Little Brains Inclusive Well-being

19/06/2026

18/06/2026

Project Search at ASDA Toryglen is a full-time, one year transition to work programme designed to support learners to move into paid employment. This course is designed for adults who require additional support for learning.

17/06/2026

16/06/2026

A few weeks ago, this was just going to be a small event inside our wee Little Brains unit.

Now I've somehow ended up booking an entire car park. 😳

Why? (Possibly because im off my head 🤣)

Because I felt like this was important, our team feel its important.

Like many people, I've watched recent events unfold and felt sad seeing families made to feel unwelcome, judged or blamed simply because of where they come from, what they believe, or the colour of their skin.

That isn't the community or the Scotland I know.

Every day at Little Brains, we meet children and families from different backgrounds, cultures and religions. Their children play together, learn together and grow together. They don't see differences as something to fear. They see them as something normal.

And honestly, I think we could all learn a lot from that.

So we've decided to create a day that celebrates the things that make us different while reminding ourselves of the things we all have in common.

The families who have chosen to build a life here are part of our community. They work here, volunteer here, support local businesses, raise their children here and contribute in ways that make our communities better.

They belong here.

This event isn't political. It's not about making statements or taking sides.

It's about kindness.

It's about children.

It's about creating a space where people can come together, share food, stories, traditions, music and laughter, and leave knowing a little more about their neighbours than they did before.

I'll be honest, booking the whole Greenhills Square car park was a massive leap of faith for me. Little Brains isn't a huge organisation with huge budgets. We're a small community group with a big heart and an even bigger hope that people will get behind this.

My hope is simple.

That families walk away feeling welcomed.

That children see diversity being celebrated.

That people who may never have spoken before leave as friends.

And that our community shows exactly what it's made of.

If that's something you'd like to be part of, we'd love to see you there.

❤️ Family Fun Day
📍 Greenhills Square Car Park
📅 Saturday 4th July 2026
🕚 11am - 2pm

Everyone is welcome.

16/06/2026

Looking for a bagpiper if anybody knows of one ? Please tag away 🙌

16/06/2026

Please do us a wee favour and reshare this original post as far and wide as you can, we hope to make a huge difference with these back to school contributions. Old school bags in good condition are absolutely welcome.. we've already had so many generous donations towards this project ❤️

🎒 BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPORT 🎒

Going back to school isn’t the same for every family.

For some it’s exciting, but for others it can feel stressful, expensive and just a bit too much.

At Little Brains we see that side of things, and we want to help where we can.

This year we’re hopefully putting together back to school packs for our families. Things like backpacks, pencil cases, stationery and water bottles to take a bit of pressure off.

We also want to include calm school kits for children who might need a little extra support. Simple things like small sensory items and visual supports that can help them feel safer and more settled in school.

It’s not just about supplies. It’s about helping children feel included, confident and ready.

If you’d like to support, donate or even just share this, it really does make a difference 💛

16/06/2026

Hi everyone!

With the World Cup now 16 games underway we have a wee score update for those who have entered our World Cup prediction sheets.

It is very close at the top with no clear favourite, and many games still to play!

However, our leading contender is none other than our volunteer James with 28 points! The below image shows the leaders in our street (on the left), and the overall leaders of the competition (on the right).

If anyone would like to know their scores, please feel free to message Little Brains, or Shay Livingston (see comments) for more details.

Remember, the winner of the competition will receive half of the money raised which will be around £150!!!

Good luck everyone! Thank you for your support!
Shay Livingston.

15/06/2026

Today marks 2 years since we started Little Brains. What a journey!

When we chose our launch date, it wasn't random. We chose 15th June because it was my Great Uncle's birthday.

He helped raise me alongside my mum, who had me when she was very young. Some of my happiest childhood memories are of sitting beside him at board meetings, coffee mornings and community events, usually appointed as the official tea and coffee girl while he quietly got on with making things happen.

If there was something happening in the community, he was there. Not for recognition or praise, but because he genuinely cared. He was always the one working tirelessly behind the scenes, planning, organising, fixing problems and making sure everything came together.

He was one of those people who could figure anything out. If something was broken, he'd repair it. If there was a problem, he'd find a solution. He had an incredible attention to detail, loved routines, hated unexpected change, preferred things done in a particular way, and had a mind that noticed things other people missed. Looking back now, there were so many traits that would probably be recognised as autistic today, but to us, that was just who he was.

He taught me that communities aren't built by the loudest voices. They're built by ordinary people who quietly show up, time and time again, because they believe everyone deserves to belong.

Without even realising it, he shaped the way I see the world and the way Little Brains operates today. We don't chase perfection. We don't do things for appearances. We simply show up, keep going and create spaces where people feel accepted exactly as they are.

Two years on, we've welcomed hundreds of families, built friendships, supported one another through difficult days and celebrated countless little victories together. None of it would have been possible without the amazing volunteers, families and supporters who have believed in us from the beginning.

So today isn't just Little Brains' birthday. It's also a quiet thank you to the man who unknowingly inspired so much of it.

Happy birthday, Uncle Jock . I hope you'd be proud of what your little tea girl has built , and a massive thankyou to every single person who has supported this dream.

15/06/2026

Tag your friends with little ones please