2018

Highlights From The Event

• The Paddock: A relatively new organisation to Moray, The Paddock Broom of Moy, shared their inspiring story of how they came to be and their vision for neurodivergent children and young people.
• Moray Reach Out: Celebrating close to 30 years of service in Moray, Moray Reach Out shared their journey and their continued commitment to helping adults with disabilities gain a real sense of purpose and pride.
• The Coat Hangar: Demonstrating the power of friendship and growing partnership, The Coat Hangar showcased how collaboration has enabled them to distribute a record number of warm coats to those in need in Moray.
• Lossiemouth Community Development Trust: Alison Read from Lossiemouth Community Development Trust shared how their five-year plan has evolved to meet current realities, emphasizing the strength that comes from a sense of place.
• Rene Looper from Tuminds Social Media: Rene encouraged attendees to evaluate their social media strategies, emphasizing the importance of creating dialogues rather than monologues.

Stories Don't Have to Be Difficult

Stories don’t have to be difficult; they just need to be authentic. Margot Henderson: Professional storyteller Margot Henderson inspired delegates to reflect on their own lives, creating connection and at the same time, helped delegates see the value in their own stories. She captured the essence of the entire day in a short, heartfelt story.

SCVO’s Insight

Anna Fowley, Chief Executive of the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), provided a comprehensive overview of the challenges facing our sector. Her insights into policy, campaigning, and the larger story of the voluntary sector in Scotland were invaluable, allowing us to understand some of the challenges we face in Moray, such as funding, are not unique to us.