
Our Ethos & Goals
At Your Love Rara, we are committed to building a creative, inclusive, and supportive environment that nurtures mental health, fuels imagination, and brings communities together. Through compassion, connection, and creativity, we aim to inspire the next generation to thrive emotionally, mentally, and socially.
What We Stand For
Mental health awareness, inclusion, and community support are at the very heart of our organisation. We believe everyone deserves a safe space to express themselves, access support, and grow—regardless of background, ability, or circumstance.
Our professionally led programmes use creativity and coaching to:
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Teach resilience
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Support anxiety and depression
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Promote personal growth
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Encourage emotional literacy
Laughter and joy are essential to what we do. Did you know? A good laugh relieves physical tension, reduces stress hormones, boosts the immune system, and helps foster social connection. We use fun and imagination to create engaging experiences that leave a lasting positive impact.
Our Vision
We’re working to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health—especially among young people. Through tailored workshops, community events, and youth-led initiatives, we equip children, teens, and young adults with tools to understand and manage their emotions, build confidence, and support one another.
Our upcoming Blog and Podcast, created by teens for teens, will provide a relatable, safe platform for young voices to share their experiences, ideas, and wellbeing journeys.
Empowering the Next Generation
Founded by Zara Grant, Your Love Rara is deeply personal. Having experienced homelessness at 16 and relocating across the world by 19, Zara knows the power of resilience, mentorship, and opportunity. Her mission is to inspire and empower young people to believe in themselves and build a brighter future.
“Not only do I want to create an inclusive environment for all children and adults—I want to inspire the next generation. I want to support young individuals in personal development, and guide them in discovering their strengths and dreams.”
We aim to create real opportunities for young people through:
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Jobs and apprenticeships
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Creative and wellbeing industry training
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Mentorship and personal development programmes
Our Values
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Community Empowerment: Volunteering builds stronger, more connected communities.
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Integrity & Responsibility: We lead with honesty, transparency, and accountability in all our work.
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Inclusive Practice: We celebrate and respect all cultures and identities, ensuring our services reflect true diversity.
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Knowledge Sharing: We believe growth happens through shared experience and learning.
Social Inclusion
We are dedicated to making our services accessible to everyone. This includes:
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Children and adults with disabilities
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Families from disadvantaged backgrounds
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Individuals from culturally diverse communities
We raise funds to deliver inclusive programmes and partner with local organisations to spread joy and support where it’s needed most.
Community Support & Social Impact Programmes
At Your Love Rara, we understand that strong families build strong communities. Our social impact programmes are designed to support emotional wellbeing, bridge cultural divides, and respond to real health and social challenges affecting individuals today.
Supporting Families & Wellbeing
We deliver creative, therapeutic, and educational programmes that support families through:
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Mental Health & Wellbeing Workshops for children, parents, and caregivers
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Family Bonding Activities focused on creativity, play, and mindfulness
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Parent Support Groups that create safe spaces for open dialogue and shared experiences
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Coaching & Guidance for managing stress, anxiety, and emotional development at home
These programmes help families feel more connected, confident, and capable in navigating daily challenges and long-term emotional wellbeing.
Tackling Community Health Issues
We’re committed to developing initiatives that address key health and wellness concerns, including:
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Youth Mental Health Support through group coaching and 1:1 mentoring
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Reducing Social Isolation for young people, carers, and adults through inclusive events and support groups
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Promoting Physical Activity & Mindfulness through accessible yoga, movement, and meditation sessions
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Empowerment Through Education about emotional regulation, self-care, and resilience
Championing Diversity & Inclusion
Our projects are designed to bring people together from all walks of life—celebrating diversity and promoting social unity. This includes:
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Cultural Exchange Workshops that explore and celebrate traditions, languages, and stories
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Community Festivals & Inclusive Events where everyone can feel seen, heard, and valued
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Youth-Led Projects tackling stigma and discrimination through creative expression and storytelling
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Accessible Programming tailored to support those with disabilities and from marginalised communities
Our Goal
To create a community where every family feels supported, every child feels empowered, and every individual—regardless of background—has access to tools for healing, joy, and growth. Our mission is to build a future where inclusion isn't an afterthought—it's the foundation.
How We Work
Our work is divided into two core areas: Community Serving and Organisation Serving. Our volunteer-led structure offers opportunities for growth, skill-building, and leadership:
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Administrators & Funding Officers: Help with funding applications, research, staffing, and operations.
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Qualified Coaches: Deliver workshops and training while supporting volunteers and mentors.
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Mentors (16+): Lead activities, contribute to content (like blogs and podcasts), and support programme delivery.
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Volunteers (ages 12–25): Assist in events, workshops, and behind-the-scenes activities—gaining experience in creativity, wellbeing, and community work.
Your Love Rara is not just a community interest company. We are a movement—dedicated to healing through creativity, building confidence through connection, and changing lives through care and inclusion.
Zara Grant Story:
Zara Grant – Managing Director
Zara Grant is a mermaid.
Not many people can say that as an opening line – but for Zara, it’s just one of her many titles. A qualified swim instructor, she’s spent over eight years teaching both children and adults how to become mermaids. But being a mermaid is only the beginning.
Zara's journey is one of resilience and creativity. At just 16, she experienced homelessness. By 19, she had moved from Australia to the other side of the world – Scotland – learning to adapt and live without boundaries. Today, she is proud of who she is (fin and all), and she empowers others to embrace their uniqueness too. Her life motto? You can be anything you want to be – if you put your mind to it.
In January 2013, Zara founded Love Rara Ltd, a creative events company born from her vision to deliver bespoke children's entertainment across the North East of Scotland. Recognising a gap in the market, she used her natural flair for performance and imagination to create unforgettable magical experiences. Within seven years, Love Rara had grown to employ 17 staff and delivered over 580 events annually (as of 2019).
Building on this success, Zara launched Love Rara Kidz in February 2020 – a sister company with a deeper focus on early childhood development. Using drama techniques and swimming, the program builds confidence and self-esteem in young people. Today, over 120 children are actively involved in the Love Rara Kidz program.
When the pandemic hit in March 2020, Zara took time to reflect. One question stood out: What is my "why"?
The answer: to create an inclusive, creative environment without limitations – a place where everyone is supported, celebrated, and free to be themselves.
From that vision, Your Love Rara CIC was born – a not-for-profit Community Interest Company. Its mission:
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To deliver mental health and wellbeing workshops for children and young people.
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To support employment opportunities for local actors and actresses, while mentoring young volunteers and nurturing the next generation of creatives.
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To provide magical experiences for disadvantaged and terminally ill children across the North East of Scotland – especially those affected by Covid-19.
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Zara’s mission in life is to achieve what others often see as impossible – a word she redefines as: "I’M possible."
She believes that everyone deserves to feel loved, valued, and part of something magical. And through Love Rara, she continues to bring that magic to life, one story at a time.


