Scotland Leadership
Graham Bell, CEO
Denise Williamson, Program Director, Advocacy Works
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) works in conjunction with
Kibble, one of Scotland's largest social enterprises, to work with young people who have a complex mix of social, emotional, educational and behavioural problems. We are pioneering social enterprise to deliver high quality and sustainable services for the public benefit.
Kibble was founded in 1859 by a charitable bequest from Miss Elizabeth Kibble, who died in 1841. Today the Kibble Centre is the largest multi-service centre in the United Kingdom specialising in work with young people at risk, and provides a comprehensive range of education, training and social welfare services.
Being at Kibble is all about change, growth and development, maturing, learning and social responsibility. For young people, Kibble provides a place of stability and security, opening up to them new possibilities to play a useful part in society and prepare them for a happy and fulfilled adult life.
Mission
Kibble exists to provide a stable, purposeful, safe and happy environment for young people in trouble. It aims to be a place where:- Pupils and staff live and work together in a spirit of trust, mutual respect and co- operation. By investing in people and setting high standards of work and behaviour, individuals and teams develop their full potential in learning, changing and growing.
Vision
Kibble aims to be at the forefront of effective and innovative services for young people in trouble.
Values
Kibble will conduct its activities with dedication, integrity and honesty. All goals will be reached ethically and morally. It recognises its place in the wider community and obligation to be a good neighbour.
Equal Opportunities
Kibble is committed to Equal opportunities and ensures that all persons receive equal and fair treatment and are not discriminated against or victimised on grounds of sex, marital status, race, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, disability or age.
