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One year on – reflections of a new Managing Director…and introducing our values

It has been a year since I walked through the door at The Ridge and my new career began. I had previously been working in professional regulation (of both actuaries and solicitors) and had been a charity trustee for several years but had increasingly been feeling, perhaps as a result of solo home working during…

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Constructing Futures 2025

7th January 2025 COMING SOON Following the success for our Constructing Futures programmes in 2023 and 2024, we are delighted to announce we will be launching our 2025 Constructing Futures pre-apprenticeship programme, designed by The Ridge. The purpose is to help participants develop an understanding of apprenticeship opportunities, which are available in the construction trades.…

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News Release – The Ridge

Kate Darrah and Katie Wood The Ridge founder Kate Darrah has announced she is standing down as Managing Director after nearly 13 years in charge of the training, support and regeneration organisation. Kate, who has overseen The Ridge’s remarkable growth from being a life skills training provider for young people to owning and regenerating historic…

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Social Impact Report 2024

📈 Measuring Impact, Inspiring Progress Every year, we embark on a mission to assess our contributions to our local community and evaluate our achievements. Our Social Impact Report isn’t just a collection of numbers; it’s a reflection of the stories, challenges, and triumphs that define our shared vision. 💡 Innovation for Good Discover how our…

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Festival of Recovery 2024

Together with our funders, MELDAP, we are excited to bring to you the Festival of Recovery Dunbar 2024, running from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th of September 2024, where we will celebrate all types of recovery through exploring personal journeys and the importance of social support networks, promoting the need for acceptance, hope and resilience.…

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Funding: Tyne-Esk CLLD

The Ridge is very grateful to have received support from the Tyne-Esk CLLD, funded by Scottish Ministers in conjunction with East Lothian Council, as the Lead Partner for the Local Action Group. This funding has enabled us to carry out a hygrothermal assessment of 86-88 High Street, and more recently to purchase and install essential…