Tag: volunteers

Edinburgh volunteers win award for transformative community work

Health

Roderick Holly - November 24, 2021

TWO EDINBURGH volunteer groups have been recognised for their commitment and dedication to improving their local communities at a national award ceremony. Former Chair of...

Scran Academy announces merger with Prep Table Scotland on third Birthday

Food and Drink

John Glover - August 17, 2020

SCOTLAND's social enterprise and charity sector has seen another merger of two successful social impact organisations. Scotland’s social enterprise and charity sector, today, sees another...

Swan enjoys soapy bath – after being found covered in cooking oil

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - March 18, 2016

BRAVE animal rescuers gave this swan a soapy bath after it was found covered in cooking oil. Volunteers at the Berwick Swan and Wildlife Trust...

Flowers thrown into sea as 104-year-old lifeboat station closes

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - September 9, 2015

LIFEBOATMEN threw flowers into the North Sea yesterday as part of a final goodbye to a 104-year-old station. Crew members and local residents lined the...

Museum volunteers “critical” to sustaining sector

In Brief

Deadline News Journalist - March 19, 2015

MUSEUM volunteers play a "critical" role in the sustainability of the sector, new research shows. A recent report published by Museums Galleries Scotland underlined the...