News
This site will be regularly updated with the latest news and events at Partners in Advocacy.
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SPRING FLING FUNDRAISING BALL
07 November 2008
Book your tickets now as they are disappearing fast!
We are holding our Spring Fling Ball on Saturday 11th April 2009 and we'd be delighted if you could join us.
It will be taking place in Dundee at the Invercarse Hotel where we start the evening with a delicious four-course Dinner and then dance the night away to live music from the fantastic band 'The Directors'.
Dress is Formal / Highland and this exciting event starts at 7.00pm. Tickets cost £ 30 per person (£ 5 deposit required)
If you'd like more information or would like to reserve places, phone Gail Ingram on 01382 462868.
Make sure you don't miss this wonderful Ball!
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Volunteer Board Member wanted
04 November 2008
We are looking for a Glasgow-based volunteer Board Member. For more information contact admin@partnersinadvocacy.org.uk
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Part-time Administration Support (Dundee office)
31 October 2008
We are looking for a part-time administration assistant to support our Dundee team - 18 hours per week.
For more information or an Application Pack, contact Calum at edinburgh@partnersinadvocacy.org.uk or phone 0131 478 7723
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Training News
06 August 2008
A sunny Saturday in August. Lorna and I were a bit apprehensive as we have decided to change the format of the training sessions offered to Citizen Advocates.
In the past it would be covered 2 days a week over a 3 week period from 6-8pm. We decided that it would be possible to deliver this course during the day from 4pm, with further training offered which would be more tailored to the needs of the advocates when matched to any young person.
This proved to be very successful with over 10 volunteers confirming their attendance and 8 attending on the day! Lorna and I somehow managed to keep on time and the feedback from the day was very encouraging. We will need to make a few adjustments but I think this could be the way forward for the many interested volunteers of Edinburgh.
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Launch of new Mental Health Advocacy Service for Children and Young People in Edinburgh
05 August 2008
As of July 2008 we are pleased to announce that we are now providing a new advocacy service in Edinburgh for 11-21 year olds with experience of using mental health services.
Our new worker, Pauline Bell will be out and about spreading the word and is looking forward to seeing the service up and running.
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10th Anniversary
05 August 2008
Partners in Advocacy are holding a 10th Anniversary Celebration hosted by Rhona Brankin MSP. The Guest speaker will be Dharmendra Kanani.
It will take place at the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 25th September 2008.
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New Board Members
05 August 2008
We are delighted to announce the recruitment of four new Board members who are Robert McDowall, Lucy Nutley, Angela Woolridge and Eddie Davidson.
We are sorry to be losing Edward Stanton who has stood down from the Board and who has been a major contributor to PIA.
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Raise money for Partners in Advocacy while being environmentally friendly.
24 June 2008
Partners in Advocacy can get money for any old phones so please don't throw them away. We can also recycle old printers and ink cartridges. If anyone is interested in viewing the website it is Recycle4charity
If you have any you can donate just get in touch with Calum at edinburgh@partnersinadvocacy.org.uk or on 0131 478 7723.
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Background to the Standard Life Chairman's Award
17 June 2008
Standard Life has a long history of corporate community investment and through these awards we want to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of our people through their commitment to the environment, volunteering, education and fundraising. Standard Life also want to recognise those who have used community investment initiatives to either develop staff or make a contribution to our business.
As you will be aware the Change Team undertook a Community Involvement Challenge in February this year helping to create a fantastic room for Partners in Advocacy and fundraising for the materials to do so, since then the team has been nominated for the Standard Life Chairman's Award - Volunteering Award Team. This award is for outstanding team-based commitment to volunteering with local charities or community groups.
The awards ceremony took place at the Hilton Grosvenor Hotel on 12th June and we are delighted to announce that the Change Team received an award in recognition of their work ... with our award being a £ 500 nomination to the charity of our choice, Partners in Advocacy!
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John Louden
05 June 2008
A huge thank you to John's family and those who attended John's funeral. John's family have donated £ 200 to Partners in Advocacy from the collection at the funeral and we are extremely grateful for thinking of us and for their continued support.
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Update on Inclusion in Partners in Advocacy
15 May 2008
We are delighted to let you know that our Maureen Quinn who is tireless in her support for members of the Inclusion group, has been nominated and accepted for The Inspiring Volunteer awards here in Edinburgh under the Impact for outstanding volunteering.
She will be presented with her award by The Lord Provost on Thursday 5th June 2008.
The Inclusion Group have also been nominated for commitment to the Nationwide Community & Heritage Awards, which is a national award scheme.
Lynnette Linton and Patricia Ferguson have been attending the National Involvement Network run by ARC ( Scotland). This brings people who use services from all over Scotland together to talk about how to be more involved in their service and campaign for it as well .The group have been working on " A National Charter Of Involvement ". This is now nearly done.
Patricia has been asked to be on the Editorial committee to put the final draft together and both Lynnette and Patricia have been asked to be involved in representing ARC ( Scotland) on the learning Disability Alliance , The Scottish Government - cross party for learning disabilities and as well as any further planning groups. They will also be involved in various research and evaluation projects.
Marianne Hamilton has also received an employee service award from Ikea. At the presentation she gave the thanks and acceptance speech on behalf of all the employees. Marianne through the group has gained the skills to do this.