What Matters to You (WM2U) - a community-based systems change approach working alongside families. Focuses on shifting public resources to offer support earlier
Joined September 2021
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8 Sep 2021
What Matters To You - how do we do what we do?
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👏 Amazing work by @DundeeCouncil and What Matters to You, winners of our award for Strengthening Communities and Local Democracy!
Their Family Empowerment project is helping families thrive.
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3 Nov 2025
Thanks to everyone involved in making this possible @DundeeCouncil @THunterF @BBCCiN @RobertsonTrust @WmGrantFound The Northwood Trust NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation
In particular, the community members from Coldside and Maryfield 🙏
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What Matters To You retweeted
16 Jul 2025
Since 2019, we’ve been on a values-led journey with @WM2U_ in Dundee — helping families, communities & young people build trust & lead change. 🌱
From community gardens to young people designing local projects, it’s all about real lasting change.
👉 ow.ly/J4YQ50Wqssu
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What Matters To You retweeted
17 Jun 2025
I loved visiting the Bowmar @ClacksCLD @ClacksEducation today.
Spending time with everyone who made me welcome and helped me get started on my crochet 🧶 journey.
Great to see so many people enjoying time together, sharing stories and sharing skills.
#beginner 🧶
@WM2U_
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9 May 2025
Last month’s #ColumbanGathering with @Columba1400 & @DundeeCouncil was more than an event – it was a way to demonstrate the change happening in Dundee through this work💛
This is what community based system change looks like.
Read more 👉 wm2u.co.uk/news/reflections-…
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20 Feb 2025
Working with @ClacksCouncil to deliver change through its Family Wellbeing Partnership, we’re proud to be building hope and positivity.
Our blog by @lorrainesanda outlines the council’s vision for change that works for everyone. wm2u.co.uk/news/transformati…
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17 Feb 2025
In our latest blog @lorrainesanda celebrates activities taking place across @ClacksCouncil to create the conditions for change in the face of austerity. Read more at wm2u.co.uk/news/transformati… #WM2U #Transformation
ALT Image with blog title Transformation of Whole Family Support is Coming with a photo of Lorraine Sanda and What Matters to You logo
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6 Jan 2025
Today the #MakeItHappen Fund opens for applications in Lochee. The MIHF is a grant scheme offering funding to families and individuals to support projects and initiatives that create positive change within their communities. Find out more and apply here: shorturl.at/KcAHe
ALT The Lochee Make It Happen Fund is Open for applications
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28 Nov 2024
An insightful day today, exploring how data can improve outcomes for children and families.
📈Data is out there
🔎 Start looking for surprises
👩💻Invest in data skills to better understand what's possible
📕 Stories are key to understanding the data we have
#MeasuresThatMatter
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28 Nov 2024
Fraser Macdonald asks how we find balance between fostering innovation and doing so in a responsible way.
🤝 innovating collaboratively can strengthen responsible innovation
💬 it's time to think differently about how we make a positive impact on society.
#MeasuresThatMatter
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28 Nov 2024
How can we use data differently to improve outcomes for children and families? Kerstin Jorna shares her experiences of understanding data in Dundee to improve children's journeys through the system.
#MeasuresThatMatter
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What Matters To You retweeted
19 Nov 2024
Crochet Comforts a @WM2U_ project in the Bowmar Community Centre are looking to fill the Christmas Tree with hand made crochet decorations. The group meets every Tuesday 10-12pm free and open to all. Drop them in or pop along to the group. @ClacksCouncil @ClacksEducation
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15 Nov 2024
Brilliant community led initiative from @KirktonScio
Fantastic video @JoeFitzSNP
@WM2U_ is delighted to be working alongside the Kirkton Community.
13 Nov 2024
.@KirktonScio have ambitious plans for a new purpose-built community centre.
There's been a huge amount of work by the community to drive this forward.
@DundeeSNP-led @DundeeCouncil is partnering with the community to pave the way.
Excited to see the plans become a reality!
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What Matters To You retweeted
8 Nov 2024
COMMUNITY HUB UPDATE.
Young people from @AlloaAcademy have been working hard to bring a vision to life and we need the communities help to name our new venue which will open soon. Our poll will go live on here and Facebook at 5pm tonight and run for 1 week.
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7 Nov 2024
Thanks to @DundeeFairness @DundeeCouncil @DundeeCouncilCE for inviting @WM2U_ to participate with parents at the Dundee Fairness Leadership Conference
"There is an energy in Dundee"
#NeverStandinStill
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What Matters To You retweeted
5 Nov 2024
Great to see how well this project @WM2U_ @ClacksCouncil is going. 😍🤩#clackmannanshirefamilywellbeingpartnership
5 Nov 2024
Crochet Comforts getting in the #Christmas spirit. Open to all every Tuesday 10-12 in the Bowmar Community Centre Alloa. If you are interested in learning how to crochet and meet new people come along. #BecauseofCLD @ClacksEducation @ClacksCouncil @ClacksFWP
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4 Nov 2024
Using Data Better to Achieve Improved Outcomes for Children and Families.
Where: COSLA Conference Centre, 19 Haymarket Yards Edinburgh EH12 5BH
When: Thursday, November 28 · 10am - 2:30pm
Book your place here: shorturl.at/DoqEB
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What Matters To You retweeted
2 Oct 2024
Another great project supported by @WM2U_ and #clackmannanshirefamilywellbeingpartnership @ClacksCouncil 🤩.
1 Oct 2024
Delicious BBQ beef tacos at Foodie Families today 😋 well done everyone!
@ClacksEducation
#Foodiefamilies #parentalengagement #community #familytime
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Check out our latest podcast with @WM2U_ and @DundeeCouncil sharing how truly listening to the community can make a real difference 🎧
#BecauseofCLD #Podcast #CommunityDevelopment
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
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What Matters To You retweeted
30 Sep 2024
It’s amazing how far Zoe has come from starting her project through @WM2U_ to delivering sessions to pupils from @AlloaAcademySH. Well done Zoe. @ClacksCouncil @ClacksFWP @ClacksEducation
30 Sep 2024
The Nurture team were learning how to crochet this morning! It’s so much harder than it looks!
Thank you to Zoe for having us and being so patient - already looking forward to our next session 🧶🩷.
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