We are often asked for our opinion on current justice topics, or to contribute our expertise on various consultations, conferences and matters of special interest. With our new blog we hope to give the voice of our sector and our service users a new platform to make comment and encourage debate on any number of…
New Disclosure Rules: What Happens Next?
On 30th November 2020 changes come into law which significantly alter the situation for many people who have been denied access to jobs they have been suitable for, because of disclosure issues relating in some cases to old offences with little or no relevance to the job they were applying for. This is an area…
John is First to Achieve Employability Award
We are delighted to congratulate John Oliver who is the first person to complete our new SQA accredited Employability Award!
John was referred to Apex by his work coach at Irvine jobcentre due to being long term unemployed….
Annual Report 2020 Launched
We are delighted today to launch our Annual Report 2020, “Being Part of the Story”. Taking account of how our stories intertwine, the report considers firstly “Our Story” which focuses on what Apex contributes to our clients, our communities and the wider Justice agenda. This moves onto a second chapter, “Their Story”, where our service…
Apex Board Vacancies
Due to the retiral of several Trustees, we are now looking to recruit some exceptional people to help us move our strategy forward. Apex Scotland is looking for new members who can bring enthusiasm and experience to its Board. We are particularly seeking potential members who can bring skills and experience in charity law, marketing…
New Arrest Referral Service
We are delighted to be introducing a new pilot arrest referral service today (1 June 2020) in partnership with Police Scotland, launching in Dunfermline, Coatbridge, Motherwell and Dundee. This new service now gives individuals being held in police custody the opportunity to be referred directly to Apex’s Steps service, assisting those who have multiple barriers…
Supporting our Service Users Through Covid-19 Uncertainty
Our staff have created a short film to describe just a few of the things they have been doing to assist our service users over the past few weeks (click on this article to view). Since the advent of the coronavirus outbreak, many organisations have had to readjust not only where they are operating from,…
Scottish Gas Offers A Helping Hand
As our staff continue to perform a vital role in their communities working with our service users, the Trussell Trust foodbanks we run in Dumfries and Stranraer are experiencing a new level of support both from those who have been incredibly generous in their cash donations and from others in a very practical way. Currently…
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Response
In line with Government advice, and in common with other sector providers, Apex Scotland has put into place a range of measures designed to safeguard staff, our service users and the public as much as is possible while the risks of transmitting the coronavirus are significant. Given the strong advice to reduce personal contact situations,…
New Chair for Apex Scotland
At our AGM in December 2019, Brian Fearon (below right) stepped down as Chair of Apex Scotland. In 2009 Brian was employed by Apex for three months as interim Chief Executive, going on to join the Board the following year, stepping into the Chair’s shoes in 2013. In Apex’s Annual Report this year, Brian said…
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