Saturday 31st August from 10.30am
Bangholm Playing Field, Craighall Gardens
Thorntons brings its Charity Wills campaign to the capital
September will mark the launch of leading law firm Thorntons’ first Charity Wills month in Edinburgh – all in aid of Cash for Kids. Continue reading Thorntons brings its Charity Wills campaign to the capital
Climate Challenge Fund now open for applications
The Scottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund (CCF) is open for a new round of applications.
Funding is available of up to £100,000 per organisation, per year for the next two financial years 2020-2022. Continue reading Climate Challenge Fund now open for applications
Two SFRS officers to trek across Greenland for charity
Two high ranking senior officers from Scotland’s fire service will take on a massive trek all in the name of charity.
Deputy Assistant Chief Officers David Farries and Peter Heath will travel to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland and will take on the Arctic Circle Trail that only 200-300 people take per year. Continue reading Two SFRS officers to trek across Greenland for charity
Volunteer Opportunities with the Health and Social Care VolunteerNet Team!
Do you want to help make a positive difference in someone’s life?
Have you considered volunteering?
Get in touch with the Health and Social Care VolunteerNet Team! Continue reading Volunteer Opportunities with the Health and Social Care VolunteerNet Team!
Woman who woke up to sudden sight loss to take on Edinburgh Kiltwalk for RNIB
A woman who woke up to sudden sight loss is to take on Edinburgh Kiltwalk for RNIB. Elizabeth O’Hara is urging people to join her for the Edinburgh Kiltwalk on Sunday, September 15th, to raise money for sight loss charity RNIB. Continue reading Woman who woke up to sudden sight loss to take on Edinburgh Kiltwalk for RNIB
PYCP’s new programme starts on Monday
Pilton Youth & Children’s Project
September – December Programme
TODAY: Car Boot and Table Sale at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre
BAG A BARGAIN from 1 – 3pm!
Citizens’ Assembly taking shape
Ministers will produce an action plan within three months of receiving recommendations from the Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland, it has been announced. Continue reading Citizens’ Assembly taking shape
Childcare Academy starts on Monday
Interested in a job in Childcare? The Childcare Academy could be for you:
THE CHILDCARE ACADEMY IS AN EMPLOYABILITY FUND STAGE 3 PROGRAMME WHICH WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
- Undertake free training requiring attendance of up to 30 hours weekly within a safe, friendly environment
- Gain significant experience of working with children by undertaking a quality supported work experience placement within an early years care and education setting or an out of school care setting
- Gain 2 Accredited SQA Units from the Social Services (Children and Young People) SVQ Level 2 Award
- Gain employment in the childcare sector
- Access a Young Persons Allowance of £55 per week for eligible 16 to 18 year olds (for a max of 26 weeks)
- Progression onto our Modern Apprenticeship programme to gain the SVQ Level 3 Social Services Children and Young People Award
Our next Childcare Academy starts on MONDAY 2nd September 2019
If you would like to find out more, please contact Audrey O’Neill (our Communications & Compliance Officer) on 0131 311 6931 or e-mail audrey.oneill@northedinburghchildcare.co.uk