Hector McDonald: 'You didn't realise the danger you were in'
The proud Glaswegian sailed to the Pacific Islands to take part in the final assault on Japan.
Today we mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. We want to share the story of a remarkable veteran born in Glasgow - Hector McDonald, now 99.
The story from the BBC shares Hector's experiences during the war.
Take a look (contains scenes of war): www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
#VEDay #veterans
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With a lovely Easter weekend spent with family just passed, have you thought about what loved ones and charities you will include in your #Will?
You can create a free Will through the National Free Wills Network:
www.capability.scot/support/your...
#GiftsinWills #FreeWills #Easter
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π€Partnering with a charity like Capability Scotland benefits your recruitment, retention and customer loyalty. We have lots of offer for ways we can work together.
Get in touch to take the first steps π£: www.capability.scot/contact-us
#CharityPartnership #WorkTogether #GivingBack #TogetherForGood
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March is Free Wills Month!
Planning for the future is one of the most caring things you can do for your loved ones. Take advantage of our free wills service and make sure your wishes are looked after.
Get started today: www.capability.scot/yourwill
#FreeWillsMonth #CreatingSmiles
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Join us, football legends Gordon Smith and Billy Davies, and our friends at Murray & Currie Property Sales & Lettings for The Big Match on Friday.
Tickets are free with a suggested donation:
www.justgiving.com/page/steven-...
#edinburgh #charityevents #football #familyday
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Make a Difference this Payroll Giving Month!
Donate tax-free from your salary & support disabled people across Scotland. Your regular gift helps provide #CaringSupport & keeps #ChallengingStereotypes every day.
Sign up today: π www.capability.scot/payrollgiving
#PayrollGivingMonth
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π Exciting News! We've received a Β£100k grant from the #NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation to help build our new #hydrotherapy pool in #Perth! πββοΈβ¨ This vital facility will support disabled people, enhancing mobility and well-being...
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Only one more day of our #SwimTheDistance challenge - sponsored by Olympian Dan Wallace and Swimmr!
Donate to the challenge here: justgiving.com/campaign/swi...
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As ever, our focus remains on ensuring that this support delivers maximum benefit for students, staff, and the wider community. We remain committed to working collaboratively with all stakeholders to continue advocating for investment in inclusive education across Scotland."
#Education #Scotland
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and will help sustain and enhance the vital services offered by the college, and we are grateful for the efforts of those who advocated for this inclusion.β
"We now look forward to reviewing the detailed breakdown of this funding to fully understand how it will be distributed and applied...
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at Corseford College have access to the resources they need to thrive. The allocation of Β£700,000 demonstrates a recognition of the unique role Corseford College plays in providing tailored educational opportunities for young adults with additional support needs...
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Capability Scotland is delighted with the decision to include funding for Corseford College in the Scottish Government's recent budget amendments.
Chief Executive Brian Logan said:
"Todayβs announcement represents an important step in supporting inclusive education and ensuring that students...
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Yesterday, Capability Scotland in Dumfries and Galloway hosted their #BurnsNight Supper. We were delighted to have Callum Watson pipe in the haggis and our very own Karen address the haggis...
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I did it for @capabilityscotland.bsky.social btw, a fantastic chairty working with people with disabilities
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Excellent! Well done Sparky - and thank you for running it for us π
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Looking to get your finances in order this New Year?
Why not consider leaving a gift in your Will to Capability Scotland?
More info on gifts in Wills and request your free Wills pack today: www.capability.scot/support/your...
#GiftsinWills #Newyear #LegacyGiving #FreeWills
21.01.2025 10:49 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Photo of HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh, wearing a long-sleeve white dress. Her blonde hair is down around her shoulders, and she wears a gold pendant necklace. She is leaning towards Isla, a supported person at Capability Scotland, who wears glasses and has short brown hair. The pair are smiling at the camera whilst working on a sewing project.
Photo of HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh, wearing a long-sleeve white dress. Her blonde hair is down around her shoulders, and she wears a gold pendant necklace. She is holding hands with Sarah, a supported person at Capability Scotland who is wearing a dark blue, white patterned sleeveless dress, with a white apron on top as she does some painting work. In the image, Sarah is smiling whilst Her Royal Highness laughs at a joke and comment Sarah has made.
Happy 60th birthday to Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh, from everyone at Capability Scotland. Last year, we were honoured to welcome Her Royal Highness as our royal patron, and we look forward to continued work together.
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Charities in crisis: Mounting pressures are pushing the third sector towards breaking point
Scotlandβs third sector is close to breaking point as a perfect storm of pressures has increased the strain on charities...
"Here is a cohort of young people across Scotland who are being denied that opportunity, while there is a recognition within government that there is a gap in further education."
Corseford College is under threat. Read more:
www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
#Education #EducationMatters #Scotland
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After the conference wrapped up, Karen celebrated in her own special wayβby rocking out to some #ABBA on the #karaoke!
Karen, we are so proud of all you've achieved. Youβve not only reached your goals, but youβve inspired others along the way.
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Though Karen was a little nervous before stepping onto the stage, her confidence shone through, and the participants loved being part of her workshop.
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What an incredible opportunity for everyone to experience Tai Chi from someone with such dedication and experience!
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Leaving Dumfries & Galloway for the first time in a while, Karen delivered a fantastic Tai Chi workshop to nearly 300 delegates. She helped them #relax and set a calm tone for a day of learning and connection...
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and lately, she's had two major #goals: to teach others the benefits of Tai Chi, and to take a trip away from home. In September, at our #OneCapability Staff #Conference, Karen was given the chance to take a huge step forward in both these areas...
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Image of Karen Clark, a person supported by Capability Scotland. She is wearing a green, orange and yellow floral dress, sitting at a table with a knife, fork and Nando's napkin on it. Karen is smiling, she wears glasses and is holding a Nando's sign.
Sometimes, opportunities to achieve our hashtag#dreams just fall into place, and that's exactly what happened for Karen, one of the amazing people we support.
Karen has been practising #TaiChi for years as part of her recovery from #AcquiredBrainInjury...
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Being Brave for Children.
Not all children are born with an equal chance. Working together to beat poverty and discrimination. Get involved!
We support people with communication support needs associated with complex and sensory disabilities, and put their individual needs and choices first.
The leading dementia charity in Scotland. Worried about dementia or need support? Call our 24 hour Freephone Dementia Helpline: β 0808 808 3000 β
Home is everything. Join the fight for home.
Each and Every Child aims to tell a new story about care experience in Scotland, using framing to shift public attitudes and improve life chances for all Scotland's children, young people and families.
Website: https://eachandeverychild.co.uk/
Providing information, support, and services to people living with epilepsy and their families in Scotland. Freephone helpline 0808 800 2200. Find out more at www.epilepsyscotland.org.uk
As one of Scotlandβs leading social care charities, we provide practical care and support for vulnerable people. π©΅
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The voice of not-for-profit social care providers in Scotland. Reposts do not indicate endorsement. Account monitored Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm.
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Stanmore House School - the school with heart. We provide education and therapy to disabled children. A Capability Scotland school.
Let's talk: hello@capability.scot
Corseford College is Scotland's first college for young adults with complex & additional needs. A Capability Scotland college.
Let's talk: hello@capability.scot