Cath's Inverness Tours offers driving tours and walking tours in Inverness and the surrounding areas. Each tour is bespoke and planned around the opening times of various venues of historical interest and importance. Cath’s Inverness tours contains lots of local history, beautiful scenery, architecture and romantic (yet sometimes bloody) tales which have over time, shaped Inverness into the thriving city that stands today. Driving tours can be one of our planned tours to Culloden, Clava, Loch Ness and a distillery. A shore excursion from Invergordon or plan your own bespoke trip. Walking tours vary in itinerary but do cover all of the quintessential Inverness sites including the River Ness in which Inverness gets its name. ‘Inverness: The Mouth of the River Ness,’ commonly known for its links to the most famous Loch in the world, Loch Ness, home to the Loch Ness Monster. Enjoy a leisurely walk alongside the River Ness whilst taking in the sights and listening to tales of times gone by.

Work in partnership with statutory organisations, learning providers and 3rd sector agencies to build and facilitate learning activities, fitting with learners needs. Consult with communities, staff and volunteers using participatory appraisal tools, reporting findings to organisations and funders.

Lead Scotland (Specialists in Linking Education and Disability) is a charity that empowers disabled people and carers and those who experience exclusion to improve their lives through learning. At a local level we have several different projects where we talk to people about their ambitions and create a plan which matches their motivation to learn, such as getting a job, becoming a volunteer or active citizen, improving family life, becoming more independent and being able to access services. Each learner has a tailored and unique service from Lead which might involve volunteer support or the loan of a digital device. At a national level, we provide information and advice on the full range of post-school learning and training opportunities, as well as influencing and informing policy development.

Work based assessor specalising in Business Administration, Customer Service and Management. A strong passion for encouraging people back into learning and development. Creating and innovating new methods of course delivery to meet the learning style and needs of those with diverse work and life commitments.The mission of the VLA is to break down the barriers to learning to ensure opportunity for all.

Developing strategic partnerships, design and organise learning activities, progress the project website and social media communication, research, monitor and evaluate effectiveness of programme, line manage project staff and associate tutors across Highland area, keep detailed financial records, report to project funders Scottish Government Equality Unit, Volunteer Action Fund and WEA.

Writing and facilitating training courses dependant on Carers needs. Subjects include communication, employability, stress management and speaking up. Keeping detailed, confidential, records on organisations data base.Working in partnership with organisations including NHS Highland, local care homes and community care providers to help identify carers who need support. Travelling throughout Highland area.

Work in partnership with statutory organisations, learning providers and 3rd sector agencies to build and facilitate learning activities, fitting with learners needs. Facilitate SVQ modules on behalf or organisations. Consult with communities, staff and volunteers using participatory appraisal tools report findings to organisations and funders.

Work closely with steering group, consisting of Northern Constabulary, Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue, Age Scotland and Highland Community Care Forum to build up and manage the pilot project.Draw up task and person specifications, develop policies and practices.Training needs assessment of volunteers, cultivate a programme of ongoing training.Recruit and select suitable volunteers, deal with grievances and disciplinary matters. Review selection process techniques.Keep detailed records of work carried out. Distribute research findings to steering group, funders and policy makers.

Work in partnership with NHS, Highland Council, local businesses and other agencies to identify communities at most risk of health inequalities.Advertise project through media e.g. newspapers, web site, poster campaigns and word of mouth.Recruit staff and volunteers, identifying their training needs and the training needs of other partnership agencies staff. Work with community to set up social enterprise and roll out model to other areas, increase turnover.Undertake quantitative and qualitative evaluations of work. Disseminate project result to steering group, funders and policy makers.