Nicola Donnelly
@nicola1donnelly.bsky.social
Parent Carer | Third Sector Marketing & Comms | Trustee | 📍Dundee
Currently - Marketing & Recruitment Officer for Carolina House Trust, Trustee for Lia’s Wings
Goals - more dancing, less admin
Views expressed here are all my own
Currently - Marketing & Recruitment Officer for Carolina House Trust, Trustee for Lia’s Wings
Goals - more dancing, less admin
Views expressed here are all my own
Leo at 8 years old has finally started to engage with classroom tasks and develop a love of learning. And the news that brought this all home to a 90s-educated, comprehension loving, stationery fiend….? He has a school jotter to keep his work in. #substack
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The joy of a jotter
Leo does his school work in a jotter.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Leo at 8 years old has finally started to engage with classroom tasks and develop a love of learning. And the news that brought this all home to a 90s-educated, comprehension loving, stationery fiend….? He has a school jotter to keep his work in. #substack
open.substack.com/pub/nicolado...
open.substack.com/pub/nicolado...
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The true winner is men being kind to each other #celebritytraitors
November 6, 2025 at 10:06 PM
The true winner is men being kind to each other #celebritytraitors
What a wonderful concept for a fund. Ironically.
Calling all small charities!
The Boring Fund is now open for applications.
It offers small (£200) grants to UK non-profits, charities and voluntary groups to cover boring running costs like web hosting, admin, insurance etc
Apply by 30 Nov
#Funding
The Boring Fund is now open for applications.
It offers small (£200) grants to UK non-profits, charities and voluntary groups to cover boring running costs like web hosting, admin, insurance etc
Apply by 30 Nov
#Funding
Boring Fund | Christina Poulton
Applications now open!
£200 grants available for small charities, CICs and voluntary groups towards some of those boring but hard-to-fund costs.
www.christinapoultoncreative.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM
What a wonderful concept for a fund. Ironically.
Reposted by Nicola Donnelly
Inclusive play equipment doesn’t just open up the park - it opens up the world.
It says:
🌍 You belong here
🤝 You matter
🎉 You have a right to play too
Every child deserves to see themselves reflected in their play spaces.
www.playscotland.org/playful-comm...
It says:
🌍 You belong here
🤝 You matter
🎉 You have a right to play too
Every child deserves to see themselves reflected in their play spaces.
www.playscotland.org/playful-comm...
November 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Inclusive play equipment doesn’t just open up the park - it opens up the world.
It says:
🌍 You belong here
🤝 You matter
🎉 You have a right to play too
Every child deserves to see themselves reflected in their play spaces.
www.playscotland.org/playful-comm...
It says:
🌍 You belong here
🤝 You matter
🎉 You have a right to play too
Every child deserves to see themselves reflected in their play spaces.
www.playscotland.org/playful-comm...
I don’t know if this will make a difference, but at least no one can say they didn’t know it was happening.
Nicola Donnelly says Dundee can't let the NICU at Ninewells be downgraded without a fight.
Ninewells NICU ‘put me back together’ when I was separated from my two-day-old premature baby – we need their expertise
Nicola Donnelly says Dundee can't let the NICU at Ninewells be downgraded without a fight.
dlvr.it
October 19, 2025 at 9:03 AM
I don’t know if this will make a difference, but at least no one can say they didn’t know it was happening.
Reposted by Nicola Donnelly
They are among more than 20,000 petitioners calling for Holyrood to keep the unit open.
3 Dundee mums recall their babies’ lives being saved at under-threat Ninewells neonatal unit
They are among more than 20,000 petitioners calling for Holyrood to keep the unit open.
dlvr.it
October 15, 2025 at 6:55 AM
They are among more than 20,000 petitioners calling for Holyrood to keep the unit open.
Extremely important document that is legally binding. If you have a child with additional needs, you should really consider having one in place.
Co-ordinated support plans (CSPs) - what are they and who needs them?
Our pages for professionals explains more about eligibility, how to request a #CSP for your learner and your role in assessing, drafting and reviewing plans.
Find out more: enquire.org.uk/professional...
