Tag: create
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New wave of teachers needed to create ‘generation swim’
National campaign launched to combat swim teacher shortage TEACHERS who are playing a vital role in creating ‘Generation Swim’ – a generation of safe and competent swimmers – are being celebrated across the country as part of a Scotland-wide recruitment drive. The team behind the Learn to Swim National Framework has launched the recruitment campaign…
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The Cats Whiskers secures £150,000 to create the purr-fect rescue shelter
CAT rescue and rehoming shelter The Cats Whiskers received a £150,000 funding boost to expand its facilities and take care of over 150 animals. Based in Alloa, the non-profit charity supports cats and kittens as well as owners who may find themselves struggling to care for them. Established in 2018, The Cats Whiskers was set up…
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Scots drug campaigner hits out at Penny Mordaunt’s comments and urges her to not create stigma
A SCOTS drug campaigner has hit out following comments made by the Leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt that the SNP legacy would be “a safe space for Scots to take heroin”. Peter Kyrkant works with social justice charity Cranstoun and was left fuming after the remarks were made by the Portsmouth North…
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Expert appointed to help create financial inclusion in Scotland
A SCOTS finance company has appointed a new expert to drive forward its strategy and improve affordable access to financial services. The former CEO of Scotcash, Sharon MacPherson, has joined Financial Inclusion for Scotland, which aims to tackle financial exclusion, in a new leadership role. Founded by Social Investment Scotland (SIS), the group is formed…