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,…
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…
In May of this year, the Princess Royal, in her role as Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, paid visit to the marina and Stair Park community garden. During her time in Stranraer, Princess Anne toured the marina, meeting key people associated with its development, local fisherman, and voluntary groups,…
Our Service Development Manager in Dumfries and Galloway has been invited to blog on the Community Justice for Women website. Check out her information on the Shine service here.
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…
Throughout the month of February, the Employability Fund group in Stranraer set up a pop-up charity shop with the aim of raising money for Wigtownshire Women’s Aid.