Carr Gomm’s Responder Service share impact at European conference
Carr Gomm's Argyll & Bute Responders share impact at European conference Carr Gomm was invited to the European Social Services...
Deputy Chief Executive | Carr Gomm
Carr Gomm is recruiting a Deputy Chief Executive to help lead our Scottish social care and community development charity. Discover the role and why this could be the right next step for you.
Carr Gomm services rated ‘Very Good’ by Care Inspectorate
Carr Gomm's Argyll & Bute and Forth Valley services were rated 'Very Good' by the Care Inspectorate. Argyll & Bute Our...
Carr Gomm’s post-election encouragement to Scotland’s MSPs
Congratulations to all the MSPs who now have the privilege of representing communities here in Scotland. As the work begins we encourage...
Pay increase for our Support Practitioners
From the 1st of April 2026, Carr Gomm Support Practitioners will receive a pay increase of at least 5%. We truly appreciate the incredible...
Edina in Paris
Edina in Paris: Supporting Edina on her first holiday abroad SPACE As part of Autism Awareness Month, we’re highlighting a recent...
Strategic Plan Launch 2026
Managers of Carr Gomm teams from across Scotland joined together for our Strategic Plan Launch in Glasgow. In this final year of...
Celebrating World Social Work Day
We celebrated World Social Work Day on the 17th March, by sharing our learning from our Digital Inclusion Programme with social workers in...
Our DNA: Person-centered Impact – Carr Gomm Magazine Winter Issue out now!
Relive some of the highlights of the last 6 months with the brand new Carr Gomm Magazine Summer ’25 Issue! The Winter ’25/26...
Interview with Ania, our Charity Shop Manager
Did you know that in Inverness, we have the Carr Gomm Charity Shop, where we sell preloved items to raise funds for community projects...
Carr Gomm welcomes new Board Members
Carr Gomm has appointed 7 new Board Members who will work with Carr Gomm to ensure we meet our charitable objectives and encourage us as...
The Impact of Person-Centred Support: Linda’s Story
How person-centred support transformed Linda's life. Providing person-centred support is at the heart of everything we do at Carr...
Reflections from European Social Network Working Group
Sandy, Forth Valley Operations Manager, represented Carr Gomm in Brussels at the European Social Network Working Group Meeting on Quality...
From Everest to Social Care: Daisy’s Journey to Mount Everest Base Camp
From trekking to Everest Base Camp to leading a social care team, Daisy’s journey shows that resilience, teamwork, and determination can take you far, both personally and professionally. Discover how her adventure inspires her leadership and supports career growth in social care.
Carr Gomm offers counselling to local community
Carr Gomm is providing in-person counselling to people from the Niddrie area of Edinburgh. This has improved the wellbeing of the local...
Carr Gomm’s statement on the 2026/2027 Scottish Budget
At some point in our lives, we will all rely on social care. Whether for ourselves or those we love. We should expect a social care system...
Looking back at Carr Gomm’s incredible 2025!
2025 Highlights from across the Carr Gomm Community 2025 was an amazing year for Carr Gomm, supporting over 4,000 people across Scotland...
EASPD Study Visit to Cologne – Making Art and Culture Accessible
Katrina reflects on her time in Cologne as part of the EASPD art and culture study visit In November, Global Ambassador Katrina...
Our Amazing Time to Shine Award Winners 2025!
Celebrating our remarkable staff with our Time to Shine Awards 2025 Every year at our AGM, we are proud to announce the winners of the...
Reflections from the EASPD Conference ’25 in Turin: Empowering Families, Enabling Self-Determination
Leanne looks back on her experience, takeaways and learnings from the EASPD Conference. In October, Leanne, Operations Manager in...
Carr Gomm’s achievements published in Impact Report
Carr Gomm's Impact Report for 2024-2025 At our recent AGM we shared our Impact Report, featuring highlights from Carr Gomm's work...
Minister for Social Care visits Carr Gomm
We welcomed Tom Arthur MSP to Carr Gomm to discuss how we can unlock the potential of the social care sector. The Minister for...
Making an impact at the COSLA Conference 2025
Shaping discussions and fostering positive change: Carr Gomm at the COSLA Conference 2025 We were delighted to have had the...
102 Years of Life, Community, and Support in Tain
Discover Katherine’s life story, her experiences of social care and community support, and how person-centred support helps people stay connected in the Highlands.
Daniel’s Career Story as a Relief Support Practitioner
Daniel, Relief Support Practitioner in Glasgow, shares how his work at Carr Gomm inspired his studies in further education. When...
