Social Impact Pledge
/ Andrew PatersonThe Social Impact Pledge is about simple ways that public bodies can make a difference to communities.
Here are some pledges made by public bodies that make commitments to promote equality and human rights. This includes services and activities aimed at groups with protected characteristics.
Registers of Scotland’s Social Impact Pledge commits to providing mentorships for young people in the central belt, sharing data to support others to reduce carbon emissions and contributing to local community groups throughout Scotland.
sportscotland commits to making facilities, equipment and green spaces available to local schools and groups, donating used sport kits and improving accessibility information.
NatureScot has committed to increasing community engagement and volunteering opportunities, providing employment and funding opportunities for under-represented groups and co-designing accessible services with communities
The National Library of Scotland has committed to making the library more accessible, increased engagement with young people and expanding their exhibition work around Scotland.
The Care Inspectorate has committed to new methods of participation with people experiencing care to promote rights and enhance services, and working with a range of partner organisations to provide accessible and welcoming accomodation options for refugees and asylum seekers.
Commitments to support New Scots, provide vetinary services for homeless people and provide space for community engagement projects
Volunteering at Turning Point and donations to both a local food bank and climate change project.