#ASN #ASL #school
Our pages for professionals explains more about eligibility, how to request a #CSP for your learner and your role in assessing, drafting and reviewing plans.
Find out more: enquire.org.uk/professional...
#ASN #ASL #school
Co-ordinated support plans (CSPs) - Enquire
Understand more about CSPs, the support plan for children with long term multiple or complex support needs, who require significant support from education and at least one other service or agency.
enquire.org.uk
September 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Extremely important document that is legally binding. If you have a child with additional needs, you should really consider having one in place.
It’s been a very busy two days in Glasgow at #CiSAC25 and I heave learned an enormous amount. There is a lot to reflect on.
Thanks to the @childreninscotland.bsky.social team for a great event.
Didn’t take a lot of photos at the sessions but I did have a very good walk in Glasgow last night
Thanks to the @childreninscotland.bsky.social team for a great event.
Didn’t take a lot of photos at the sessions but I did have a very good walk in Glasgow last night
May 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
It’s been a very busy two days in Glasgow at #CiSAC25 and I heave learned an enormous amount. There is a lot to reflect on.
Thanks to the @childreninscotland.bsky.social team for a great event.
Didn’t take a lot of photos at the sessions but I did have a very good walk in Glasgow last night
Thanks to the @childreninscotland.bsky.social team for a great event.
Didn’t take a lot of photos at the sessions but I did have a very good walk in Glasgow last night
Taking a little detour via the capital due to train issues but it’s all good. I’m on my way to #CiSAC25 and looking forward to a busy few days. 🚂
May 28, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Taking a little detour via the capital due to train issues but it’s all good. I’m on my way to #CiSAC25 and looking forward to a busy few days. 🚂
Leo was a superstar today. It’s a good start towards progress.
Dundee mum takes call for wraparound childcare for disabled kids to Holyrood
Dundee mum takes call for wraparound childcare for disabled kids to Holyrood
Nicola Donnelly, from Downfield, is highlighting the barriers to childcare for disabled children like her son Leo, who has cerebral palsy.
dlvr.it
May 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Leo was a superstar today. It’s a good start towards progress.
Sessions all booked for @childreninscotland.bsky.social conference later this month. Really looking forward to getting immersed in diverse insights and interesting conversations about supporting children and families.
May 1, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Sessions all booked for @childreninscotland.bsky.social conference later this month. Really looking forward to getting immersed in diverse insights and interesting conversations about supporting children and families.
Parent carers can complete this survey on wraparound care for SEND children pregnantthenscrewed.typeform.com/to/wdCfuLKk?... @carerscoalition.bsky.social @opfs.org.uk @barnardosscot.bsky.social
Wraparound childcare for SEND children survey
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April 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Parent carers can complete this survey on wraparound care for SEND children pregnantthenscrewed.typeform.com/to/wdCfuLKk?... @carerscoalition.bsky.social @opfs.org.uk @barnardosscot.bsky.social
A stunning Insight cover from @childreninscotland.bsky.social awaited me today when I returned to the office from holiday 😍
April 16, 2025 at 9:21 AM
A stunning Insight cover from @childreninscotland.bsky.social awaited me today when I returned to the office from holiday 😍
The Members Debate for this motion on Wraparound Care for Children with ASN will be on 8th May. Please consider writing to your MSP encouraging them to attend. I have a suggested template I can email you.
Very pleased to see this motion be lodged in Scottish Parliament.
www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
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April 16, 2025 at 7:09 AM
The Members Debate for this motion on Wraparound Care for Children with ASN will be on 8th May. Please consider writing to your MSP encouraging them to attend. I have a suggested template I can email you.
Really looking forward to this. My first CIS conference.
Explore the 25 interactive workshops in this year's Annual Conference programme, covering a wide range of themes including:
👐 Additional support needs
💛 Care experience
🎙️ Children's rights and participation
⚖️ Equality and inclusion
💟 Health
🗨️ Stigma
Browse the programme: loom.ly/q3MVUHs
👐 Additional support needs
💛 Care experience
🎙️ Children's rights and participation
⚖️ Equality and inclusion
💟 Health
🗨️ Stigma
Browse the programme: loom.ly/q3MVUHs
February 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Really looking forward to this. My first CIS conference.
