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,…
Apex Stranraer News
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…
Princess Anne Visits Stranraer
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,…
A Blog Spot
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.
Apex Is Feeling Festive
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,…
Apex Annual Report 2016
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 Stranraer Pop-up Charity Shop
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.
Apex Stranraer’s Christmas Meal.
On the 11th December Apex Stranraer held their annual Christmas dinner for homeless and unemployed people at St John’s Episcopal Church.
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