1653 Educators providing Courses

Findhorn Nairn & Lossie Rivers Trust

findhorn nairn & lossie rivers trust

London

The Findhorn Nairn and Lossie Rivers Trust continue to address the issues facing our rivers and the wildlife that depends on them. Our FNLRT Management Plan 2021 details the diverse range of projects we are planning to help conserve and restore our river catchments. Over the course of the last two centuries removal of natural forests, overgrazing and changing land use have significantly degraded the ecosystems of our rivers. Moreover, we now face a climate crisis which is causing increasing global temperatures and dramatically changing weather patterns. These factors combine to present a very serious threat to wildlife in the catchment of our rivers, particularly to salmon. This demands our urgent attention and to tackle this we are delighted to launch the Findhorn Watershed Initiative. Through this ambitious initiative we seek to bring the River Findhorn Watershed’s communities, landowners, businesses, farmers, land managers, local authorities, and educational institutions together to work at nature’s scale to sink carbon, restore habitat, and mitigate the impacts of the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss for future generations. These are global threats, which require large scale programs and significant funding to begin to reverse the trends. The Trust recognises that we have an important part to play to ensure that our river catchments benefit from these initiatives. To be effective, projects will need to be coordinated at a scale beyond that of individual land holdings. A natural unit for this coordination is the river catchments. We will only succeed if we work in coalition with landowners and local interests, across catchments and with partners who enable scale and additional resources to be brought to bear on these issues. We continue to work with all our friends and partners to make a difference in this important work to improve the quality of our river environments. Coronavirus Restrictions due to coronavirus have been removed and the Trust Office at Logie Steading is open again. Staff will operate a blended approach, working from home and from the office. Our contacted details at the foot of this page. Further information and guidance for proprietors and anglers is available from Scottish Government and Fisheries Management Scotland.

The Film and Video Workshop

the film and video workshop

London

The Film and Video Workshop is an educational charity founded in June 1997 by Simon Oatley. Our objective is the education of adults, children and young people in the art of film, video and other types of media. We aim to work particularly with those people who are in need by reason of disability, age or economic circumstance. The company has grown steadily since its formation and is now the largest producer of child and young people directed moving image work in the United Kingdom. Many of the films we have helped produce have been shown in international film festivals and some have won prestigious awards. Each year we work with approximately 1000 film makers and produce some 300 films. Past clients include Tate modern, Tate Britain, The National Portrait Gallery, Arts Council, Film London, Film Council, Skillset, Cartoon Museum, Learning and Skills Council, Tribal Education, London Development Agency, ten of the London councils, BBC, Channel 4 and Nickelodeon. Recent premiere screenings have been held at the London Imax Cinema and the Odeon West End. In addition we provide adult training, specialising in the creative use of digital technology. The current courses selection includes four video production courses, stop motion, animation techniques, after effects, Avid and FCP. We subsidise a selection of introduction courses to enable people to start filmmaking as well as provide CPD for professionals. All our courses have a 40% reduction for concessions. The media centre is open 6 days a week with over 80 weekly users. The company is managed by an unpaid board of directors to whom we are very grateful for their long standing support. They are: Jan Pitt — (Chair) Director of Commercial Publications – ABC Andy Doyle — Director of STA bikes Kate Middleton – Drama Therapist Rob Humphreys — Author for Rough Guides (London, Scotland, Prague, Vienna +) Cary Bazalgette – Freelance media specialist (ex Head of Education at BFI) Brian Bench – Headteacher at Hungerford School Paul Callaghan – Manager at Discover Stratford (ex manager at filmworkshop for 7 years Our office is based in a purpose built media studio in the playground of Hungerford School, the majority of our work takes place off site. The building has full disabled access.

