Partners and Support Us
Help a young person encounter an opportunity and act on it.
Clootie works by connecting young people with people, places and possibilities beyond their immediate experience. We need partners who can contribute funding, expertise, access, transport, equipment, mentoring or governance.
Ways to help
Fund the programme
Staffing, safeguarding, food, transport, fees, equipment, qualifications, evaluation and administration.
Open a door
A workplace, college or university visit; a course; work experience; a mentor or a useful introduction.
Share expertise
An engaging session, practical project or longer mentoring relationship.
Remove a barrier
Transport, activity fees, equipment, venue space or professional support.
Become a trustee
Focused contribution in safeguarding, finance, fundraising, education, business or community development.
Employ or train
Work experience, an apprenticeship conversation, interview practice, training or a realistic pathway into work.
Why partner with Clootie
Partners support a defined local intervention with safeguarding oversight, individual progression, measurable outcomes and honest reporting. They also help identify young Highland talent whose strengths and ambitions may otherwise be overlooked.
Current priorities
- Core programme funding
- Transport
- Active trustees
- Mentors and visiting professionals
- Technology and engineering experiences
- Leadership awards
- Employer, college and university links
Start a conversation
To discuss funding, mentoring, an experience, a trustee role or another partnership, get in touch.
Named contact, email and telephone for partnership enquiries (the brief has [name] at [email] or [telephone]).