Ben joined Inspiring Scotland in November 2021, bringing 20 years of experience from across fund management, local government, small business and third sector organisations to the management of the CashBack for Communities Fund.
Ben is motivated by a desire to maximise the opportunities available for youth across Scotland, particularly those from disadvantaged communities and areas of deprivation. With a keen interest in the outdoors, sports and arts, he is a proponent of the strong personal benefits such activities offer.
Ben is excited to apply his background in finance and experience in community-led activity to support the CashBack for Communities portfolio and help maximise the outcomes, impact and capacity of partner organisations.
More funding has been announced for the Scottish Government’s Autistic Adult Support Fund and is available to third sector organisations providing services to autistic adults – promoting wellbeing and helping them to understand what neurodivergence means for them. Since 2023, the Scottish Government has allocated £1.5 million to 15 organisations, including those helping autistic adults
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Tackling climate change sometimes still involves spreadsheets! Our Specialist Volunteer Network (SVN) is home to a whole range of expertise and changemakers who stand ready to help Scotland’s charities. Our team are no stranger to quickly matching a charity with the right professional to get a problem solved. So recently, when Earth in Common, an
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From Govan to the city centre, from children with learning disabilities to New Scots, people all over the city of Glasgow have benefitted from the opportunity to explore their creative side, led by their own communities. We recently hosted a workshop and reception to showcase the incredible talent and creativity fostered through our Creative Communities
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