Rosemount Centre for Lifelong learning

When single mum Leanne Quigley lost her partner in a tragic accident she felt like her world had collapsed around her. Trying to deal with her loss in a new house, after years of living in temporary accommodation, Leanne struggled to overcome her depression and the stresses of bringing up her young daughter alone. Life was to change, however, when her health visitor put her in touch with Rosemount Lifelong Learning Centre, which supports young and disadvantaged parents in Glasgow to develop coping strategies and techniques to help them deal with their situation. After completing the six month course at Rosemount, Leanne has new friends, a newfound confidence and a career plan in place.

BIG's Investing in Communities programme will continue to fund projects though Supporting 21st Century life which has five updated outcomes.

Key outcome: : Lone parents, kinship carers, families at risk, step families and disadvantaged families are more resilient and have improved relationships.

Leanne Quigley, 22, Glasgow

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