This month, Columba 1400 reached an important milestone: we have now welcomed 2,000 Head Teachers and Deputy Head Teachers from across Scotland to our Head Teachers' Leadership Academy (HTLA). This represents 2,000 leaders who have chosen to step away from the demands of everyday life and invest time in reflection, learning and personal growth. It represents [...]
As we reached 25 years since the doors of our purpose-built Community and International Leadership Centre were opened by our Patron, HRH The Princess Royal, we wanted to celebrate and mark all that has been achieved so far. This milestone gave us the chance to stop, listen and reflect on what these 25 years have taught [...]
By Marie Clare Tully, Chief Executive, Columba 1400 A recent Government Report tells a stark story: more than one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (NEET). Behind that figure are young people facing tough realities. Many feel unseen, unheard, and uncertain about their future. There is growing talk of [...]
As Co-Chairs of Columba 1400, Trustees Week invites us to pause, reflect and celebrate what it means to serve. For both of us, it has been an honour to help guide this remarkable charity through a period of growth and renewal – particularly in our 25th anniversary year. When we stepped into the role of Co-Chairs, [...]
In a recent report, Clackmannanshire Council has been praised by local authority watchdog the Accounts Commission for its outstanding leadership, collaboration, and strong community engagement.
Columba 1400 has been selected to receive a £5,000 donation as part of Benefact Group’s Children and Young People Special Draw.
Find out what happened when we supported young people with care experience across Inverclyde, to deliver a conference to key adults in the area.
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Meet some of our young graduates as they talk to Ben Fogle in Scotland's Sacred Islands on the BBC.
World Values Day is on Thursday, 19 October 2023
