A Positive Future
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…
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,…
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…
This week, Apex staff have embraced all that is festive. Inspired by Save the Children’s campaign, we have been modelling our Christmas jumpers to help raise funds for local causes. Although a national charity, our hearts are in our communities and, as this is where we invest our time and energy on a daily basis,…
Each year it is a privilege to be able to look back and see how much has been accomplished over the past 12 months. This year’s Annual Report highlights our involvement at a local level, showing not only how much our communities across the country appreciate our contribution, but also how much it means to…
Apex Scotland is delighted to have been awarded the title ‘Centre of Excellence’ in recognition of our outstanding practice in running ASDAN courses. The nomination was made by Regional Managers at ASDAN and reflects commitment to celebrating success and rewarding achievement of both learners and those working with them. Apex’s nomination was made specifically in…
The Apex Forth Valley team attended an award ceremony at the Falkirk Wheel for our clients that participated in the Green Action Outlook project 2014, a 12-week course that started on 9 September 2014. The day gave a good opportunity to try out the public nature trail path that they had helped to create. As…
Apex Scotland Forth Valley are offering a new workshop. The Employability Skills Workshop sets out to help clients build their knowledge and competence around job search methods, where to look for jobs and resources available. The Workshop runs weekly and will be tailored to individual needs, focusing on what most suits the needs of the…
Apex Scotland Forth Valley offer its clients auricular acupuncture sessions as part of their rehabilitation/detox. Auricular acupuncture can help in a variety of different ways such as; Stress Management, Relaxation Therapy and Anger Management. The session involves the gentle placement of five small, sterile, disposable needles onto specific sites on the ear. The recipient of…