Very pleased to see this motion be lodged in Scottish Parliament.
www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
February 19, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Very pleased to see this motion be lodged in Scottish Parliament.
www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
Hello 👋🏻 I have a Substack and a shiny first post substack.com/@nicoladonne...
Nicola Donnelly | Substack
Parent carer working in charity comms by day, looking for main character energy by night. Or any energy, really.
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February 17, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Hello 👋🏻 I have a Substack and a shiny first post substack.com/@nicoladonne...
Hot on the heels of the Dundee Council budget consultation exercise comes this… the Health and Social Care consultation. Insulting, reductive and cynical. This is so far from fully informed democracy and veers on click-bait, adversary and removing accountability. www.dundeehscp.com/dundee-ijb-b...
Dundee IJB Budget Consultation | Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership
What is the Dundee Integration Joint Board (IJB)?Current surveys and consultations can be found here.
www.dundeehscp.com
February 16, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Hot on the heels of the Dundee Council budget consultation exercise comes this… the Health and Social Care consultation. Insulting, reductive and cynical. This is so far from fully informed democracy and veers on click-bait, adversary and removing accountability. www.dundeehscp.com/dundee-ijb-b...
Disappointed it was necessary but this young woman’s steadfast insistence on getting the support she needs is impressive.
BBC News - Deaf pupil wins legal fight for BSL interpreter
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Deaf pupil wins legal fight for sign language interpreter in class
Niamdh Braid sued Fife Council to get a sign language interpreter to help with her learning.
www.bbc.com
February 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Disappointed it was necessary but this young woman’s steadfast insistence on getting the support she needs is impressive.
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Wow! We're at 1k followers! We're so grateful for your support! 🧡
As a thanks, we are giving away one of our popular tartan scarves!
To be in with a chance to win, you need to:
1. Be following us
2. Share this post
** Competition closes 3pm tomorrow. Winner announced at 5pm! **
Best of luck! 😃
As a thanks, we are giving away one of our popular tartan scarves!
To be in with a chance to win, you need to:
1. Be following us
2. Share this post
** Competition closes 3pm tomorrow. Winner announced at 5pm! **
Best of luck! 😃
February 6, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Wow! We're at 1k followers! We're so grateful for your support! 🧡
As a thanks, we are giving away one of our popular tartan scarves!
To be in with a chance to win, you need to:
1. Be following us
2. Share this post
** Competition closes 3pm tomorrow. Winner announced at 5pm! **
Best of luck! 😃
As a thanks, we are giving away one of our popular tartan scarves!
To be in with a chance to win, you need to:
1. Be following us
2. Share this post
** Competition closes 3pm tomorrow. Winner announced at 5pm! **
Best of luck! 😃
Love these.
Refugees are part of the very fabric of our communities and we are delighted to introduce our very own Scottish Refugee Council tartan!
We have chosen the colours to reflect the vibrant diversity of Scotland that we all know and love. 🧡
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
We have chosen the colours to reflect the vibrant diversity of Scotland that we all know and love. 🧡
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
February 5, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Love these.
Dusting off my Bluesky account after a great day at @scvo.scot #thegathering Sessions on anti-racism, former PM Gordon Brown’s rally to combat child poverty, Scottish public finances and co-design. Actions for me to take to work and in my voluntary roles.
February 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Dusting off my Bluesky account after a great day at @scvo.scot #thegathering Sessions on anti-racism, former PM Gordon Brown’s rally to combat child poverty, Scottish public finances and co-design. Actions for me to take to work and in my voluntary roles.
Christmas Eve
December 24, 2024 at 8:26 PM
Christmas Eve
What brought me to bluesky? Only the best hashtag of the year #duvetknowitschristmas
Yes, people will post pictures on social media of sleeping arrangements on Xmas Eve and I will once again attempt to leverage this to raise money for charity — just pinning this to my profile to head off the relentless (i.e. sporadic) enquiries
December 23, 2024 at 7:49 PM
What brought me to bluesky? Only the best hashtag of the year #duvetknowitschristmas