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The Wood Foundation’s Innovative Philanthropy is Delivering Systemic Change in East Africa

6th February 2018 by Newsline

The Wood Foundation’s Innovative Philanthropy is Delivering Systemic Change in East Africa 5,000 smallholder farmers from the Mulindi tea factory and field unit in Rwanda recently gathered to celebrate the significant progress in their tea farming activities and communities and to thank The Wood Foundation for their continued support. The Wood Foundation Africa (TWFA) has […]

Categories: Photography • Tags: Aberdeen, Africa, economy, ecosystem, enterprise, environment, Mulindi, Newsline Media, Philanthropy, Rwanda, Scotland, Sir Ian Wood, tea factory, Tea Farmers, TWFA, Wood Foundation

John Swinney visit to Glencraft

27th April 2016 by Ross

Deputy First Minister John Swinney will visit Glencraft in Aberdeen with Donside candidate Mark McDonald, setting out the SNP’s plans for a jobs strategy based on fair work. Glencraft is a supported business who manufacture beds and mattresses and whose workforce is 80% disabled or disadvantaged. Mr Swinney will say: “A re-elected SNP government will work […]

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Osborne promises a strong economy under a Conservative government

23rd April 2015 by Ross

Chancellor George Osborne promised a strong economy under a Conservative government during a visit to Scotland. Mr Osborne told voters they had the choice of electing a Government delivering prosperity for the UK or opt for a Labour-SNP coalition and face higher taxes and an increased national debt. And he said it was now a […]

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Johnston Carmichael appoints Richard Britten

2nd April 2015 by Ross

Leading accountancy firm Johnston Carmichael appoints Richard Britten to enhance its integrated employment solutions offering. Richard, a seasoned tax and national insurance professional, has accumulated more than 20 years experience in international tax and employment taxation. Based in Aberdeen, Richard heads up the Employer Solutions team at Johnston Carmichael LLP, providing employment related tax and social security […]

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