Thrive Together
Building Confidence • Strengthening Wellbeing • Growing Communities
Thrive Together Project
The project is designed as a safe and inclusive space where people — particularly men, fathers, and families — can come together to:
🌱 Improve their mental health and wellbeing through practical activities like mindfulness, breathing techniques, and light exercise.
🎓 Build essential life skills such as budgeting, nutrition, employability, and communication to cope with everyday pressures.
🤝 Engage in peer-led mentoring and creative outlets like role-play, art, and music to strengthen confidence, connection, and self-expression.
Why It Matters
Many people we support have told us
“I earn a decent salary, but within days of payday, the money is gone.”
“I feel isolated. I don’t have a safe place to talk about what’s going on.”
These stories are not unique. Across our communities, men and families are struggling with financial stress, social isolation, and poor mental health. Thrive Together exists to change this narrative.
How It Works
Weekly sessions over 12 weeks
- 30 minutes – Mental wellbeing activities (breathing, mindfulness, light exercise)
- 60 minutes – Life skills workshop (budgeting, employability, nutrition, benefits advice, communication)
- 30 minutes – Peer mentoring and creative expression (role-play, music, art, storytelling)
- Free light lunch/snacks at sessions
- Volunteer support (including childcare support for parents)
- Access to signposting and community resources
Impact So Far
- 👥 Strong participation with dozens of people attending sessions
- ⭐ 100% of participants report a positive impact on their wellbeing and confidence
- 💡 Practical takeaways: opening ISA accounts, consolidating pensions, budgeting effectively, and exploring safe investment opportunities
- 🔊 Community feedback shows demand for more sessions on housing, career, and business skills
Building Confidence • Strengthening Wellbeing • Growing Communities
Thrive Together Project
Vision
Our vision is to see a Scotland where no one feels left behind — where men, women, and families have the skills, confidence, and community they need to thrive, not just survive.
Funding & Partnerships
Thrive Together is proudly funded by The National Lottery Community Fund (Awards for All). We also work with trusted partners to deliver expert workshops, peer support, and community outreach.
Join Us
Whether you’re a participant, volunteer, funder, or partner — there’s a role for you in helping families and communities thrive together.
Proudly partnering to uplift African men in Scotland.
Our Partners
