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Meet Amie, our Project Intern
Please join us in welcoming Amie to the Fast Forward Team. Amie is joining us from Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam on a five month placement in the role of Project Intern. Get in touch at amie@fastforward.org.uk I’ve recently moved back to my hometown in Scotland to complete a five-month internship at Fast Forward. I have…
Read MoreBetting on shelter: the hidden cost of gambling harm on those experiencing homelessness
Research shows that gambling harm is more prevalent among those experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness. Recognising that the links between gambling harm and homelessness were not being considered in Scotland, Fast Forward and Simon Community Scotland decided to form a partnership to tackle this issue together. Being leading harm reduction organisations in our…
Read MoreBidding Elaine a fond farewell
12th August 2024 The Fast Forward Team were sad to say goodbye to our Director, and Chair of the Board, Elaine at the last Board meeting. Allie Cherry-Byrnes, Our CEO added: “On behalf of the staff team, I’d like to thank Elaine for her commitment and support to the organisation both as a Board member and Chair…
Read MoreJOIN OUR TEAM – Project Officer vacancy
5th August 2024 Do you enjoy working with people? Do you have excellent communication and presentation skills, and experience working with young people? We are looking for an enthusiastic Project Officer to join Fast Forward’s Going Forward Programme Team. This role will have a focus on formal and informal education settings, and youth participation. Fast…
Read MoreMEET OUR NEWEST TEAM MEMBER – Jill Rogers
15th July 2024 Please join us in welcoming our newest team member, Jill Rogers (jill@fastforward.org.uk). Jill joins the team as Project Officer. Jill began working with young people after transitioning from a youth member to youth leader for her local youth group back home in Canada. Through this, she discovered a great passion for young…
Read MoreCELEBRATING OUR LGBT YOUTH SCOTLAND SILVER CHARTER!
19th June 2024 What is a Silver Charter Award? It’s a programme that enables organisations to proactively include LGBTQ+ people in every aspect of their work. The programme has been developed to support organisations to undertake training and review policies, practice and resources to make sure that they’re not only meeting legislative needs but are…
Read MoreMeet our newest team member – Niroshini Kondaswamy Aramval
8th May 2024 Please join us in welcoming our newest team member, Niroshini Kondaswamy Aramval (niroshini@fastforward.org.uk). Niroshini joins the team as Project Development Officer. Niroshini, originally from India, brings a valuable global perspective and a unique background in holistic wellness to the Fast Forward team. Her lifelong enthusiasm and interest in yoga led her to…
Read MoreJOIN OUR TEAM – PROJECT OFFICER VACANCY
8th May 2024 Do you enjoy working with people? Do you have excellent communication and presentation skills, and experience working with young people? We are looking for an enthusiastic Project Officer to join Fast Forward’s Going Forward Programme Team. This role will have a focus on formal and informal education settings, and youth participation. Fast…
Read MoreExploring the Digital Wilderness with Beavers, Scouts and ExplorersÂ
27th March 2024 Our Project Officer Jamie Wells, on working with the Beavers, Scouts and Explorers to achieve their Digital Citizen Staged Activity Badge I was invited to join in with these three groups, running a bespoke session, to help the young people achieve their Exploring the Digital Wilderness activity badge. Through gambling, gaming and internet…
Read MoreGambling & Gaming – are you being played?
27th March 2024 “Parents and carers feel stuck in a vulnerable position, wanting to safeguard their children from potential harm when they spend in digital games, while tolerating their access to gaming because of the social benefits.”                                               Between Gaming and Gambling – ESRC Report We often have a perceived idea of gambling. What…
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