A Guide to Accessing Community Based Adult Learning for Disabled People

Posted on Friday, June 17th, 2022

We were delighted to be awarded funding from the Scottish Government to create this new guide to accessing Community Based Adult Learning (CBAL). Six disabled people all with some past or current experience of accessing CBAL co-produced this resource, translated into alternative formats. It was important for the group to reflect their experiences of being […]

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Linking Cyber and Accessibility Project

Posted on Thursday, June 9th, 2022

Last updated 19 Dec 2023 OUR PROJECT We are trying to make it easy for people to learn how to stay safe and secure online. We are doing this by providing accessible guidance and a range of ways to learn. Contact cyberproject@lead.org.uk to find out more about our project and how we could support you: […]

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Learner Spotlight: Wendy Smith

Posted on Wednesday, June 8th, 2022

Sibyl Adam, our Engagement and Fundraising Officer, had the pleasure of chatting to Wendy Smith, creator of Carers Union, a new grassroots organisation bringing together carers with advocacy and mediation in mind. Wendy was a learner with one of our projects in Highland, where conversations with Learning Coordinator Jan Harrison, as well as partner organisations […]

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Linking Cyber and Accessibility Webinars

Posted on Monday, May 30th, 2022

Cyber Scotland week sessions: Monday 26th February, Setting up new devices at 10am – 11am Monday 26th February, 7 actions for staying safe online at 2:30pm – 3:30pm Tuesday 27th Febraury, How to avoid Phishing scams at 10am – 11am Tuesday 27th February, How to shop safely online at 2:30pm – 3:30pm Wednesday 28th February, […]

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Board Director – Volunteer Vacancies

Posted on Friday, April 8th, 2022

Are you passionate about equality? Interested in Education, Community Learning, Volunteering or the Charity sector? Looking for a new opportunity? We are looking for three new Directors to join our team to join our passionate and committed team of non-executive directors.   You don’t need to have had experience of being on a board before, as […]

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Spring Party

Posted on Wednesday, April 6th, 2022

On Thursday 31st March, we hosted our first ever organisation-wide online celebration event. Our Spring Party was a chance to recognise the learners, befriendees and volunteers that work with us and celebrate their successes. We sent out a certificate and invite to everyone who had been involved with us in the past year. Emma Whitelock, […]

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Cyber Resilience and Accessible Formats Project

Posted on Friday, March 25th, 2022

Last updated 10th January 2022. Click here for the online safety resources Click here for event details   In the past couple of years, we’ve directly supported over a thousand people to feel safer and more confident online through free in-person (before Covid-19) classes and online webinars. This new project aims to provide free, public […]

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Lead Scotland’s Spring Party

Posted on Thursday, March 3rd, 2022

Spring time is nearly here and we want to celebrate the fantastic learners, befriendees and volunteers that are involved with Lead Scotland! As the days get longer and daffodils start appearing, we hope you’ll join us for this online party. You’ll get a chance to see your achievements on screen (with permission!) and see what […]

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Cyber Resilience Basics for Entrepreneurs

Posted on Friday, February 18th, 2022

Lead Scotland will be joined by cyber security experts Sapphire to talk about the basics of keeping your small business (or future business) safe and secure from online threats and scammers. If you’re self-employed, an entrepreneur, small business owner or planning to set one up soon, join us for this free webinar!   Sign up […]

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Webinars and ‘Training for Trainers’

Posted on Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022

Last updated 9th February 2022. As part of our Cyber Resilience and Accessible Formats project, we’re offering FREE webinars for members of the public and training for practitioners/organisations that support others. All classes are free and open to the public. The Training for Trainers sessions are for practitioners, volunteers or others who support people with low […]

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