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Highland Libraries

There are 40 public libraries across Highland plus 8 mobile libraries all of which are accessible. It is quick, easy and free to join, and you can use any library once you are a member...

Disability Snowsport UK

Disability Snowsport UK is the skiers and snow boarders charity. They provide access to snow sports for people with any disability in the Highlands (Cairngorm and Lecht) and throughout the UK. Times, prices and locations...

Advocacy Highland

Advocacy Highland provides one-to-one, independent issue-based advocacy to individuals aged 16 and over throughout the Highlands. We are funded to advocate for people identified under the terms of the Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland)...

Developing the Young Workforce Regional Groups

All Local Authorities in Scotland have DYW Regional Groups to support the Developing the Youngforce (DYW) agenda. The Regional Groups are led and facilitated by local Chambers of Commerce in most Authorities. They work in...

Moray College Technology Centre Elgin

Please contact the college to obtain a prospectus. Who Do You Contact? Bea Dobney and Louisa Thain are our members of training staff in the Elgin Learning Centre. Bea is available Monday - Wednesday...

Inclusion Scotland

Inclusion Scotland, the national disabled people's organisation, now has a Highland presence. John Beaton is based in Dingwall and is the Policy and Engagement Officer for the Scotland wide organisation which is run by disabled...

Sense Scotland

Sense Scotland works with children and adults who have communication support needs because of deafblindness, sensory impairment, learning or physical disability. They lead the field in communication and innovative support services for people who...

Eating Disorders Association (Beat)

Beat is the leading UK wide charity providing information, help and support for people affected by eating disorders – anorexia, bulimia nervosa, obesity and binge eating disorder. Beat services and support include: Helplines: national telephone...

Hate Free Highland

Hate Free Highland is a campaign set up by public sector organisations to tackle prejudice and discrimination in Highland. It offers an online reporting facility whereby anyone can report an incident that they perceive to...

The Buzz Project

The Buzz Project runs Youth café Drop-in sessions in the Lochaber area aimed at young people aged 14-25. These sessions provide young people in Lochaber with a warm, safe space to socialise with a trusted...

Highland LGBT Forum

This is a registered charity based in Inverness and run by volunteers. We organise social events and outdoor activities for over 16s who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or are unsure about their...

The Meeting Place

At the meeting place we support adults with additional support needs to develop their skills in IT, multi–media and ‘e’ inclusion. Opportunities on offer include : Publishing Printing Podcasting Filming, editing, DVDs Email accounts Websites...

Samaritans

Samaritans provide a confidential emotional support service to anyone who is feeling down or finding it difficult to cope and needs someone to talk to. Talking through issues can clarify things and we believe...

Change Mental Health

For 50 years, our mission has remained the same: to help and support people affected by mental illness. We are excited to continue that journey as Change Mental Health.At Change Mental Health, we place people...

Ross-shire Women's Aid

Provides information, support and temporary accommodation to women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse across the Ross-shire. Skye and Lochalsh area. A range of support is provided from a one-off phone call to...

UHI North Highland

At UHI North Highland, we deliver flexible and supported learning from access level to PhD to suit more people, at more levels, for more reasons from our campuses in Alness, Dornoch, Halkirk and Thurso. We...

Down's Syndrome Scotland

We work to help people with Down's syndrome reach their full potential by providing information and support to them, their families, carers and to professionals. Our information and support service, consisting of home visits, web...

HISEZ Fusion

Highlands and Islands Social Enterprise Zone launched HISEZ Fusion at the end of January 2016 to support the networking and education of Entrepreneurs. Fusion was originally established in 2002 to support the development of entrepreneurship...

UCAS - Thinking About University?

If you are considering going to University, a good starting point is to visit the UCAS website. UCAS manages more than two million applications for full-time undergraduate courses every year and they also help...

