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Scotland’s Knife Crime Is Back…
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There was a time we thought this was behind us. That time has passed. As communities we are being forced back into the conversation around knife crime. What was once seen as a problem of the past is once again the present. Knife crime and serious violence are not just historic issues. They remain part…
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Knife-Wielding Robbery in East Kilbride Highlights Urgent Need to End Knife Crime
A recent incident in East Kilbride has shocked the local community after a knife-wielding assailant targeted a garage during a robbery. Staff members described the event as a “terrifying experience,” as the perpetrator threatened them with a knife before fleeing with a sum of money. Police Scotland is investigating and has urged anyone with information…
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Call To Action: Voices & Volunteers Against Knife Crime
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End Knife Crime & Support The Youth: Share Your Story Community Impact Project / EK Neighbourhood Watch Seeks Volunteers and Voices Against Knife Crime As part of the “End Knife Crime: Protect Our Youth” campaign, volunteers will assist with community outreach, awareness initiatives, support for young people, and the collection of data and experiences related…
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The Freedom Of Information Report: First Findings Shared By CEO & Chairman Of Community Impact Project
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Leading the Next Phase of Our Campaign to End Knife Crime and Support the Youth KJ – Chief Executive & Chairman We are now entering the next phase of our campaign to tackle knife crime and protect young people across Scotland. This work builds on years of engagement with local communities, public services, and youth…
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Knife Crime is a Public Health Emergency – We’ve Requested the Data to Prove It
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The Community Impact Project has formally submitted a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to Public Health Scotland, demanding a full breakdown of knife-related hospital admissions across the country. This forms part of our wider End Knife Crime & Support The Youth campaign—born out of urgency, grief, and a community’s refusal to stay silent. While fatal…
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Why Is There Currently No Knife Crime Bill in the Scottish Parliament?
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Scotland is facing a Public Health Emergency—but there is no dedicated Knife Crime Bill currently progressing through the Scottish Parliament. Despite a sharp rise in violent incidents involving young people, including the murder of 16-year-old Kayden Moy in East Kilbride and the deaths of Amen Teklay, Kory McCrimmon, and others in Glasgow and Ayrshire, Holyrood…
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Our Meeting With Collette Stevenson MSP
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Campaign Gains Momentum: Meeting with Collette Stevenson MSP Advances Knife Crime Prevention Plans In Scottish Parliment In a productive meeting last week, The Community Impact Project and Collette Stevenson MSP came together to reinforce and expand the “End Knife Crime & Support the Youth” campaign across East Kilbride—and beyond. The session affirmed shared goals around…
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Our Meeting With Joani Reid MP
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Tackling Knife Crime at the Root: Community Impact Project Meets with MP Joani Reid Last week, The Community Impact Project held an important meeting with Joani Reid, MP for East Kilbride, as part of our East Kilbride-based but Scotland-wide “End Knife Crime & Support the Youth” campaign. The discussion brought sharp focus to the complex…
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📣Exciting Announcement: New Director Of Communications & Media Relations – Kasey
In May, my 16-year-old nephew, Kayden, was murdered. He was full of life, cheeky, loving, and so full of potential. Losing him shattered everything. But I couldn’t let it stop there. I didn’t have to step into this — I wanted to, because it’s personal, and because I believe it matters. I didn’t want the…
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Exciting Announcement: New Youth Engagement Director
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Mr J. Downie will be Tackling Serious Youth Violence & Knife Crime in East Kilbride and Glasgow. As part of his new role he will be instrumental in leading our campaign to End Knife Crime & Support The Youth. Dear Members, I’m honoured and proud to share that I’ve officially stepped into the role of…
