Charity and Voluntary Sector

BIG: Over the last year young people from all walks of life have shared in the multi million Young Start scheme.  Last week, Aileen Campbell MSP, Minister for Children & Young People, met 3 young people who have turned their lives around after support from a unique Edinburgh project.
 
Four Square (Scotland)’s SUSS IT project offers an SQA Employability Award and is developing  an accredited qualification, SQA, in Tenancy Sustainment.  Their Learning & Training programme helps homeless & vulnerable young people take on their own homes. The project helps their confidence & self understanding and gives them the skills & knowledge required to keep their own place and get into the job market.
Press release & links ~ Four Square (Scotland)’s SUSS IT project
 
CABAdverts glamorising payday loans are a far cry away from the reality of debt, according to Citizens Advice as the Advertising Standards Authority bans Cash Lady advert featuring Kerry Katona.
Press release & links
 
CO: The Social Action Fund has been created to support the government’s vision for a Big Society by funding proposals that will embed long term increases in giving either:
* time - volunteering, time-banking; or,
* resources - money, property, fixed assets or equipment
Press release & links
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