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Who We Are

A Community-Led Charity

Jambo! Radio Scotland exists to advance opportunity, participation and representation through community broadcasting, education, training and creative activity.

Our radio station is more than a broadcasting platform. It provides a practical community space where people can develop skills, gain experience, volunteer, share their stories and participate in conversations that affect their communities.

Through radio, podcasts, video, digital media, training, events and community projects, we help people develop confidence, communication and creative skills while increasing the visibility of voices that remain under-represented in mainstream media and towards a more representative cultural life in Scotland, and inspires our vision of a Scotland committed to anti-racism.

Our Mission

Amplifying Voices. Developing Skills. Creating Opportunities.

Our mission is to empower communities through inclusive broadcasting, education, creative skills development and meaningful participation.

We work to:

  • Amplify under-represented community voices.
  • Provide accessible broadcasting and digital media training.
  • Create volunteering and work-experience opportunities.
  • Support young people to develop skills, confidence and aspirations.
  • Improve access to trusted community information.
  • Promote cultural understanding and community participation.
  • Create pathways towards further education, training and employment.
  • Provide a platform where communities can tell their own stories.
  • Provide a space that is guided by people who bring authenticity, expertise and experience. We aim to collaborate with the public, historians, the heritage sector and activists to allow for curiosity and reflection.

Our Work

Creating Community Impact Through Media

Youth & Creative Skills

Practical opportunities for young people to learn broadcasting, journalism, podcasting, video production, presenting, interviewing, editing and digital content creation.

Employability & Progression

Training, mentoring, volunteering and practical experience that help people build confidence, portfolios and transferable skills and progress towards education, training and employment.

Community Broadcasting

Inclusive radio programmes and digital content reflecting the experiences, cultures and priorities of communities that are often under-represented.

Refugees & New Scots

Accessible opportunities to develop skills, build networks, participate in community life and have voices and experiences represented.

Health & Wellbeing

Community-led broadcasting and information addressing health, mental wellbeing and other issues affecting our audiences.

Culture & Heritage

Broadcasting, events and creative projects that celebrate, document and share African, Caribbean and wider community culture and heritage.

Our Impact

Community-Led. Community-Focused.

Our impact is measured not only by the number of people who listen to Jambo! Radio, but by the opportunities created through our charitable work.

We provide volunteering, training, work experience, community broadcasting and creative opportunities that enable people to develop practical skills, confidence and connections.

Our programmes help participants gain broadcasting and digital media experience, build portfolios, develop communication and teamwork skills and explore pathways into education, volunteering and employment.

We regularly gather feedback from participants, volunteers, listeners and community partners so that people who access our services can influence the programmes and opportunities we develop.

◆ WHAT WE DO

Our Programmes

The core to what we actually do highlights purpose, activities, and community impact — especially for groups facing multiple barriers.

Youth Broadcasters Trainee Graduation 2025
Recognition for our work
Awards Winning Organisation
Recognition for our work
We celebrate achievement
Community Engagement and heritage event
Our DJs are the best in the business
Schools' Days Off Holiday Programme supporting young people of school age 10+
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Mind Matters
1000s Listeners reached weekly

Mind Matters

Better Wellbeing for African and Caribbean Communities (Glasgow)

Mind Matters is a community-led mental health and wellbeing initiative designed to support African and Caribbean adults in Glasgow who experience isolation, poverty, trauma, and barriers to accessing culturally appropriate support. It delivers workshops, peer support sessions, and a weekly multilingual radio programme that tackles stigma and promotes mental health awareness to our thousands of audience and community members, also in different languages.

▸ KEY ACTIVITIES
  • Facilitated wellbeing workshops led by professionals
  • Community conversations addressing stigma and cultural barriers
  • Weekly "Mind Matters" radio broadcast in familiar languages
  • Volunteer-led engagement to build trust and participation
▸ COMMUNITY IMPACT

This project addresses deep-rooted inequalities in mental health access, particularly for migrants and minority ethnic communities facing racism, language barriers, and socio-economic disadvantage.

  • Reduces social isolation and loneliness
  • Improves mental health awareness and help-seeking behaviour
  • Builds confidence and resilience through peer support
  • Creates safe, culturally relevant spaces for dialogue
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Youth Broadcasting Training
60+ Young people directly benefit

Youth Broadcasting Training

Holiday Programmes for Young People (Aged 10–18)

This programme equips young people (aged 10–18), particularly from African, Caribbean, and migrant backgrounds, with practical broadcasting, digital media, and critical thinking skills. It responds to the lack of access to creative opportunities and the growing risks of misinformation in digital spaces.

▸ KEY ACTIVITIES
  • Hands-on training in radio, podcasting, and video production
  • Workshops on fact-checking, media literacy, and ethical storytelling
  • Team-based content creation and community showcases
  • Mentoring and confidence-building sessions
▸ COMMUNITY IMPACT

Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds often face limited access to creative industries, low confidence, and digital exclusion.

  • Builds digital literacy and critical thinking skills
  • Improves confidence, communication, and teamwork
  • Supports pathways into education, training, and employment
  • Reduces misinformation by creating informed young communicators
  • Strengthens community cohesion through youth-led storytelling
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Next Gen Project
Authentic voices amplified

Next Gen Project

Refugee & Migrant Empowerment Programme

The Next Gen Project is a skills development and media empowerment programme for refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants. It focuses on building confidence, employability, and representation, while directly challenging harmful narratives in mainstream media.

▸ KEY ACTIVITIES
  • Training in podcasting, broadcasting, and digital content production
  • Creation of a visual podcast/vodcast studio
  • Mentorship and peer-led training (previous participants support new cohorts)
  • Production of real-life stories and community-led media content
▸ COMMUNITY IMPACT

Refugees and migrants often face systemic barriers, including exclusion from employment, lack of representation, and negative media narratives.

  • Amplifies authentic refugee voices in public discourse
  • Challenges misinformation and negative stereotypes
  • Builds employability skills and pathways into work
  • Reduces isolation and improves integration into Scottish society
  • Strengthens community identity, confidence, and civic participation
◆ COLLECTIVE IMPACT

A Community Anchor

Collectively, these programmes position Jambo! Radio as a community anchor organisation addressing multiple and intersecting barriers.

Barriers We Address

⚖️ Racial inequality and discrimination
🧠 Mental health stigma and lack of access
🎓 Youth disengagement and digital exclusion
🤝 Refugee marginalisation

What We Deliver

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Confidence, Wellbeing & Skills

Increased capacity across all programme participants

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Representation & Voice

Improved visibility for underrepresented communities

03

Community Connections

Stronger cohesion and trust across diverse groups

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Pathways Forward

Clear routes into education, employment, and creative industries

Want to get involved?

Volunteer, partner, or support our work — together we can build stronger communities.

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