Tag: Society

Community hub saved thanks to campaign

Author Ian Morton Posted on Posted on 02/05/202216/05/2022

A community-run centre for older people near Edinburgh has been given a temporary reprieve following a u-turn by the local authority.

Inspirational speakers aim to inspire change in the workplace

Author Ian Morton Posted on Posted on 15/03/202224/03/2022

A new speakers agency has been launched by a charity, which aims to help inspire positive change in the workplace through inspirational talks by activists, social entrepreneurs and other notable figures.

New funds to help young people enter music industry

Author Simon Francis Posted on Posted on 14/02/202214/02/2022

A new investment will help secure a London music venue’s future.

Free scheme launches for budding social entrepreneurs

Author Ian Morton Posted on Posted on 21/01/202220/01/2022

Check out this positive new story: a new scheme has launched in Scotland which will see budding social entrepreneurs given support to help bring about change in society.

Care heroes to be recognised in monthly awards programme

Author Simon Francis Posted on Posted on 17/01/202220/01/2022

Social care heroes across the country are set to be recognised for their hard work in a rolling awards programme.

Global fashion chain donates laptops to help empower homeless and refugees

Author Ian Morton Posted on Posted on 04/01/202210/01/2022

Check out this positive news story: more than 1,000 laptops have been donated to help support the homeless and refugees. The donation is part of a scheme in the UK to help tackle digital exclusion amongst some of the most vulnerable in society.

The 2021 view from The Rooftop

Author The Rooftop Posted on Posted on 31/12/202122/12/2021

Check out the top positive news stores of 2021.

Tennis partnership nets vital funds in the race against dementia

Author Louise Akers Posted on Posted on 29/12/202117/12/2021

A partnership between Tennis Scotland and social enterprise, Tennis for Race Against Dementia (Tennis4RAD), has raised vital funds through the successful pilot of tennis-based fitness classes, in support of Sir Jackie Stewart’s Race Against Dementia charity. Designed to encourage exercise through tennis, the Tennis4RAD initiative aims to advance Tennis Scotland’s vision of opening the sport […]