Who we are
Our story started as a vision and a concept, is now real. RLP is a fully functioning organisation with a wealth of experience, learning and successful projects under our belt
How it all began
A concept meeting was held with community leaders at Alloa Town Hall on the 11th June 2018
Participants included a cross party set of politicians, other local leaders, academics, voluntary sector representatives, a prison governor, a police chief inspector and people with lived experience.
Feedback confirmed that stakeholders valued lived experience expertise, therefore there should be a move towards practices such as remuneration and introducing structure to engage those with lived experience safely, authentically, meaningfully and effectively.
A group of people with lived experience stepped forward. They collaborated to define the values by which a social enterprise run by people with lived experience could offer training and consultancy services in a sustainable model.
Many leaders from a range of organisations stepped forward too. They shared the vision, advocated for change, mentored with humility and made the journey with us, which is how our story began.
On the 12th of September 2018, Resilience Learning Partnership (RLP) was born.
Our journey
2018
11th June 2018 Concept meeting held with the community leaders at Alloa Town Hall
12th September 2018 Resilience Learning Partnership (RLP) incorporated.
2019
Beginning of journey with NHS Education for Scotland (NES) and Scottish Government
First RLP Conference was held in Alloa Town Hall
RLP Features on BBC & ITV to launch the National Trauma Training Plan
First funding received from National Lottery Community Fund (£10,000)
RLP Managing Director, Shumela Ahmed, delivers at TEDx Clackmannanshire.
2020
March: Global Pandemic hit UK shores
Work with Sanctuary House begins
RLP Crafty Kids appears on BBC & ITV
TIER Pathway was awarded £38,572 in funding from The National Lottery Community Fund.
RLP Crafty Kids Film Screening was introduced by the National Clinical Director of the Scottish Government – Prof Jason Leitch.
First Scottish Parliamentary commendation for RLP Crafty Kids.
2021
RLP awarded £50,000 in funding from The Promise Scotland to internally implement The Promise findings.
TIER Pathway awarded £34,782 in funding from The National Lottery Community Fund
First TIER & Female Only TIER Pathway commence
The Launch of RLP’s First Strategic Document
Launch of the New RLP logo and rebrand
2022
TIER Pathway was awarded £200,000 in funding over 3 years from The National Lottery Community Fund
Second Scottish Parliamentary commendation, this time for RLP TIER Pathway.
Authentic Voice project starts
Partners in Change (PiC) 3 year RLP embarked on their first research-led project alongside APEX, Dundee Uni in the PiC project funded by The Robertson Trust
2023
RLP become national partners alongside the Scottish Government, NES, COSLA & Improvement Services in the NTTP
Nominated in 2 categories in the Scottish Enterprise Awards
Win Social Enterprise of the Year for Building Diversity, Inclusion, Equity & Justice
2024
New Resilience Learning Partnership Website Launched
“We know that in order to move away from a ‘them and us’ mentality we have to hold a mirror up to ourselves. One of the strengths of RLP is the diversity of individuals who make it what it is today by bringing and being valued for the range of different experiences they have, whether lived, professional or personal.”
Shumela Ahmed
Managing Director RLP