East Ayrshire Carers Centre provides ongoing employability advice, information, training, work placements and support to young people who care for a parent, sibling or family member who struggles due to illness, disability, mental ill health, problematic substance use or addiction. Our aim is to ensure young carers have choices and chances in life to move into further education or sustainable employment, gaining skills by working in our carer centres, social enterprises and partnership agencies.
Are you a business professional looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? Join Inspiring Scotland’s Specialist Volunteer Network (SVN) and use your skills for social good! If you’re looking for a New Year’s resolution with real purpose, join the network and: Gain skills and knowledge through working with a new sector Expand your
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“[My mentor] made me believe in myself again” Over the summer, 12 tech gurus from financial firm Morgan Stanley were matched with those who work in the third sector in Scotland to embark on a six month mentoring programme through Inspiring Scotland’s Specialist Volunteer Network. Morgan Stanley is a global leader in financial services and
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The annual report provides an overview of the work undertaken to deliver on our strategic priorities and mission to improve the lives of people across Scotland. Last year Inspiring Scotland managed 16 funding programmes delivering to our strategic priorities ‘Improving Life Chances for Children and Young People’ and ‘Flourishing Lives’. We managed over £46m of
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