The Lens helps organisations and communities find and develop ideas that will improve people’s lives. We enable change through #intrapreneurship.
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10 Aug 2023
Can you imagine tackling funeral poverty, making chemotherapy more comfortable, and helping people with dementia enjoy the outdoors, all in a day’s work?
As the new Digital Project Manager, you won’t need to imagine.
lensperspectives.org.uk/work…
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7 Mar 2024
Health pros in Dumfries & Galloway face tough times – stretched at work, demand soaring. 😓 But what if we had an online space to tackle these hurdles together? 🌐 Introducing PRISM💡 #HealthInnovation #CommunityConnection #D&G #PRISM rb.gy/i439nt
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29 Feb 2024
🌟 Carers in Dumfries & Galloway are facing tough challenges. Balancing work, family, and caregiving leaves little time. 🔄 Imagine an online space for solutions and learning!🚀 Join the @dghscp PRISM Programme: rb.gy/i439nt #CarersSupport #HealthInnovation #PRISM
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2 Nov 2023
When describing our process, one thing we often hear is: “it sounds quite competitive… is it a bit like Dragon’s Den?”
While Dragon's Den undoubtedly makes great television, the truth is our process is very different. Find out more here: buff.ly/3MTqGBe
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28 Sep 2023
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25 Aug 2023
We are recruiting! You’ll develop people and ideas, while also being able to develop yourself.
If you are interested in joining as either our Director of Intrapreneurship and Innovation, Lead Developer, or Developer then check out our website.
lensperspectives.org.uk/work…
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26 Jun 2023
Want to stay up to date with the latest news in innovation and hear more about the life-changing ideas we support? 💡 Sign up to our newsletter, where you'll be the first to receive updates, free resources and more: buff.ly/3WCS2Pq
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13 Jun 2023
Last week, we discussed the importance of community-led action and how it can lead to better outcomes.
The Bowmar Borrowers are a great example of this in action. To find out more, check out this case study: buff.ly/3MV15rM
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1 Jun 2023
How do you enrich young peoples lives when there's nowhere for them to go? 💭
Sarah, Paula and Kyle developed a life-changing service through their participation in the WM2U Intrapreneurship Programme. Find out about their impact so far: buff.ly/4277d4p
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30 May 2023
Last week, we shared the news that we've just held our second Investment Day with Clackmannanshire Council and the Family Wellbeing Partnership.
To find out more about some of the ideas emerging from the partnership, check out our case studies: buff.ly/45p9ACp
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27 Apr 2023
What a rollercoaster of a journey. An emotional day @TheLensCP but a fabulous one. Proud to have been on a journey with @FrasReynolds and Kasia from @AlloaEASN to secure 11K of funding for a weekly ASN family hub full of fab activities.
Well done to our fab new coordinator @NicMoriarty pitching today @TheLensCP @ClacksEducation @ClacksCouncil
Great to see multiagency opportunities for families & young people most in need. Very proud to listen as both FVDS Chair and as @ClacksVirtualHT. Well done, Forbes 🎉🎉
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4 May 2023
This past weekend our Leadership Team and Board of Trustees came together to participate in a thought-provoking strategy development day facilitated by Jess Gildener from @TheLensCP.
Thank you Jess! #SocialInnovation
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27 Apr 2023
So exciting. Children shaping change in their community! Thanks to @TheLensCP for all the support. Also very excited to have this donation matched by @ClacksCouncil Great work @ParkPSClacks @TheatreSAccents @Creative_Voices #voice #changemakers #rights
Woohoo…. TEAM PARK - awarded funding of £5k…. Congratulations 🙌 @TheLensCP
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27 Apr 2023
Chief Executive @ClacksCouncil Nikki Bridle providing the closing remarks to a truly remarkable day-the commitment to families, communities, love & care is immeasurable in @ClacksEducation @ClacksCouncil. Amazing job @TheLensCP @ClacksEducation #ClacksFamilyWellbeingPartnership
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27 Apr 2023
What an incredible day it's been, hearing ideas that will make a real difference to the lives of local people.
For us, this is what it's all about - working with those closest to the problem to find and develop solutions. A huge congratulations to all involved 🎉
@ClacksCouncil
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27 Apr 2023
Cheers, tears, laughter and dreams. @TheLensCP . Truly truly inspiring witnessing at first hand how equity empowerment and collaboration can create such positive change in our communities. @ClacksEducation @FVWLric
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Today was the day of our Clacks family well-being partnership investment event
Our intrapreneurs have worked tirelessly to develop innovative solutions that will help improve the well-being of
#OorWeeCounty. We are more united than ever before🙌
#KeepThePromise
@TheLensCP
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Woohoo…. ALLOA COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT awarded funding of £15,000 Congratulations 🙌 @TheLensCP
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Woohoo…. COMMON NEW GROUND awarded funding of £8,000 Congratulations 🙌 @TheLensCP
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Woohoo…. CONNECTING NEW SPACE awarded funding of £7,440 Congratulations 🙌 @TheLensCP
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