New Advocacy Worker providing vital support

New Advocacy Worker providing vital support

AI has received funding from the Scottish Government’s National Development Plan for a new Advocacy Worker. The post was taken up by Claire Grehan in April, 2019. Claire is now offering 1:1 support to people living with or affected by alcohol and substance misuse across Mid and East Lothian. So far, Claire has been working […]

New funding driving exciting new projects

New funding driving exciting new projects

AI has secured new funding that will allow us to continue to deliver a high standard of service to our clients and to develop in new and exciting areas. We have received three-year funding through Third Party Grants (Edinburgh Council) for EdinMe, a new project for young people in Edinburgh with mental health difficulties. We […]

Celebrating five years of partnership in Clovenstone

Celebrating five years of partnership in Clovenstone

2019 marks five years since the start of AI’s successful referral partnership with Clovenstone Community Centre. “The centre’s staff, Sas, Susan and Donna, have been a significant source of referrals for our youth work projects,” says AI Caseworker, Graham Redpath. “The support our caseworkers and their young clients receive from Clovenstone Community Centre is invaluable. […]

Polmont Employability Hub links up with TIGERS

Polmont Employability Hub links up with TIGERS

It has been a busy year for the Employability Hub at HMPYOI Polmont. In the past twelve months, AI has delivered a wide selection of certificated employment-related training on topics that range from construction and hospitality to welfare rights. In particular, the team at the Hub have been able to establish a successful working relationship […]