Dumfries Community Choir

dumfries community choir

Dumfries

We’re one of the biggest community platform in the South of Scotland, and we work with our partners to use culture as means to improve the lives of our community who are experiencing high levels of social and rural isolation. As a unique social co-operative, we have over 170 voluntary members who contribute to our social model through volunteering, sponsorship or advocacy. Anyone can join our membership organisation. We have just taken over the Loreburn Hall in the centre of Dumfries which is a temporary cultural space, including an 80 seat cinema, 50 seat cabaret lounge, 50 seat black box theatre and a main hall with a capacity of 1200 Our work takes place in schools, residential homes, cafes, car parks, swimming pools and in all sorts of locations throughout our region. We believe that there are barriers that prevent members of our community taking part in culture and we do everything we can to deliver socially driven projects that help to improve the cultural health of our region through our seasons of projects which aim to increase resilience by connecting our community through our cultural programmes and services. Our signature projects include a diverse range of community arts based programmes and iconic place-making projects including our annual winter festival, Carlisle Fringe, Dumfries Carnival, Le Haggis, High Tea, Queer Haggis, Dumfries Youth Theatre, Dumfries Community Choir and Producers of the Future. Every year we deliver more than 300 shows across our festival programmes, as well as weekly community arts sessions to over 100 participants, creative industry training for emerging artists and the sector across Dumfries & Galloway, and traineeships in producing across our major projects. Our cultural skills development programme is one of the largest of its kind in the UK. At the centre of our work is the belief that we can use culture to connect people, we advocate that culture is good for our wellbeing and health, and that art is a form of human expression and creativity. Our network of over 100 associate artists and producers includes performance makers, producers, artists and collaborators who believe in the power of social change.

Aspect College

aspect college

Edinburgh

Aspect is a leading provider of educational services and programmes to students from over 100 countries. With over 35 years of experience, it currently owns and operates 24 accredited colleges across the globe, including Aspect College Edinburgh. Edinburgh is the cosmopolitan capital city of Scotland, with one of the largest student population in Europe. International students like you come to Aspect College Edinburgh experience Scottish culture, make friends, and be taught by caring and inspirational teachers who follow a unique Aspect curriculum. You can study here for 2 weeks or even a whole year. The extensive course range on offer includes General English, preparation for the Cambridge and IELTS exams, Business English, and Academic Year and Semester Programmes. You can also take additional supplements to your course such as work placements or even a unique Edinburgh Festival course! Although studying is taken seriously, the Activities Organisers at Aspect College Edinburgh run a busy social programme to help you see the sights of Edinburgh and experience Scottish culture. Highlights include guided tours of Edinburgh Castle and the Scotch Whiskey Heritage Centre, Haggis tasting and trips to nearby Loch Lomond and Glasgow. Facilities at Aspect College Edinburgh Aspect College Edinburgh is situated in a stunning Georgian house which has been renovated to create a fantastic study environment. All of the 10 classrooms contain listening and recording equipment. There are also reading and video libraries, as well as a multimedia and self study centre (computers with free internet access can be found here). The student common room is the place to hang out during breaks, meet with friends, and use the vending machines and tea and coffee making facilities.

Oncall Consultancy

oncall consultancy

London

Oncall Consultancy is headed by 3 Directors. The Directors are citizens of the UK and are settled in the UK for the past 15 years. The promoters of Oncall Consultancy are entrepreneurs managing independent business in various sectors. Mrs. Nisha Soman, Managing Director of Oncall Care Services, UK started her career as Registered General Nurse and holds more Than 14 years of experience and 5 plus years of experience in managing care homes in the UK. With extensive experience in the field of health care she and her spouse Mr. Pramod manages multiple entrepreneurial ventures in the UK. Oncall Care Services has an extensive network of partnerships with care homes and hospitals across the UK. Oncall Consultancy is a UK based consultancy having its branch in Cochin, Kerala India. We offer services in the fields of International Education and Nursing jobs from India. We are into related services such as job recruitment, staff leasing, language training, study abroad and many more. We are associated with many of the well known organizations in UK and India. Oncall Care Services is a very prominent name in the Scotland region. We are associated with well established care homes and we are a regular provider of nurses and other staffs to care homes on temporary basic. We provide our other services such as Free Consultation andValuation, Visa and Documentation, Funding Assistance, Travel Assistance, Airport Pick and Drop, International Fund Transfer, Pre departure briefing and many more. Our Single Contact Point System of customized services to our clients guarantees that they have an easy time when moving to a whole new country. Our objective has not only been to ensure that our esteemed clients find the best universities abroad. We also help our valued clients Establish Businesses or Migrate or to get a second Passport. As part of nurse recruitment, we are diversifying our business it to Language Training career guidance and documentation for job seekers in UK. As years pass by, satisfied customer base and increasing number of clients shows that our determination to provide our customers with legal information on immigration and study abroad is taking its shape. We maintain a free flow of information between our clients and us to answer any question and queries of our most valued clients. Thanks to our active customer service, to give you a deeper insight into what we deal with and bring clarity in our operations.

