ACE IT ScotlandMaking a difference: Mary’s story ACE IT often works with other organisations to provide the best level of support to individuals. We worked closely with the Edinburgh Smart Home to support Mary, a woman with significant sight loss. Mary is 91 and has very limited vision. When ACE IT started visiting her sheltered accommodation last […]
Making a difference: James’ story In January, ACE IT began a community partnership with The Heart of Newhaven, a new community centre based in the old Victoria Primary building in Newhaven. We’ve been there every Wednesday morning and have helped numerous older people with their digital devices. One person we have helped is James, who […]
Volunteer Stories: Pat Volunteer’s Week takes place 1-7 June every year to celebrate the hard work of millions of volunteers across the UK. Here at ACE IT we want to thank our 45 dedicated volunteers for the time they give to our charity – in 2022, this was a whopping 1580 hours. We spoke to […]
Making a difference: Mhairi’s story We run a variety of projects at ACE IT, including our Work Wise course which helps provide over 50s with the digital skills to return to work. One of our recent learners, Mhairi Curran, spoke to us about her experience on the course and what she learned. Mhairi has been […]
Volunteer Stories: Keith ACE IT Scotland would be nothing without its volunteers, who we rely on to provide our much-needed digital skills services. We want to highlight the stories and experiences of our wonderful volunteers, who are the backbone of ACE IT and to encourage others to volunteer. Keith Downie was an ACE IT one-to-one […]
Making a difference: Arlene’s story When Covid-19 came along, many older people found themselves isolated with limited knowledge of the digital world. One of our learners, Arlene, has written about the impact ACE IT has had on her life throughout the pandemic and beyond. I heard of ACE IT through a fellow member of my […]
Volunteers’ Week 2022: Stuart Volunteers’ Week runs from 1-7 June every year, and it is a chance to thank all our amazing volunteers here at ACE IT. In 2022, we are highlighting the stories and experiences of some of our volunteers. After retiring from a career in IT a couple of years ago, Stuart McCruden now […]
Volunteers’ Week 2022: Sandra Volunteers’ Week runs from 1-7 June every year, and it is a chance to thank all our amazing volunteers here at ACE IT. In 2022, we are highlighting the stories and experiences of some of our volunteers. Sandra Campbell is retired and keeps herself busy by volunteering for a number of charities. […]
Volunteers’ Week 2022: Ishan Volunteers’ Week runs from 1-7 June every year, and it is a chance to thank all our amazing volunteers here at ACE IT. In 2022, we are highlighting the stories and experiences of some of our volunteers. Ishan Mishra is a first year student at the University of Edinburgh, and volunteers for […]
Volunteers’ Week 2022: Ruth Volunteers’ Week runs from 1st-7th June every year, and it is a chance to thank all our amazing volunteers here at ACE IT. In 2022, we are highlighting the stories and experiences of some of our volunteers, and today it is former coaching volunteer, Ruth Ndjoba-Sieland, who volunteered with us until […]
