Members’ hub
Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our aim is to create a lifetime of equality, respect and love for Care Experienced people.
What is membership?
Our membership offer is made up of 3 key themes:
Reward
We want to make sure our members’ benefit from our offer. So once you’re signed up, keep your eyes peeled for treats we might send you. We’ll also let you know about any unique opportunities on offer, such as give aways and competitions. We also highlight employment opportunities. These opportunities may come from us or partner organisations. See the Members’ benefits section below for more detail.
Connect
The chance to connect with people who have similar or shared experiences helps everyone to feel understood, respected and like they belong. We support and resource safe and valued local, regional and national spaces, bringing members together to explore their identities and build peer relationships.
Shape
We support and empower members to develop as representatives who can speak on behalf of the membership community. Our members help shape and inform Who Cares? Scotland’s decision-making processes as well as having the aspiration to positively change Scottish culture to ensure a better future for all Care Experienced people.
Members’ benefits
We offer our members a range of benefits including:
Primary
Age 3-10
A membership pack
with welcome booklet, wristbands, badges and Buddy the Bear depending on your age, when you sign up.
Birthday cards
Handwritten cards to show you we’re thinking of you.
Christmas parcels
with a small gift just for you.
Monthly NewsFlash
a digital newsletter designed so you won’t miss a thing.
4 SpeakOut magazine’s a year
SpeakOut is a magazine which has been published since 1978 and captures the voices of Care Experienced people. We now also have SpeakOut Junior for our younger members.
Upcoming members’ opportunities & events
As a member, we’ll let you know about relevant opportunities and events coming up.
Help Care Experienced children and young people engage in activities to build their skills and confidence and engage in their local community?
Help Care Experienced children and young people engage in activities to build their skills and confidence and engage in their local community?
Shaping our work
Being a member means shaping our work. Who Cares? Scotland is your organisation, and it is our job to listen to you.
We have created a variety of opportunities for you to have your voice heard. Our members make sure everything that we do is in the best interests of the Care Experienced community. We support our members to speak to other organisations, to local authorities, and the First Minister in order to affect positive change.
Member stories
Media Review: My Name is Leon TV Adaptation
Our Care Experienced member Damien shares his thoughts on the piece and its portrayal of care.
Have you Heard of the Foundling Museum?
Our National Representative Thomas Bartlett visited the historic Foundling Museum in London.
Finding Family After Care
As part of Pride 2022 Kasmira Kincaid talks about leaving Care and finding family within the LGBTQ+ community.
Highlights from the January 2022 Annual General Meeting
Meeting notes from our 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday 28th February.
David Anderson and Red Thistle Farm
Who Cares? Scotland member, David Anderson tells us about his Care journey and what success means to him.
Media Review: Life is Strange – True Colors
Care Experienced board member Alicia Santana reviews the latest entry in Square Enix’s popular video game series
Media Review: I Am Belmaya
Our Care Experienced Comms and Public Affairs officer reviews Netflix’s documentary ‘I Am Belmaya’
My Time at the Conference of Youth 16
Care Experienced member Charles attended the Conference of Youth 16 as Scotland’s first ever representative!
I’m Not in Survival Mode. I’m Looking to Thrive.
As Scotland celebrates Care Experienced Week 2021, Lynda Greig, a member of our National Representative body, discusses how she demands the very best from life – and the crucial role that love and support plays.
Angus Group: Speak Up on Mental Health
Care Experienced group hope their new animated video will promote positive changes in how mental health is viewed.
Update on our work with the SQA
Who Cares? Scotland respond to news that the SQA will be replaced with a new organisation.
Connecting Scotland
The power of connection has never been more imperative to our community. Read how Jemma Kerr and Connecting Scotland teamed up to support Care Experienced people.
Members’ resources
We think these most recent resources might be of interest to our members.
Want to check out the full Resource Library?
Here you’ll find our full range of resources which can be filtered by type and theme depending on what you are looking for.
