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Nicola Rutherford - Inspiring Scotland

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Financial Controller

Nicola Rutherford

Nicola Rutherford

Nicola brings a wealth of finance and accounting experience to Inspiring Scotland, including an MA in Accounting from Aberdeen University. After training as an accountant at PricewaterhouseCoopers Nicola progressed her career in London, predominantly in the Private Equity industry, where she ultimately held the position of Finance Director. Here she was responsible for all the financial and operational aspects of the business.

Nicola is devoted to achieving the best outcomes possible and is driven by her belief every child should have the opportunity to succeed in life.

Having held the position of Finance Director for the previous 14 years Nicola is now enjoying a better work/life balance – spending more time with her young family and finding joy in running and travelling.

£3 Million Bright Start Breakfasts Fund Now Open
14.05.2025

£3 Million Bright Start Breakfasts Fund Now Open

Today (14th May 2025) a new £3 million Bright Start Breakfasts Fund will open to applications.  The fund will expand access to breakfast clubs for primary school children by combining provision of healthy and nutritious breakfast food with before-school supervision or childcare enabling early drop off for parents to support them to work or study.  

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£3 Million Bright Start Breakfasts Fund Now Open
14.05.2025

£3 Million Bright Start Breakfasts Fund Now Open

Today (14th May 2025) a new £3 million Bright Start Breakfasts Fund will open to applications.  The fund will expand access to breakfast clubs for primary school children by combining provision of healthy and nutritious breakfast food with before-school supervision or childcare enabling early drop off for parents to support them to work or study.  

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Catalysts for Change: Understanding the motivations of volunteers in Scotland (new report published) 
12.05.2025

Catalysts for Change: Understanding the motivations of volunteers in Scotland (new report published) 

Volunteers play a vital role in supporting the work of charities across Scotland. Their contribution, big or small, can make a huge difference to individual lives and the reach and impact of organisations.   Two of Inspiring Scotland’s programmes would not exist without the support of volunteers: our Specialist Volunteer Network (SVN) connecting professional volunteers with

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