“I’d like to say a massive thank you to everybody. Coming straight from education meant that this job was a big adjustment for me, but it was made easier because I was made to feel welcome and like part of the team from the very start. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with everybody and learning about the different projects while also being able to learn about different cultures, religions and try some new foods! Working at CEMVO has challenged me to do new things and showed me where my strengths are. I am so grateful for this opportunity and I will use what I have learned here throughout the rest of my life.”

“West of Scotland Regional Equality Council (WSREC) is very pleased to endorse CEMVO in relation to business support and planning. Last year CEMVO was engaged by WSREC to provide facilitation to put in place a 5 year business plan. Staff from CEMVO utilised the KETSO Model to take WSREC Board of Directors and Staff through this model which culminated in WSREC gathering the information required and now have a robust 5 year business plan in place”

“I would personally like to thank the team at CEMVO but especially Zarina how she has worked hard to capacity built a network of ethnic minority organizations all around Scotland with regards to the Environment;
Introducing, developing, sustaining and expanding these new concepts/initiatives of Environment Protection and Carbon reduction to the BME communities should be applauded.

Thanks this is actual ground level Capacity Building.”

“Thanks for the heavy amount of work you’re always doing to help me through this project, don’t know how i’d get to this level without your help, I really appreciate it.”

“I have received a huge amount of support from Cemvo, in every possible way. Fiona and Mary provided me with a great knowledge of information and support. They have helped me through planning and organising my social enterprise and in completing various funding applications to start up my social enterprise. Without the support of Cemvo I don’t think I would have even started up a business. Thank you Cemvo for helping me get this far.”

“It was really amazing but we didn’t get the chance to win any prize unfortunately. I guess we have tried it.

Kidding!! We WOOOON!!! YAPPIEEE! Words can’t articulate the achievement we have achieved so far but we couldn’t have done it without your help, support and advice. Thank You very much for being there for us.”

“I am writing to thank you for the help and support that the Young, Confident & Connected (YCC) programme has provided for me.

Before YCC, I found life difficult. There were so many things going through my mind along with a personal struggle with confidence issues. I was not approachable and found it hard speaking to people generally and about my problems. At my worst stage, I was very unsociable, had poor communication and worried about going outside. I found myself lost and unsure about my future. I was lucky enough to hear about the YCC programme as I believe it has impacted my life in a really positive way. During the programme, I met a lot of people, made new friends and found the confidence to speak to them. After the YCC programme, I felt better in every aspect and more self-assured. I found the confidence to venture out on my own and to take public transport. Furthermore, it helped me realise my goals for the future and the confidence to pursue them.

I really believe that without this programme i would still be the person i was. I am really thankful to everyone in CEMVO especially Surbjit Dhillon who really helped not only me but everyone to see what they could achieve.”