This report by Inspiring Scotland explores the key challenges affecting babies, children and young people across Scotland, from the earliest stages of life through to adulthood. Drawing on evidence and insights from funded programmes, it highlights how poverty, poor mental health, inequality, domestic abuse, online harms and barriers to opportunity can impact life outcomes.
The report sets out Inspiring Scotland’s approach to improving life chances through targeted investment in charities and community organisations that provide early intervention, prevention and long-term support. It showcases a range of programmes supporting perinatal and infant mental health, childcare, outdoor play, tackling child poverty, mentoring care-experienced young people, reducing the impact of gender-based violence, supporting additional support needs, improving online safety, increasing employability and helping young people build positive futures.