Home Who We Are What We Do Get Involved News & Stories Contact Us WHO WE ARE Our Story includem were established in 2000 by Sandy Jamieson, Gary Westwater and Olive Arens. Our three founding members – with more than one hundred years of youth and social work experience between them – recognised that there were limits on what existing welfare and justice services could do to have a positive impact on the lives of Scotland’s children and young people. Back then, includem’s focus was on bridging the gap between social care and criminal justice. The vision was to develop effective ways to challenge offending behaviour whilst inspiring more hopeful futures for young people. Together, Sandy, Gary and Olive had seen first hand the gaps in services and knew how they could forge a better path – through the powerful impact of one-to-one relationships, available when and where it was needed most, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our ambition is to continue to innovate, grow and provide the dedicated support that is needed by so many; to deliver our mission and realise our vision. Since then, includem has grown and developed to offer a wide range of services and projects to children, young people and families across Scotland. We have expanded our offering of specialist support to not just young people in conflict with the law, but to families as well. We work with children and young people in care, and their caregivers, as well as supporting those facing challenges with education or transitioning to adulthood. Regardless of who we are supporting, our commitment to relationship-based, 24/7 support, remains unchanged. Mission Our mission is to provide the support young people need to make positive changes in their lives, and inspire a more hopeful future for young people, their families and communities. Vision A world where every young person is respected, valued, and has the opportunity to actively participate in all aspects of life and society. Our promise to young people We Will Always Listen To You We Do What We Say We Fight For Your Future We Are With You Every Step Of The Way Our principles We Recognise Each Individual We Trust People to Get The Job Done We Value Every Step We’re on Your Side Value Statement We work closely with children, young people, and their families, who are facing difficult challenges in their lives. Our trust-based, inclusive model of support is centred on the needs of each young person. We help young people make positive life choices and empower them to transform their lives; creating better outcomes for young people, their families and communities. USEFUL PUBLICATIONS Poverty & The Impact of Coronavirus on Young People and Families Staying Connected – Assessing Digital Inclusion includem Accounts 2019/20 From the Archive| News Projects ADAPT for CashBack project launches with help from Police Scotland and West Dunbartonshire Council Read More ADAPT for Cashback Find Out More Publications Donate & Fundraise Complaints procedure Terms & Conditions Privacy policy Contact us Twitter: @includem2000 Instagram: @includem_ LinkedIn Includem Includem Head Office, Unit 6000, Academy Office Park, Gower Street, Glasgow, G51 1PR Website Copyright of Includem 2020 A charity registered in Scotland, number SCO30233 Company registration number: 207985