Apprenticeships in Scotland

Apprenticeships in Scotland is a website that promotes a wide variety of apprenticeship and entry level positions for young people in Scotland. Apprenticeships in Scotland is a social enterprise that is run by young people...

Moniack Mhor

Young Writers’ Programme Opportunities Moniack Mhor has an extensive programme for young people. No matter what stage you are at with your writing or what age you are, we can help. How to get involved...

CASWA - Caithness & Sutherland Women’s Aid

CASWA is a specialised organisation in Caithness and Sutherland for women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse. We have been delivering a support and information service since 2005 and are registered in...

National Autistic Society Scotland

The National Autistic Society (NAS) Scotland is the leading UK charity for people with autism (including Asperger Syndrome) and their families. The NAS provides information, support and pioneering services, and campaigns for a better world...

Youth Awards

The Awards Network is a forum made up of some of the most noteworthy providers of youth work awards in Scotland. Its members work together to raise awareness of the range and impact of youth...

Cantraybridge College

What do we offer? Cantraybridge College is Scotland's specialist further education college for young adults with learning disability, autism or similar additional needs. We provide vocational and personal development programmes to support young people to...

Highland's Homeless Prevention Team

The homeless prevention approach was implemented in Highland in June 2011 and has now been rolled out across the Highlands. Homeless Prevention Officers are working in your area and are currently helping young people at...

Young Enterprise Scotland (Highland & Moray Area) - Team Programme

Young Enterprise deliver and support the Student Team Programme which is a year-long enterprise journey for students over the age of 15 who have mild to moderate additional support needs. Designed to aid young people’s...

The Highland Council - Paid Placements

The Highland Council and its public sector partners are hosting paid placement opportunities, providing valuable work experience opportunities to those living in the Highland region who are not in employment, education or training. Funded by...

Lochaber Hope - Personal Development Programme

Lochaber Hope offers Hope, we provide a service that supports Lochaber people (and outlying areas) to cope with a wide range of sensitive, personal and challenging issue, as well as gaining key skills to be...

Artlands North

JOIN A DIGITAL COMMUNITY OF NORTHERN ARTISTS & MAKERS Introducing Artlands North: an online, interactive map showcasing the wealth and diversity of art and craft in the North of Scotland. Maintained by Timespan, this register...

Barnardo's Works Highland

Barnardo’s Works Highland Barnardo’s Works Highlands & Islands is a partnership delivered by Barnardo's Scotland and our associated employers. It provides young people with a unique blend of personal support and accredited training, matched with...

Day 1 Mentoring

We do we offer? Day1 is a Scottish based charity providing young people between the ages of 14 to 17, with a year long one-to-one befriending and mentoring service, the aim of which is not...

Columba 1400

Columba 1400 is an award-winning social enterprise and charity. We help young people and the key adults in their lives to be the change they want to see in the world. We work alongside them...

Young Enterprise Scotland (Highland & Moray Area) - Company Programme

Young Enterprise deliver and support the Student Company Programme - the ultimate enterprise experience wherein young people, aged 15-19, set up and run their own real company over the course of a year. Students in...

Lochaber Hope - Maximising Potential Programme

Lochaber Hope offers Hope, we provide a service that supports Lochaber people to cope with a wide range of sensitive, personal and challenging issue, as well as gaining key skills to be able to move...

Investors in Young People Accolade

Investors in Young People (IIYP) was borne out of a recommendation from the Commission for Developing Scotland’s Young Workforce (DYW). The Commission, chaired by Sir Ian Wood called for the creation of an ‘Invest in...

Privacy Notice - Work Experience

Privacy notice – Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) and work-related learning for school pupils Purpose To ensure that the workplace is a safe environment for school-aged young people to undertake appropriate work-related learning and workplace...

Enable Works - All in Highlands Project

ENABLE Works’ All in Highland Project is supported by Highland Council and European Social Fund to provide a personalised support service for people with Additional Support Needs, aged 16+ and based in the Highlands, to...