Amadi Global

amadi global

Glasgow

The AMADI GLOBAL™ LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | Executive Education is a fast-growing, premier EXECUTIVE Education training Institute and Consultancy firm headquartered in the City of Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. Now, more than ever, the global economy is experiencing business challenges that require global thinking and innovative mindsets to resolve complex problems. At The AMADI GLOBAL™ LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | Executive Education, we believe that becoming a strong leader in your organization doesn’t happen by default or by chance. It happens by DESIGN or PLANNING for CHANGE. Therefore, top Business Executives, Senior Managers, students, politicians, diplomats, and individuals need to develop new skills and capabilities, through design or planning, to inspire and influence the people they lead for the benefit of the organization. You, too, ought to design your life and leadership by honing your skillset ahead of the competition to fit and lead your people. We empower individuals around the world including students, business owners, managers, decision-makers, politicians, government officials, and diplomats to become exceedingly successful in their areas of life through our Professional Development Programmes. Our vision: Our vision is to transform the Mindset of today’s Managers into tomorrow’s Leadership Vessels” through the instruments of Professional Development Programmes: Executive Leadership, Diplomatic, and Management training events. We aim to fortify the skills and resources of individuals, managers, leaders, politicians, diplomats, and government officials with innovative skill sets for solving today’s global problems and emerging crises. We achieve these through various programmes including leadership and management courses, diplomatic leadership training, conferences, seminars, forums, as well as workshops both in the UK and anywhere in the world. From one-hour training to 1 - 2 day Masterclass programmes, we can tailor our programmes to fit your organizational needs. Our Mission: Our mission in business is to help you make that DESIGN happen. We have applied our finest practices to enhance your learning experiences when you enrol in one of our programmes. To partner with us or participate in one of our live events, simply contact us by email A Call to Action: The Amadi Global™ Leadership Academy | Executive Education seeks partnerships with Institutions, NGOs, and Governments through the provision of state-of-the-art training, knowledge, and skills required by top business executives, government officials, individuals, politicians, and diplomatic to meet their challenges and emerging leadership requirements.

Pro Life Fitness Centre

pro life fitness centre

London

We first opened our doors in June 1990 in a small 3,000 ft industrial unit in Espedair Street in Paisley. The fitness industry was very much in its infancy back in those days with no other stand-alone gyms or sports clubs in the Paisley area. Pro life was very much ahead of its time and one of a kind. Alex Whelan (7 times Scottish Body Building Champion) and family friend Brian Corkindale formed a partnership to create a state-of-the-art fitness centre in the heart of Paisley. Cybex fitness equipment and Startrac cardio machines were imported from America and over £10k was invested in fitness testing equipment. The dream very quickly became a reality and Pro-Life was born. The facility in Espedair Street quickly took off and was a major success. Alex saw the potential for expansion and in Feb 1993, Pro-Life embarked on a new chapter moving to a purpose built 12,000 sq ft unit and grew from 500 to 1200 members on its opening day. The same year Brian left the business to focus on the licensed trade leaving Alex as sole owner with the ambition to grow the business to new heights. Over the years, many further expansions and improvements have taken place to develop the centre to what we see now – an amazing 30,000 sq ft health & fitness centre with a separate stand alone five-a-side football complex incorporating 5 parks, function room, sports bar and cafe. In 2014 Pro Life entered an new exciting chapter when Alex made the decision to licence the main gym to Renfrewshire Sports Charity. The business is now run by a Board of Trustees as a registered charity. All profits made from trading go to our 2 charities – The Accord and St Vincent’s Hospices as well as supporting young up and coming talented sportspeople in the Renfrewshire Area. In November 2019 Pro Life entered the National Fitness Awards for the first time and won both categories we entered – Best Gym In Scotland and UK Strength Gym of the Year – in what was a night we will never forget. A fitting tribute to all our amazing members who have supported the gym for the last 30 years in Paisley and to Alex and all the staff that have made it what it is over the last 30 years.

