Comic Relief Fund

Through Comic Relief funding, Jambo Radio has supported young people of African and Caribbean heritage in Scotland to develop skills in broadcast media, communication, and digital content. Participants gained hands-on experience in radio production and journalism while building confidence, connections, and a sense of belonging. Many have progressed into volunteering roles, further education, and continued […]

“Our Organisation has seen an improvement in our operational capacity, including better resource management, improved programme delivery, and increased staff skills. This has led to lead to more effective services and a stronger impact in our community… These changes have collectively enhance our organisations ability to fulfil our mission and serve our community more effectively.”

“We have grown from a small community initiative into a resilient, strategically positioned organisation that can deliver high-impact programmes. We have strengthened our leadership team, improved governance and built the operational infrastructure needed to manage projects like the Talent Summit, the Diversity Festival and specialised digital and data-skills training. This is thanks to the capacity

“Since receiving both capacity building support and grant from Next Step Initiative, our organisation has transformed from a small team constantly firefighting urgent needs into a confident, strategic, and community-led force for change. We now have the skills, systems, and confidence to plan ahead, secure diverse funding, and deliver consistent, high-quality programmes. More importantly, our

Thanks to the capacity building & grant support from Next Step Initiative, we have been able to invest in leadership development for both staff and volunteers, creating opportunities for emerging community leaders, particularly from African and Caribbean backgrounds, to gain skills in project management, broadcasting, and organisational governance. This has strengthened our internal capacity to

“The funding & Capacity building support from Next Step Initiative has significantly strengthened our organisational capacity. We now have a structured training model, stronger governance systems, and enhanced financial accountability processes. Importantly, the grant-capacity building support has allowed us to grow leadership capacity within our team and community, creating opportunities for facilitators, mentors, and alumni