A Positive Future
Apex Scotland is thrilled to become a ‘Partner in Change’ having been awarded Partners in Change funding from the Robertson Trust which will help us to develop, in partnership with the Resilience Learning Partnership and others, a model for trauma informed working. We will trial this with the aim of demonstrating the benefits of a…
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…
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…
Member of Parliament for Aberdeen North Kirsty Blackman visited Apex’s Grampian unit to see what services we offer people coming through the Criminal Justice system. Initially reluctant, Kirsty plucked up the courage to join the weekly acupuncture session and was very positive about her experience, saying she felt very relaxed – probably an unusual feeling for an…
Saturday 27th August saw the Grampian team take part in the ACVO Celebrate Aberdeen parade, which showcases the many charities and volunteers supporting the Third Sector in the City. Approximately 1,200 people walked down Union Street, representing 100 charities and community groups sponsored by dozens of organisations from the private sector. Starting at 09:45 with…