WePurpose Technology

You won't have been able to miss the news yesterday about the report that over 1 million young people are now not in education, employment or training (NEET). The report's author, Alan Milburn said that a jobs boom in recent decades "has largely passed young people by". The report points to entry level jobs, Saturday jobs and apprenticeships all falling.

Our Managing Director, David Massey, spoke to the BBC about the challenges facing young people and what WePurpose Technology and our clients are doing to help change that situation because we all have a part to play in making employment opportunities accessible to everyone.

You can listen to him speaking on BBC radio at the link below.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0nnyr84

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WePurpose 2026 Supporters Awards | 1 STAR AWARDS
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Last but absolutely not least, our final announcement of the day, and one of the most meaningful to us.

Every journey starts somewhere. Our 1 Star Award winners have taken their first steps with WePurpose, and in doing so, have already made a real difference to a young person in Scotland.

That’s something of which they can be genuinely proud.

A huge congratulations to:

🌟 HES Electrical
🌟 Cunningly Good Group
🌟 Highland Learning Academy
🌟 Nairn Enterprises
🌟 Soirbheas
🌟 Emergency Action Training
🌟 Moray Waste Busters
🌟 From Here
🌟 Springblue Ltd
🌟 Strachans Ltd
🌟 Aurora Design Studio
🌟 ADL Nature
🌟 Valley CiDS
🌟 Messrs Robertsons
🌟 Oil and Vinegar
🌟 Clan Alchemy
🌟 Access Personnel
🌟 The Protected Areas Foundation
🌟 Wilderness Scotland

And that’s a wrap on our WePurpose 2026 Supporters Awards! 🎉

To every single organisation recognised today — THANK YOU.

Together, you’re helping young people in Scotland’s technology sector build the futures they deserve. We couldn’t do what we do without you.

Could your business be part of this next year? If you use IT services (who doesn't?!) then you can repurpose your business spend easily.
Find out more about WePurpose and what we can do for your business on our website https://wepurpose.tech

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WePurpose 2026 Supporters Awards | 4 STAR AWARDS
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The day is well underway, and now we’re celebrating four fantastic organisations who are making a genuine difference for young people in Scotland.

Each of our 4 Star Supporters Award recipients has contributed nearly 300 hours or more, from cycling to healthcare, from digital to community support.

Congratulations to:

🌟 Lucy Wagtail — 361 hours Lucy Wagtail Interiors
🌟 KarenMooreBiz Ltd — 329 hours
🌟 Cycling Scotland — 310 hours Cycling Scotland
🌟 NHS Highland — 297 hours NHS Highland

What a mix of organisations, and what a shared commitment to young people and social impact. We’re so proud to have them as part of the WePurpose Technology community.

Thank you for choosing us.

🥉 WePurpose 2026 Supporters Awards | BRONZE AWARDS 🥉

It’s 11am and we are BURSTING with pride to announce our Bronze Supporters Awards, a brilliant, diverse group of 14 organisations from across Scotland and beyond.

From distilleries to development trusts, from sport to the arts, each of these organisations has contributed over 64 working days of support through WePurpose, making a real, tangible difference to a young person’s career.
Congratulations to:

🥉 Snowsport England — 761 hours Snowsport England
🥉 Gateway — 721 hours
🥉 Whale-like-fish — 584 hours Whale-like-fish
🥉 Centred — 581 hours Centred Scot
🥉 Ben Nevis Distillery — 556 hours
🥉 Communities Housing Trust — 555 hours Communities Housing Trust
🥉 CRU Hospitality — 554 hours CRU Hospitality
🥉 HISEZ CIC (Impact Hub Inverness) — 543 hours Impact Hub Inverness
🥉 Safety, Welding, Lifting (International) Ltd — 518 hours
🥉 PASMA — 500 hours PASMA: Prefabricated Access Suppliers' and Manufacturers' Association🥉 Feis Rois — 475 hours Fèis Rois
🥉 Pulteneytown People’s Project — 474 hours Pulteneytown People's Project
🥉 Inverness Tennis and Squash Club — 459 hours Inverness Tennis & Squash Club
🥉 Think Like a Pony CIC — 453 hours Think Like a Pony

Purpose-led business in action.
Thank you all!