Our Impact
Stories From Young People
Learn How The Usual Place is Changing the Lives of Young People Across Dumfries and Galloway
Leigha, Gabby and Kaylah Have Completed Their Work Experience!
Congratulations to Leigha, Gabby and Kaylah who have completed their 6 week programme of work experience here at The Usual Place in collaboration with Dumfries High School. During that time
Read More…
Lewis lands his first job Sept 2024
We’re celebrating!!! Everyone is delighted that SVQ Trainee, Lewis Pryde has successfully got his first job!!! He will be working part time at The Cairndale Hotel & Spa. Lewis is
Read More…
Charlie and Hughie Complete Their Work Experience
Today, we celebrated Charlie and Hughie’s last day of school work experience placement with us. Charlie joined us in September and Hughie started his at the start of the new
Read More…
Sarah invited to special event by Leaders of Great Britain March 2024
Sarah meets Jonny Wilkinson at The Mansion House, The City Of London for Leaders of Great Britain. What an incredible experience to hear Jonny speaking about Mindset – everything he
Read More…
Young People Speak to Power – House of Lords Public Services Committee Enquiry 2024
*****Young People Speak to Power***** Yesterday Sarah, Luke, Abbi, Jamie and Ross spoke to UK House of Lords as part of an important Select Committee inquiry. Last week our Chief
Read More…
Skye makes TV Debut at The Cairndale Hotel Feb 2024
Border Life are to make a film about young people from The Usual Place and the whole team are so excited about this film. They will also follow the success
Read More…
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Aged 14-26? Want to get involved?