years we have been working with a New Scots women’s group, Moments of Freedom, in West Dunbartonshire. Our work encourages connection through shared culture and heritage, fostering respect and stronger social connections. More information can be found at www.momentsoffreedom.org
To live well and take part in our communities, we all need our basic needs and rights met. From social and health care, to transport, greenspaces and wellbeing activities, we work with people and organisations to improve access to good support. otbds.org/access-to-su...
Access to support that helps people live well - Outside the Box
When we talk about the difference we make, it includes statistics and reach. But positive community-led change means more than numbers show.
otbds.org
January 13, 2026 at 8:59 AM
To live well and take part in our communities, we all need our basic needs and rights met. From social and health care, to transport, greenspaces and wellbeing activities, we work with people and organisations to improve access to good support. otbds.org/access-to-su...
Happy New Year! We are looking forward to another year of working with communities across Scotland on projects, consultations and evaluations that matter to them. You can find out more about what we do on our website otbds.org/about/our-st...
Our Story - Outside the Box
Outside the Box began in 2004, to help people create changes they wanted to see in their communities and services they use.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Happy New Year! We are looking forward to another year of working with communities across Scotland on projects, consultations and evaluations that matter to them. You can find out more about what we do on our website otbds.org/about/our-st...
With the OTB team finishing up for the winter break we would like to take the time to thank all of our community members, supporters, partners and funders! We've had a busy 2025 and we are looking forward to the work we have planned in 2026!
December 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
With the OTB team finishing up for the winter break we would like to take the time to thank all of our community members, supporters, partners and funders! We've had a busy 2025 and we are looking forward to the work we have planned in 2026!
We’ve been talking to communities from the Borders to the North coast about how they get through difficult winters. Local people across Scotland have lots of wisdom and ideas to offer, check them out in our winter support resource.
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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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December 15, 2025 at 12:03 PM
We’ve been talking to communities from the Borders to the North coast about how they get through difficult winters. Local people across Scotland have lots of wisdom and ideas to offer, check them out in our winter support resource.
otbds.org/winter-suppo...
otbds.org/winter-suppo...
Thanks to East Ren Equalities Forum for inviting us to their #HumanRightsDay meeting to deliver a #humanrights session @inspiringscotland.bsky.social
December 11, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Thanks to East Ren Equalities Forum for inviting us to their #HumanRightsDay meeting to deliver a #humanrights session @inspiringscotland.bsky.social
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
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
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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 👇
Read it below 👇
December 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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 👇
Read it below 👇
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
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/