📈 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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10 August 2023 We are delighted to announce the launch of our new Pre-Apprenticeship Programme, designed by The Ridge. This programme is made possible through our partnership with Historic Environment Scotland and via funding from the Hamish Ogston Foundation. CONSTRUCTING FUTURES The purpose is to help participants develop an understanding of apprenticeship opportunities, which are…
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Our 2021-2022 Social Impact Report has landed and we are delighted to share it with you. This reflection on our year highlights stories across our four teams; gardens, training, support and the Foundations. It gives real insight into the amazing work carried out with our community and demonstrates the art of the possible. To quote…
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People of The Ridge
Why did you start the Ridge? I had worked as a secondary school teacher, and been Chair of the School Board at Dunbar Grammar School. I had 3 children growing up here. I could see that there were big issues around some youngsters leaving school with few options to access training or work. I was…
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10 YEARS 10 STORIES
DERELICT SPACE TO TRAINING SPACE With a vision, a lot of had work and a great team, dreams really do come true. Just look at the transformation from dereliction to a workshop of joinery excellence, training young people and adults from all over East Lothian. Dunbar you should be so very proud!! Stone Work to…
Following on from the success of the first roll out of our National Transition Training Fund Traditional Skills Training, we are delighted to be recruiting for the next phase. This is another fabulous opportunity to develop new skills, try something new and boost your confidence. The course takes place over six weeks course and all…
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