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….
A Positive Future
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….
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
Our Highland team was delighted to celebrate with administrator, Megan Mackenzie, who completed her Diploma in Digital Communications.
Always an event which sparks debate and prompts wider policy discussion, Apex Scotland’s Annual Lecture for 2019 will be held on Tuesday 3rd September in Edinburgh’s City Chambers. We are delighted to welcome Lord Justice Clerk, Lady Leeona Dorrian who is the most senior female judge in Scottish history. Her topic “Sentencing Guidelines: Challenges and…
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