Stories

International Women’s Day 2023

International Women’s Day 2023

On this International Women's Day, we celebrate the achievements and contributions of women around the world. At Carr Gomm, we are proud...

Oban Community Spirit

Oban Community Spirit

Our Oban Housing Support service have been overwhelmed by the kindness their local community has shown over the Festive period. Oban Job...

Urgent Appeal – Keep Warm Boxes

Urgent Appeal – Keep Warm Boxes

Carr Gomm is delivering boxes filled with essentials to keep people warm in their homes over winter. Support Practitioners in Carr Gomm’s...

Digital Inclusion at Kintyre Link Club

Digital Inclusion at Kintyre Link Club

Jodie McGeachy, Digital Ambassador, has been working with the Kintyre Link Club in Campbeltown to improve their digital skills. The link...

Andrew’s Fundraising Story

Andrew’s Fundraising Story

21st February 2023 marks 10 years to the day since Team Carr Gomm tackled Africa's highest peak. Andrew Thompson, Senior Operations...

Helena’s Fundraising Story

Helena’s Fundraising Story

In 2019, Carr Gomm did its Team Carr Gomm “Stomp Out Loneliness” Campaign. I decided to play my part. The aim was to do a virtual tour of...

Celebrating 20 years with Carr Gomm

Celebrating 20 years with Carr Gomm

Our staff are the driving force behind Carr Gomm, and their commitment to providing the best care possible enables us to support over...

25th Birthday Staff Voices: Meet Mavis

25th Birthday Staff Voices: Meet Mavis

To celebrate 25 years of service, we will be shining a spotlight on the people who make Carr Gomm. In the months ahead, we will share 25...

Chris’ Digital Journey

Chris’ Digital Journey

Chris' Digital Journey has seen him grow in confidence and skill over the past 3 months by using his tablet to search the internet for new...

Graeme’s Digital Journey

Graeme’s Digital Journey

Graeme is a music lover who is supported by our Midlothian Visiting Service. He has been working alongside Digital Ambassador, Stephen,...

Introducing our new brand

Introducing our new brand

We are delighted to launch Carr Gomm's new brand which will take us forward into the next 25 years. Our new bolder logo will help raise...

Summer of success for Carr Gomm

Summer of success for Carr Gomm

Carr Gomm team members are among the finalists for the Scottish Social Services Awards 2022 and The Herald Digital Transformation Awards....

Alex…a fundraising hero

Alex…a fundraising hero

Meet Alex. She walked 178 miles, cycled 268 miles, rowed 20 miles, and surfed 12 miles.. all for us.

Andrew has a new tablet

Andrew has a new tablet

Using digital to connect with friends and family has been life-changing for Andrew.

Anne is virtually tech-savvy

Anne is virtually tech-savvy

Anne is enjoying getting online and learning new skills. She’s also been helping us teach others.

Diagnosis not definition

Diagnosis not definition

Navigating life’s challenges like a boss, we are super proud of everything Jill has achieved.

Digital freedom in Glasgow

Digital freedom in Glasgow

Our Digital Inclusion Project has brought independence to people supported across Glasgow.

Embracing the living wage

Embracing the living wage

We recognise the critical role our people play in supporting the most vulnerable in society.

Gaynor’s support journey

Gaynor’s support journey

Gaynor proves that it’s possible to lead a purposeful and fulfilling life with regular support.

Housing support services

Housing support services

Our specialist service in Argyll & Bute tackles rural homelessness by helping those most in need.

Old hobbies in new ways

Old hobbies in new ways

Services in Stirling have embraced the Digital Inclusion Project and learned new skills along the way.

Rian’s positive lockdown

Rian’s positive lockdown

Do you remember when everything was normal? What the community and town centre felt like? It was bustling as people moved in large groups...

Some fundraising facts

Some fundraising facts

Have you ever wondered why we fundraise? Well, this helpful infographic tells you more.