Pole Place Glasgow

pole place glasgow

Glasgow

In the Winter of 2014, Pole Place opened its first studio just South of London in West Sussex. A second studio followed shortly after north of the border in the heart of Glasgow’s city centre. Founded by Ruby Rose Jackson in her hometown of Horsham, Pole Place’s original home was on the second floor of a popular bar on Piries Place - B52’s. Ruby had long dreamt of opening her own Pole studio having become hooked years earlier. Qualifying as an instructor, and with an ever-growing Pole skillset combined with a natural passion for teaching and inspiring those around her the initial idea of Pole Place was firmly at the visionary stage. Like any new business, funding was required to move it from the ideas stage to cutting the ribbon. With the studio as the inspiration Ruby began to fly as cabin crew with British Airways. Without revealing the un-glamorous side to air travel, on many random nights in many random places, hotel rooms all around the world became Ruby’s office - any spare minute she could find would go into business planning, designing, developing and creating her dream - Pole Place. Her dedication eventually paid off and she was able to leave her full-time post flying to finally open Pole Place’s studio doors. Pole Place initially began with a handful of clients. Steadily growing within the first couple of years, the Horsham studio later moved into our larger, current home on Church Street in Warnham. In 2016, a change in Ruby’s personal life presented her with a family move to Scotland. This gave way for an ideal opportunity to open a Pole Place sister venue on West Nile Street in Glasgow’s city centre which provides our Scottish “hame”! At Pole Place, we are extremely proud to have created a safe space for anyone to come and step out of their comfort zone and into an exciting new world. Where hair is flicked, confidence is boosted and dreams are made. Growing over the years, we have had the pleasure of teaching thousands of clients across both our studios. With nine instructors within our team, we are honoured to provide support and inspiration to all of our clients. From teaching the basics to mastering tricks, giving new skills, confidence and empowering one another. You can be anyone you want to be in the studio with zero judgement and only encouragement from all of the Pole Place Family.

Bricolage Consulting

bricolage consulting

I see individual growth and development as being both fragmented and interlinked. By applying the concept of bricolage, a term used in anthropology meaning taking things which are available to create something new within a cultural context, I aim to co-create a safe space for individuals to explore this fragmentation. I would support and encourage individuals to see themselves and life more holistically.  Training, supervision and therapy is available in person, online or through blended online therapy with face to face therapy. Therapy can be short term or open-ended. I find open-ended work most effective and satisfying. We usually meet weekly at a regular time, as this tends to be the best way of being able to support the work. I offer daytime and evening therapy and supervision sessions.. Initially I suggest we meet for an exploratory session, to give us both the chance to find out whether we feel we can work well together. As well as exploring what has brought you to therapy, we will discuss confidentiality, privacy of information, cancellations, holidays, reviews of the work and payment arrangements.  If you decide to work with me, we will discuss and sign a written contract together, including privacy and data protection aspects, then review our work regularly thereafter. Salma Siddique, PhD, FHEA, FRSA, FRAI is an academic and clinical (psychotherapist) anthropologist based in Scotland. She obtained her doctorate in anthropology from the University of St. Andrews and later qualified as a UKCP registered psychotherapist and clinical supervisor.  Research areas Her main research teaching is based on the dialogue between psychoanalysis, psychotherapy and anthropology. This is influenced by her clinical experience working with people in trauma resulting from oppression, abuse, torture, fleeing disaster and conflict zones. Salma actively encourages engagement in research based on the philosophy of indigenous epistemologies. Child observation is at the heart of training and enhancing on-going practice-based evidence. Emerging research practitioners will gain a greater understanding in the application of self-analysis to the research. They will apply a diversity of methods such as psychotherapy, psychoanalysis and (auto)ethnography when considering intersubjectivity and its experience of the 'other' within their own configurations of meanings She is a contributor to research writing as a clinical anthropologist. Her work and practice engage with the tension between collective guilt and personal responsibility examined from the witnessing of identity and belonging through displaced lives, racism and systemic oppression.