Carr Gomm Glasgow Hosts a Fantastic Forum Full of Games, Laughter, and a Whole Lot of Fun!
Relive all the fun and excitement of the Carr Gomm Glasgow Forum People supported across our Glasgow services came together at The Barn...
Carr Gomm celebrates Counselling Service’s 2nd Birthday
It’s been a very busy second year for the Counselling Service, with a 50% increase in clients engaging with the service compared with our...
Bridge or Barrier? | What Digital Inclusion Really Means for Social Care
Our Bridge or Barrier? report explores how digital health and care are experienced by people accessing social care and the staff who support them.
Making sport accessible for all at the Forth Valley Sports Festival!
Breaking down barriers with the inaugural Forth Valley Sports Festival. This summer, the inaugural Forth Valley Sports Day took...
Relive all the fun and activities of summer with the brand new Carr Gomm Magazine Summer ’25 Issue!
Carr Gomm Magazine Summer '25 issue is out NOW! The Summer '25 edition of the Carr Gomm Magazine is now available to read on our...
EASPD Conference: Leanne shares her hopes and expectations for the event in Turin, Italy.
Carr Gomm Global Ambassador Leanne will travel to Turin, Italy, for the European Association of Service Providers for Persons with...
How Support Transformed Charley’s Life
Discover how Charley overcame homelessness with life-changing support from Carr Gomm, gaining confidence, independence, and a brighter future.
Stephanie’s Journey: Building a Career in Social Care with Carr Gomm
Building a Career in Social Care Leaving school can feel like a leap into the unknown. For Stephanie Graham, now a Lead Practitioner with...
Global Perspectives on Social Care: Carr Gomm’s Ambassador Shares Insights from CIF International Taiwan Exchange
Our International Collaborations Global Ambassador reflects on the learnings and experience from their CIF International professional...
Great days out at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with people we support
People we support across Scotland enjoyed great days out at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Edinburgh in August is unlike...
Fundraising success for Glasgow South Race Night!
Glasgow South team hosted a fantastic Fundraising event - raising over £1,000 for projects in Glasgow! Our team in Glasgow...
Carr Gomm welcomes Andrew Thomson as new Chief Executive
Andrew Thomson is announced as the new Carr Gomm CEO Carr Gomm is delighted to announce that Andrew Thomson has been appointed as...
A Helping Hand with Self-Directed Support: MSP Jenni Minto Visits Community Contacts
MSP Jenni Minto visits Carr Gomm’s Community Contacts project to see firsthand how they support people across Argyll & Bute and Highland with Self-Directed Support (SDS), empowering people with practical advice and choice.
Sector Leaders Urge First Minister to Act on Rising Costs Threatening Social Care
This week, Carr Gomm joined five other major social care charities in writing to the First Minister, urging the Scottish Government to...
Housing Support in Argyll and Bute: Donnie’s Story
When life fell apart, Donnie found steady support that helped him stay in his community and rebuild. This is how Housing Support in Argyll and Bute made all the difference.
Carr Gomm is excited to head into year 2 of Strategic Plan 2024–2027
Carr Gomm is proud to have launched Year 2 of our Strategic Plan 2024–2027 at this year’s annual Strategic Plan and Budget event ...
Dundee Cycling Event
A wonderful day cycling in Dundee Last month, our Dundee service hosted a brilliant Try Cycling event. Bringing together people we...
Lucy Wren, CEO, announces her retirement from Carr Gomm
After an incredible 27 years, Lucy Wren, Carr Gomm's CEO, announces her retirement from the organisation. Read Lucy's announcement...
Carr Gomm’s National Involvement Group – ’24 in Review!
A successful year for Carr Gomm's National Involvement Group! Carr Gomm’s National Involvement Group is a network of people supported by...
Pay rise for all Carr Gomm staff
Carr Gomm supports all staff with a pay rise of at least 2.5% Our staff are the heart of Carr Gomm, and we understand the...
Autism Acceptance Month 2025: Celebrating Stories from Our Community
Join us in recognising World Autism Acceptance Month.
Celebrating Burns Night 2025 in Dunoon
Celebrating Burns Night in Dunoon In January, our Dunoon service had a fantastic afternoon celebrating Burns Night! Burns Night...
Carr Gomm Magazine: Winter 24/25 Edition is out now!
The Winter 24/25 edition of the Carr Gomm Magazine is now available to read on our website.