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kiltwalk 2025
THANK YOU! We’d like to say a massive thank you to everyone who joined us for the Kiltwalk last month. It was a long wet day but everyone...

Improving Lives
May 8, 20251 min read


Sensory Garden & Allotment launch
What an amazing day we had yesterday at the launch of our sensory garden, allotment and Flourish Together projects! Thank you so much for...

Improving Lives
May 2, 20251 min read


Connect with Councillors - Councillor Clare Steel
By Councillor Clare Steel, Clydebank Central Ward As a new Councillor I have had the opportunity over the past two and a half years to be...

Improving Lives
Oct 15, 20242 min read


Connect with Councillors - Councillor Fiona Hennebry
By Councillor Fiona Hennebry, Clydebank Central Ward It is vitally important that constituents are able to speak to/ meet with their...

Improving Lives
Oct 13, 20241 min read


Connect with Councillors - Councillor Sophie Traynor
By Councillor Sophie Traynor, Clydebank Central Ward Councillors are responsible for ensuring the council has a clear direction and are...

Improving Lives
Oct 13, 20241 min read


Connect With Councillors - An interview with Councillor Diane Docherty
Why is it important to hear from your constituents? Hearing from constituents means that I get a better idea of what is going on in the...

Improving Lives
Oct 11, 20242 min read


Connect With Councillors - Councillor Martin Rooney
By Councillor Martin Rooney, Council Leader, West Dunbartonshire Council I’m delighted to be able to support the Improving lives “Connect...

Improving Lives
Oct 11, 20242 min read


Tour De Millport 2024
Tour De Millport 2024 was our best yet! A huge thank you to everyone who took part or came along on the day. We appreciate you so much....

Improving Lives
Aug 8, 20241 min read


Volunteer Story - Lorna
My name is Lorna and I'm the resident Art Tutor for the Art for Anxiety group and volunteer researcher at Improving Lives. I have been...

Improving Lives
Jun 7, 20242 min read


Volunteer Story - Janice
Please excuse the poor video quality which means you can't see our lovely Janice however her words are what matters here.....

Improving Lives
Jun 7, 20241 min read


Volunteer Story - Alexis
l contacted Improving Lives last year as l needed some advice and support after a health diagnosis that l struggled to get my head...

Improving Lives
Jun 5, 20241 min read


Volunteer Story - Karen
My name is Karen and my age is debatable depending on how I am feeling lol. I am a volunteer adviser within Improving Lives Charity, I am...

Improving Lives
Jun 5, 20241 min read


Volunteer Story - Billy
Here is Billy, one of our Men's Fishing Group Leaders, talking about why he volunteers with Improving Lives.... Part 1 Part 2
Billy
Jun 3, 20241 min read


Volunteer Story - Natalie
My name is Natalie, I'm 25 years old and I am a volunteer here at Improving Lives. My volunteer roles are Writing Group Coordinator and...
Natalie
Jun 3, 20241 min read


Our Open Day is back!
It’s that time again! Our annual Big Disability Open Day is back and we’re hoping it will be bigger than ever! Our Open Day is renowned...

Improving Lives
Mar 13, 20241 min read


Onwards and Upwards
"This group has gave me a new lease of life, all my family can see the difference in me since i joined"
Billy
Nov 29, 20233 min read


Capturing Moments
Last month we partnered with Inclusive Images who facilitated 4 photography days out for us. These trips gave people the chance to get...

Improving Lives
Oct 16, 20231 min read


Announcement!
We are thrilled to announce that our charity is undergoing a significant transformation as we change our name to "Improving Lives." This...

Improving Lives
Sep 8, 20231 min read


Leading The Way
I have been involved with The Big Disability Group since it was founded in 2017 by Kevin and Dhyani Crawford. I am lead adviser and if...

Improving Lives
Sep 7, 20231 min read


Last week
Our receptionist Angela shares her thoughts on last week

Improving Lives
Jul 27, 20231 min read
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