The Link Up host in Leith is Bethany Christian Trust. Ian, the local Link Up Worker started with Bethany in January 2012.
Leith lies to the north of Edinburgh, and although now part of Edinburgh, it was once the most important port in Scotland and a borough in its own right. This history still shapes and influences today – home of The Proclaimers, Irvine Welsh, Sir Tom Farmer and Hibernian FC along with a new creative community Leith is the arty, edgy side of the city. Leith has suffered with the loss of its heavy industries and faced other struggles. However recent regeneration has helped make the area much more mixed and there are many people wanting to be active in the community. A strong sense of local identity with a host of local amenities and facilities means Leith is ideal for seeing the local community generate new ideas and bring about local transformation.
People with learning disabilities will be supported to reach their full potential through a £1.6 million Scottish Government fund. The Learning Disability Support Fund will be available to third sector organisations to enable them to promote equality and inclusion and improve access to education, health services and social activities for people with learning disabilities. The
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People with learning disabilities will be supported to reach their full potential through a £1.6 million Scottish Government fund. The Learning Disability Support Fund will be available to third sector organisations to enable them to promote equality and inclusion and improve access to education, health services and social activities for people with learning disabilities. The
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A second round of the Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund opens for applications today (Monday 20 January 2025) to enable community-led project groups in Scotland to develop local nature restoration projects. The Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund seeks to inspire, encourage, and enable communities to explore and develop ambitious ecosystem restoration projects locally. It also seeks to raise awareness
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