Scottish Tech Army

This we're spotlighting three amazing mental health charities and nonprofits we've worked with over the years.

Mental Health UK provide comprehensive mental health support across the country, and you'll find fantastic resources on their website on this year's theme of hashtag 💪

Chasing The Stigma operates the country's largest and most comprehensive directory of mental health support – more than 300,000 people use it annually 🤝

MindMosaic Counselling & Therapy offer trauma-informed counselling and therapy for individuals, couples, and families. They work with people at their own pace to provide comfort and safety ❤️

Swipe through to learn a bit more about each of these organisations ⬇️

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We're inviting you to our Ask Me Anything Digital sessions. These sessions will create an understanding of what’s possible when you request help from the Scottish Tech Army. We'll share examples of previous projects and answer questions in a relaxed, supportive and safe space.

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Building confidence, one goal at a time

Buildu Scotland helps young people and women facing barriers to employment rediscover their confidence, purpose, and sense of direction. Through group sessions and one-to-one support, the social enterprise guides participants to set personal goals, build skills, and take the next step toward work, education, or self-employment.

Their latest programme focuses on women who are struggling to re-enter the workforce — mothers, those on low incomes, or anyone feeling burned out and stuck after career breaks. For many, challenges like childcare, low confidence, or a loss of identity make that first step forward feel impossible.

Rebecca Still is working to develop a goal-tracking and AI coaching platform, designed to help women stay motivated long after the workshops end. The project will:
• Build an initial web app where users can set and track personal goals
• Integrate motivational tools using Custom GPT technology
• Include a personalised “Why” panel to remind users of their strengths and progress
• Lay the groundwork for future development, including a mobile app and online community

By combining person-centred coaching with AI, this project will give women continuous access to encouragement, reflection, and a sense of forward momentum.

Thank you Becky for bringing this idea to life!

To find out how we can help your organisation please visit sta.ngo/gethelp

A new digital chapter for Scottish Women in Business

Scottish Women in Business (SWIB) is one of Scotland’s leading professional networks, connecting and empowering women across sectors since 1992.

The current website, built on hard-coded pages, has become difficult to update and doesn’t reflect the energy of its growing community.

Shuang Zhao and Anton Maeso are working with the SWIB team to design and build a modern, user-friendly website that:
• Simplifies event booking and membership management
• Reflects SWIB’s welcoming and professional identity
• Gives members a seamless digital experience

This project will help SWIB strengthen connections and continue empowering women in business across Scotland. Thank you, Shuang and Anton!

To find out how we can help your organisation please visit sta.ngo/gethelp

City Strolls is back online

For nearly two decades, City Strolls has shared Glasgow’s grassroots stories — celebrating community action, local history, and the city’s Common Good movement.

When the website was hit by a malware attack, years of content were lost and the site went offline.

Justyna Ulejczyk worked with Bob Hamilton to recover and secure the site, restoring access to its archive of articles, photos, and community stories.

City Strolls is now fully restored and ready to keep sharing Glasgow’s people-powered history. Thank you, Justyna, for bringing this digital landmark back to life.

Find out more: citystrolls.com

To find out how we can help your organisation please visit sta.ngo/gethelp

Connecting a Global Community

The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC) is building the world’s most dynamic community of infection experts — equipping healthcare professionals across the globe with the knowledge, tools, and training needed to tackle antimicrobial resistance and save lives.

With over 7,500 members, 21,000 contacts, and more than 300,000 learners completing eLearning courses worldwide, BSAC’s reach is remarkable. However, as the network grows, so does the challenge of managing data, communication, and member engagement across multiple systems.

Michael Peaston has joined the BSAC team to help create a strategic systems plan that will strengthen how the charity connects with its members and communities of practice. The project will:

• Review existing systems
• Identify opportunities to streamline and integrate tools across membership, events, and learning
• Provide recommendations to support a unified, user-friendly member experience with a single login
• Build a roadmap for future growth, enabling more targeted communication and community engagement

With membership at the heart of everything BSAC does, this project will help the organisation better understand and engage its community. Ensuring experts can collaborate, share knowledge, and make faster progress in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

Thank you, Michael, for supporting this important step in BSAC’s digital journey!

To find out how we can help your organisation please visit sta.ngo/gethelp

Building fearless systems for Fearless Girls Club

Fearless Girls Club CIC is the club its founders wish they’d had growing up — a safe, empowering space for girls to build confidence, curiosity, and resilience through after-school clubs and monthly subscription boxes.

Run entirely by volunteers, the club now supports over 60 girls each week, runs workshops for dozens more, and sends out 50 subscription boxes a month. All while preparing to expand nationally through a franchise model.

But as the organisation has grown, its systems haven’t kept pace. Bookings, subscriptions, and communications all run on different platforms, leaving the team to manage processes manually and spend time that could be focused on the girls themselves.

Michelle Jean Mullane is supporting the Fearless Girls Club team to create a new systems strategy that brings everything together. The project will:

• Review current tools for bookings, CRM, and subscription management
• Recommend integrated, scalable solutions that fit within a tight budget
• Prioritise quick wins, including subscription box management, to support its upcoming PR campaign
• Lay the foundation for future growth as the club prepares to franchise

Thank you, Michelle, for helping Fearless Girls Club take this bold step toward sustainable growth.

To find out how we can help your organisation please visit sta.ngo/gethelp

A stronger digital voice for The Tumbling Lassie

The Tumbling Lassie campaign raises awareness and funds to support charities fighting modern slavery and human trafficking, helping survivors rebuild their lives in Scotland and beyond.

Their website had served them for nearly a decade, but it was no longer keeping pace — difficult to navigate on mobile, visually outdated, and missing some of the credibility and impact their cause deserves.

Sasu Igodan stepped in to help. Working with the campaign team, Sasu reviewed the existing site and delivered practical improvements to ensure it’s accessible, mobile-friendly, and ready for the next stage of growth. Together they:

• Refreshed the site’s look and structure for a modern, credible feel
• Improved mobile functionality and page navigation
• Provided guidance and recommendations to help the team manage and update content with confidence

With these updates complete, The Tumbling Lassie now has a website that reflects the strength and purpose of its mission — helping them reach more people, raise more funds, and amplify their message against modern slavery.

Check out the new website: https://tumblinglassie.com/

To find out how we can help your organisation please visit sta.ngo/gethelp

Breaking down barriers to support at Edinburgh Young Carers

Edinburgh Young Carers supports more than 500 young people every year, providing one-to-one support, respite breaks, counselling, and activities for those caring for a family member with a disability, illness, or addiction.

Until now, referrals relied on paper forms that had to be downloaded, printed, and scanned before being returned. For families already under pressure, that process was a barrier to getting help quickly.

Godwin Iheuwa stepped in to create:
• An online referral form with tailored options and required fields
• An enquiry form linked directly to the charity’s mailbox
• Cleaner layouts and features like guidance links and pop-out tabs to make the process simple

The result is a faster, more accessible system that saves staff time and helps young carers get the support they need without delay.

Thank you, Godwin, for your skill and commitment to making this possible.

To find out how we can help your organisation please visit sta.ngo/gethelp