25 Years On: Paddy’s Inspiring Journey
At 14, Paddy’s world was thrown into chaos. By 21, he found himself at rock bottom. Then he came to Venture Scotland. Over the past 25 years, Paddy has transformed
12 December 2024
At 14, Paddy’s world was thrown into chaos. By 21, he found himself at rock bottom. Then he came to Venture Scotland. Over the past 25 years, Paddy has transformed
I think the word ‘crisis’ is one of those words that is massively overused (just like ‘unprecedented’ was during the pandemic!), but over the last year or so, through talking
Exciting changes are underway at Venture Scotland as we announce James Cran as the new chair of our Board of Trustees. James will be stepping into the role following four
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SIGN THE PETITION HERE Last week, the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) proposed to cut funding worth £700,000 in the current year and £4.5 million next year, withdrawing money from
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Aaron’s journey with Venture Scotland is a story of resilience and transformation. After struggling with bullying and anxiety, he joined the programme to improve his mental health and find a
Callum came through the Venture Scotland programme in 2019 and went on to become one of the organisation’s first ambassadors and an active volunteer. He now helps advise the Scottish
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