A Community-Led Initiative for Mental Wellbeing & Cultural Integration
It is a transformative initiative led by Together Reaching Higher (TRH), funded by the Glasgow Wellbeing Fund , empowering New Scots and ethnic minority communities through mental wellbeing, cultural exchange, and skill development.
By combining creative arts, skills training, and digital literacy, we create a safe, inclusive space where individuals connect, grow, and thrive.
Through weekly gatherings, wellbeing workshops, digital skills training, and cultural events, we bring diverse communities together, breaking isolation and enhancing emotional resilience.
✔ Cultural Exchange – Connecting communities through art, food, and shared traditions.
✔ Mental Wellbeing Support – Practical workshops to reduce stress, improve confidence, and boost emotional health.
✔ Skills & Empowerment – Equipping participants with digital literacy, First Aid & Mental Health training, and employability skills.
Mindful Pottery & Ceramic Art – Handmade Shaping and decorating pottery to enhance creativity, focus, and emotional wellbeing.
Creative Fabric Art for Wellbeing – Engaging in fabric painting to encourage self-expression, relaxation, and artistic storytelling.
Traditional Print Art for Mindfulness – Exploring Japanese printmaking techniques to promote patience, concentration, and artistic reflection.
Expressive Silk Art for Relaxation –
Using colors and brush techniques on silk to create calming, elegant designs that support mental wellbeing.
🩺 First Aid Training (SCQF Certified)
improving employability & community safety.
🔒 Cybersecurity Training
Teaching essential online safety skills for daily life & digital literacy.
💻 Digital Skills
(Google Maps, Email & IT Basics)
At Together Reaching Higher (TRH), we believe in the power of collaboration to create meaningful change. Thanks to our incredible partners, we have provided high-quality training, creative workshops, and essential skills programs that empower refugees, asylum seekers, and ethnic minority communities.
Creative Art & Wellbeing Workshops
In collaboration with Project Ability and Art Space G41, we delivered silk painting, ceramics, Japanese printmaking, and cyanotype art workshops, helping participants express creativity, build confidence, and improve mental wellbeing..📢 Read More About Our Feature on Project Ability (here )
First Aid Training & SCQF Certification
Through our partnership with St. Andrew’s First Aid, community members gained SCQF Level 4 & Level 6 First Aid & Mental Health training, equipping them with lifesaving skills and job-ready qualifications.
Cybersecurity & Digital Skills Training
With the support of Learning Link Scotland, we provided training on cybersecurity, Google Maps, email use, and IT basics, helping participants navigate life in a digital world with confidence.
This project was made possible by the Glasgow Wellbeing Fund through GCVS, allowing us to create a safe, welcoming space for learning, wellbeing, and community engagement..