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WEBNEWS 18 September 2024 by Niall Christie. New initiative launched to break down barriers and create more equal Scotland. No Wrong Door Scotland is made up of third sector innovators, lived experience experts, policy makers and leading public figures. NEWS 17 September 2024 by Niall Christie.
20 inspiring Scottish social entrepreneurs - TFN - Third Force News
WEBMay 16, 2017 · 20 inspiring Scottish social entrepreneurs. 1. Susan Aktemel – Chief executive, Homes for Good. Languages graduate Susan Aktemel is one of Scotland’s original social entrepreneurs, having launched Impact Arts as a sole trader with a social product in 1994, when the term was barely known.
Scottish activists set for trial following weapons protest
WEBAug 8, 2023 · 23 October 2023 by Robert Armour. The trio will be in court from August 9th. Three activists from Palestine Action will stand trial from Wednesday August 9 at Glasgow Sheriff Court for four days. They face charges of malicious mischief and reckless endangerment for targeting French weapons firm Thales …
Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2024 shortlist announced
WEBAug 1, 2024 · An awards ceremony will be held in Holyrood this November. The shortlist for the 2024 Social Enterprise Awards Scotland has been announced, recognising some of the country’s most pioneering social enterprises. Organised by Social Enterprise Scotland, the awards celebrate the incredible work and impact of social enterprises across Scotland.
Pressure mounts on Swinney to save charity factory and 60 jobs
WEB30 August 2024 by Niall Christie. Enterprise is set to lose two vital government contracts. First minister John Swinney is facing mounting political pressure from all parties to step in and save the jobs of 60 disabled workers at a registered charity. The staff at Haven Products, in Larbert, Stirlingshire are likely to be made redundant if the ...
WEB66%. Male34% Female2%Ethnic minoritiesGender diversity34% of top charity leaders were female, compared to 3. % of leaders analysed in the 2020 Team Scotland report. This headline figure compares favourably against other sectors in the study, but urgent ac.
What makes a charity CEO effective? - TFN - Third Force News
WEBNov 10, 2023 · However, prioritisation of time and personal energy is essential for effectiveness. For this group of CEOs, the top priorities were service delivery, staff, strategy, finance and governance. From my in-depth discussions with 11 CEOs, it was clear that they thought deeply about the job, but conceptualised the role differently.
Train the trainer: a training toolkit - Third Force News
WEBNov 21, 2023 · Registration number SC003558. Train the trainer: a training toolkit. This online course will provide an introduction to the tools required to plan, deliver and evaluate effective training. Anne Whiteford will guide you through the three sessions so you will gain the confidence to design and deliver learning to individuals and small groups.
and a plan is needed to tackle it - Third Force News
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Digital exclusion widens inequalities - and a plan is needed to tackle it. People are being left behind as more services move online and reliance on digital technology increases. One in six Scots don’t have the digital skills needed for everyday life, leading to a widening of inequalities. An Audit Scotland report has laid bare the reality of ...
The 10 most successful charity fundraising events - TFN
WEBAug 3, 2015 · 4. Moonwalk (£8,168,992) Raising money for breast cancer, Walk the Walk hit on the idea of getting women (and some men) to take part in a fundraising walk wearing decorated bras. A fun event carried out at night it hopes to power walk through the £100 million barrier this year. 5.