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Martyn Walker

@includemmartyn

Communications & Public Affairs Manager for @includem.bsky.social. Transforming lives of children, young people and families across Scotland since 2000. All views are my own unless stated. Includem.org | #transforminglives #includemTL

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🧩 π–πž'𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐒𝐫𝐒𝐧𝐠! 🧩

Looking for a new challenge? We want to hear from you!

We are looking for candidates to join our Multiple Risk team!

You can find out more about the vacancies at includem.org/careers.

To apply, send your CV to recruitment@includem.co.uk

25.02.2026 17:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A massive thank you to Lisa, Emily, Kerry, Wendy, Stacey, Collette and John, who, over the weekend, took part in a Firewalk in Aberdeen, raising over Β£1,000 for includem to support children, young people and families.

You can also donate to includem at includem.org/donate

03.03.2026 16:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A small β€œyes” can change everything.

Yes to swimming, sports, clothing, training and community activities that help young people belong.

Donate Β£5 to includem's Young Person's Fund today!

➑️ www.justgiving.com/campaign/inc...

17.02.2026 16:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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As councils set 26/27 budgets, early intervention must be protected.

Relationship-based essential support prevents crisis, reduces high-cost placements & delivers real impact for children and families.

Read the latest article➑️ includem.org/news/setting...

18.02.2026 10:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our response to Scotland’s Kinship Care Vision is in.

We’re urging action on clear rights, fair financial support, guaranteed respite, better housing & real support for young people.

πŸ“˜ ➑️ includem.org/wp-content/u...

#KinshipCare #ThePromise #Scotland #Families

20.02.2026 13:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🧩 π–πž'𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐒𝐫𝐒𝐧𝐠! 🧩

Looking for a new challenge? We want to hear from you!

We are looking for candidates to join our teams in Glasgow and Fife.

You can find out more about the vacancies at includem.org/careers.

To apply, send your CV to recruitment@includem.co.uk

23.02.2026 18:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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No young person should face an empty cupboard.

A small Β£5 gift means comfort, dignity, and a full stomach.

πŸ“±Text SUPPORTYPF to 70450 to donate Β£5 today!

**Texts will cost the donation amount plus one standard network rate message**

24.02.2026 19:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Beyond the Budget: An includem Report

Energy bills are set to fall in April β€” welcome news, but not enough for the families and young people we support.

Our Beyond the Budget report calls for long‑term, fair solutions that tackle the real pressures they face.

Read more: issuu.com/includem2000...

25.02.2026 10:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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After 8 years of leadership, includem announces that our CEO, Martin Dorchester, has stepped down from his role with immediate effect.

On behalf of everyone at @includem.bsky.social β€” thank you, Martin, for your dedication and impact. πŸ’™

Read more: includem.org/news

09.11.2025 13:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Come join my team!

20.06.2025 18:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
https://news.stv.tv/politics/swinney-to-chair-youth-violence-summit-after-stabbings-and-classroom-violence

We were grateful to attend today's summit to share our expertise and to give feedback on what community engagement should look like.

Key is investment in building trusting relationships, listening to and understanding children and young people and doing with and not to.

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12.06.2025 14:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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John Swinney to visit GP surgery taking part in β€˜family wellbeing’ project The project uses GP appointments to help identify wider support needed for families in poverty and at risk of poor health outcomes.

We are delighted to be part of this new Family Wellbeing Project taking place in 12 GP Practices across Glasgow.

A big thank you to the First Minister for coming to visit Oakwood and meeting with our colleague Fola Abifarin.

➑️ news.stv.tv/west-central...

#transforminglives #includemTL

09.06.2025 15:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The next stage of our Transforming Lives campaign is getting started focussed around Whole Family Support! πŸ‘€

You can catch up on what we're going to be looking at through the new Transforming Lives page on our website ⬇️

includem.org/what-we-do/t...

#TransformingLives #WholeFamilySupport

05.06.2025 15:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Great to have our Service Manager Shonagh attend the @drnscot.bsky.social Annual Conference at the Univesity of Dundee yesterday.

Some key discussions highlighted the importance of maintaining strong relationships and the power of connection, a key part of our support.

06.06.2025 10:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Still time to apply…

08.06.2025 20:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Very proud Aberdonian today!

πŸ”΄βšͺοΈπŸ”΄βšͺ️

24.05.2025 17:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Digital & Media Assistant - Includem

Come kickstart your creative career with @includem.bsky.social and join my team as our new Digital and Media Assistant.

Everything you need to know about the role and how to apply here ⬇️

includem.org/vacancy/digi...

23.05.2025 12:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Always great to visit our regional offices.

Today was a sunny visit to our #Fife office with @lisa-includem.bsky.social with some summer planning for #TransformingLives! 😍

21.05.2025 14:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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❗️We're Currently Hiring For A Range of New Roles ❗️

We have several new roles that we're hiring for on our website, so you or someone you know might just be the perfect fit!

You can browse the current selection of new opportunities on our website ⬇️
includem.org/careers

19.05.2025 15:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Some really interesting work planned here πŸ‘€

15.05.2025 17:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We'd like to give a huge thank you to @richardbakermp.bsky.social today for mentioning us in the House of Commons and highlighting the incredible work of our Keeping Connected project in Fife and the importance of long term funding.

#TransformingLives #OurMindsMatter

15.05.2025 15:49 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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We'd like to give on last heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended our Dover House event last week and the warm words they shared with us ❀️

Find out more about the event at blog post below ⬇️
includem.org/news/dover-h...

08.05.2025 14:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Love this video with our very own Nicola Galloway who is such a champion for the power of our Young Person’s Fund.

If you can, please do think about donating to our fund and to help transform the lives of families we support across Scotland.

12.05.2025 20:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek celebrates community, together for good mental health 🧠

Ensure that despite everything that's going on, you take a break to look after yourself and your mental health ❀️

#ThisIsMyCommunity

12.05.2025 15:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hey @includem.bsky.social look who’s joined @bsky.app πŸ‘€πŸ‘‡πŸ»

@martindor1.bsky.social

#includemturns25 #includemonbluesky

12.05.2025 20:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The findings from @trussellscot.bsky.social reflect similar results from our own Beyond The Budget report.

You can read our report below πŸ‘‡
issuu.com/includem2000_/docs/beyond_the_budget_an_includem_report

30.04.2025 14:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend our 25th anniversary and the launch of our Beyond the Budget report at Dover House on Tuesday evening.

You can read our full Beyond the Budget report below ⬇️
issuu.com/includem2000...

Catch up on some of the highlights below πŸ“Ί

01.05.2025 15:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Is your school good at communicating with your parents or carers?

Have you noticed a rise in misogyny?

In our latest edition of URSPACE we asked for children and young people's thoughts on relationships and behaviour in school.

Have your say below ⬇️
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05.05.2025 12:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today’s Programme for Government was a missed opportunity for the First Minister and his Government to show bold leadership in eradicating child poverty. We are deeply disappointed that this opportunity was missed.

06.05.2025 15:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ We're Hiring! πŸ“’

We're currently looking for a Project Worker for our team based in #Stirling. Find out more about the role here ⬇️
includem.org/vacancy/proj...

❗️Applications close on midnight 18th May 2025❗

07.05.2025 13:50 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0