Understanding Community Needs Across Angus

The CAT Report presents a comprehensive community-led research project undertaken by Voluntary Action Angus in partnership with Angus Women’s Aid, Deaf Links, Relationships Scotland FM Tayside & Fife, and Children’s Health Scotland. This study captures the lived experiences of individuals and organisations across Angus in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting both the challenges and the remarkable resilience demonstrated by communities.

Through surveys, focus groups, and community researcher engagement, the report explores the pandemic’s impact on mental health, social isolation, poverty, service access, and local volunteering. It also identifies opportunities for transformation through collaborative service design, smarter partnerships, and community-based solutions.

This report is a vital resource for anyone interested in building stronger, more inclusive, and resilient communities in Angus. Its findings are now shaping how we deliver support and co-design services with the people who use them.