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Julie Aitken
@julieaitken.bsky.social
Social policy researcher based in Edinburgh.

I focus my energy on work and ideas that create change with people at the centre.

Currently Policy Manager at Corra Foundation and Trustee at Chamber Music Scotland.
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Poor Doggofly.

#comics #illustration #eca
July 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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It’s not my first rodeo. It’s my second.

#comics #illustration #eca
July 5, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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Fancy seeing you here.
#comics #illustration #eca
July 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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🔴 Open for business: Our latest Who Runs Scotland piece reveals the opposition MSPs who met most often with corporate interests.

theferret.scot/which...
April 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Is Scotland’s homelessness system systemically racist?

EVERY WEEK, 40 families of colour are denied the temporary accommodation they are legally entitled to - showing that Scotland’s housing system isn’t just broken; it’s biased too. #HousingEmergency

🔗 Full details 🟰 shelterscotland.org/HERacism
March 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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📣 We’re recruiting 📣 Do you love storytelling? Have an eye for social media and an interest in comms? We are looking for someone who can help gather and shape stories by working alongside grant holders, people and communities creating positive change across Scotland.

More info: shorturl.at/DZkMf
Communications Support Worker - Corra Foundation
We are recruiting for a communications support worker. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with skills and experience to join Corra.
www.corra.scot
March 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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📣Boost Fund - now open!

Supporting children & families affected by poverty.

➡️£500-£3k to constituted groups/charities w/ annual income of £50k or less
➡️£250-£1,500 for unconstituted groups

Funded in partnership with STV Children's Appeal & Comic Relief.

More info:
www.corra.scot/grant...
Boost Fund supporting children and families
Boost small grants programme is for organisations supporting children and families in their local communities.
www.corra.scot
February 25, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Boost is back! 🌟🤸
🗓️Open 25th Feb, 12noon
Funded in partnership @STVChildren'sAppeal & @ComicRelief

For community orgs in Scotland supporting children&families affected by poverty
➡️£500-£3k -constituted groups/charities w annual income of £50k or less
➡️£250-£1,500 -unconstituted groups
February 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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👋We are looking for a graphic designer or design agency to design our annual report with accounts for three years (2025, 2026, and 2027).

Please take a look at the full details at:
www.corra.scot/oppor...

🗓️Apply by Fri 24th Jan, 2025
Opportunity: Design Corra's Annual Report and Accounts
We are looking for a graphic designer or design agency to design our annual report with accounts for up to three years (2025, 2026, and 2027).
www.corra.scot
December 11, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Great opportunity here from @corrafoundation.bsky.social for researchers interested in exploring how funding can best support human rights work in Scotland - particularly work which challenges duty-bearers and holds power to account. Closing date 20th December at 5pm.

#research #HumanRights
We are looking for a learning partner for the Independent Human Rights Fund for Scotland to deliver an action learning approach. Closing date 20th December 5pm. More information on our website:
www.corra.scot/human-rights...

#research #learning #HumanRights #funding
Independent Human Rights Fund for Scotland: Tender Opportunity
Corra Foundation seeks a learning partner to support an action learning approach for the Independent Human Rights Fund for Scotland.
www.corra.scot
December 5, 2024 at 4:26 PM
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November 17, 2024 at 10:50 AM