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Inspire...By

Inspire…By is an award‑winning model of support from Community Integrated Care, empowering people in North East Scotland to develop skills, build confidence, and strengthen community connections.

Through our charity shops and community projects, people take part in meaningful, hands‑on experiences that showcase their abilities and open new opportunities, developing confidence in:

  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and communication
  • Problem-solving

These experiences enable people to nurture their talents, and move towards volunteering, employment, and independent living.

Meet our people

Inspire…By currently supports over 70 people across four locations. Support is shaped by each person’s strengths, ambitions and unique journey, with roles and responsibilities to suit everyone. The results are life‑changing, with opportunities to:

  • Gain qualifications
  • Overcome social isolation
  • Building meaningful relationships
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“I’ve been at Inspire…By since I was 18, and it's helped me so much to grow and gain confidence. From learning all the shop tasks to getting out in the community and meeting new friends, I feel proud of everything I can do now.”

Katie

“I've worked at Inspire...By Inverurie for over ten years. It has changed my life. I’m proud of the skills I’m learning with my retail qualification. I get to serve customers, make them smile and making a big difference.”

Andrew

“Inspire…By has really changed me. Working here has made me more confident and independent. I now live in my own flat and volunteer in the local area. I love making a difference.”

Phillip

We’re Award Winners!

We win Care Innovator Award

Inspire By…Community Integrated Care services from across Aberdeenshire were named care innovators of the year at the 2025 Great British Care Awards in Glasgow, celebrating the team’s innovative approach to supporting and empowering people with a range of support needs.

The Lord Provost Opens Inspire…By Shop!

Community Integrated Care was proud to welcome the Lord Provost of Aberdeen to officially open our charity’s newest Inspire…By shop in Aberdeen, alongside local colleagues and people we support.

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