Written by Andrew Russell – Head of Programme Performance and Impact at Venture Trust Christmas: a time for sharing, for goodwill to all, and for charity appeals seeking vital support. It’s a time for generosity, giving and receiving. This year, it’s not just monetary generosity we are hoping people will share. What we are really wishing for, is the sharing of information. Scotland … Read more
This collection of photos tells the story of our recent wilderness journey with the Next Steps programme, who travelled the shores of Loch Tay in the Highlands of Scotland. Next Steps provides space for women to connect with each other and reconnect with their true selves through new experiences away from the distractions of life … Read more
This year Venture Trust launched #WalkToTalk, a winter fundraising campaign to encourage our supporters to get outside and stay connected over the winter months. Winter can be a challenging time with darker days and Scotland’s weather often putting people off getting out. For many, this time of year results in poorer mental health, greater isolation, … Read more
“I’m looking forward to the next step in my future, whatever that may be. I know it will be a lot better than my past”. Jeannette ‘Jinty’ Dobson was introduced to Venture Trust through involvement in the criminal justice system. She describes her life at that point as rock bottom – a survivor of domestic abuse and sexual violence, Jinty experienced suicidal thoughts … Read more
Young people in Scotland have been disproportionally impacted by Covid-19. This includes increased mental health or wellbeing concerns, increased loneliness and isolation and lack of access to support services and activities. Added to this, young people have borne the brunt of the jobs crisis that has arisen during the past 18 months. Sectors predominantly staffed by younger workers, such as the arts and entertainment industries, as well as the food … Read more
Written by John Scott, QC Solicitor Advocate The High Court approved the Scottish Sentencing Council’s sentencing young people guideline, which distils the High Court’s guidance, together with the findings of a wide range of research on offending by young people, into a concise and accessible document. Our sentencers – judges, sheriffs, and justices of the … Read more
For Men’s Mental Health Month, Venture Trust asked some of our delivery partners to discuss men’s mental health and the experience of those they work with. Blue Triangle Association (BTA) support vulnerable people experiencing homelessness or at risk of being made homeless by providing safe and secure accommodation. Venture Trust work with Blue Triangle to identify people that would benefit from our … Read more
Venture Trust’s Positive Futures course is specifically for ex-Service men and women who may have a wealth of experience and skills, but who are finding it difficult to transition fully into civilian life or are struggling with maintaining a civilian focussed identity. Shaun was referred to our Positive Futures programme in 2016 for support with anxiety … Read more
For Men’s Mental Health Month, Venture Trust asked some of our delivery partners to discuss men’s mental health and the experience of those they work with. Walking With The Wounded provide care to those who served in the armed forces and their families. Working within areas of employment, mental health, care coordination and volunteering to provide the support veterans need to transition back … Read more
This November we’ll be supporting Men’s Mental Health Month – created by Mental Health Foundation and inspired by the work of Movember on men’s mental health and suicide prevention. We’ll be sharing information, resources, and inspiring stories relating to men’s mental health. We feel it’s important to highlight men’s mental health so we can reduce to the stigma associated with being open about mental health and support men on their journey towards … Read more
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