Africa Caribbean News Scotland

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.

Eunice Olumide Set to Shock Music Industry with Secret Hip Hop Past

Scottish creative powerhouse Eunice Olumide is preparing to unveil a side of her career that has remained hidden for more than a decade. On May 31, 2026, Eunice Olumide will release her new album Love Tree, a project already generating attention across social media and music platforms. But this is more than a standard album […]

George Square Bus Gate Introduced as Redevelopment Enters Next Phase

The transformation of Glasgow city centre’s iconic George Square is moving into a major new phase, with a new bus gate set to come into force as construction work continues around the square. Glasgow City Council confirmed that from 6am on Monday 11 May, the road on the southern edge of George Square between Cochrane […]

Glasgow Secures £1 Million Boost to Tackle Child and Family Poverty

Glasgow City Council has secured £1 million in funding to strengthen efforts to tackle child and family poverty across the city through a new positive outreach programme targeting vulnerable households. New household-level data provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has identified 13,117 families in Glasgow, involving 24,727 children, currently living in poverty. […]

Jambo! Radio Launches New Inclusive Black & White Festival 2026 in Glasgow

This summer, as rising travel costs, airline disruptions, and uncertainty across parts of the Middle East encourage many people to holiday closer to home, Glasgow is preparing for a vibrant season of culture, creativity, and community celebration ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. At the heart of that celebration is the new Black & […]

Amical FC and Namscot friendly in Glasgow on Sunday can simply be themed an encounter between the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon and the Brave Warriors of Namibia

Football has always had a special way of bringing African communities together, and that spirit will be on full display on Sunday, 17 May 2026, as Amical FC Glasgow hosts Namscot in a friendly match at Glenconner Park in Glasgow. Amical FC Glasgow, made up mainly of Cameroonian players alongside teammates from other African nations, […]

Celebrating Norman Gilbert: The Scottish Gallery Honours a Distinctive Voice in Scottish Art History

A major centenary exhibition at The Scottish Gallery is shining a long-overdue spotlight on the life and work of Norman Gilbert, one of Scotland’s most original and independent post-war artists. Marking 100 years since Gilbert’s birth, the exhibition celebrates an extraordinary artistic career rooted in Glasgow’s south side and shaped by family life, memory, colour […]

Glasgow Documentary Everybody to Kenmure Street Becomes One of GFT’s Biggest-Ever Hits

Glasgow-made documentary Everybody to Kenmure Street has become the second-highest-grossing new release in the 52-year history of the Glasgow Film Theatre, marking a major milestone for Scottish independent filmmaking. The achievement comes as the powerful documentary continues its successful cinema run eight weeks after release and ahead of a special anniversary Q&A screening on Wednesday, […]

Married Edinburgh Couple Run Marathon to Champion Visually Impaired Runners

As Javi Lorenzo Sol and Núria Martí-Andrés prepare to stand on the start line of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival this May, they will be running for far more than a finish time. Their marathon journey represents resilience, trust, and the power of support in overcoming life’s challenges. Originally from Catalonia and now living in Edinburgh, […]

Scottish Election: Casting your vote on Thursday

Your voice is a powerful tool for change – and using it to vote in these elections helps ensure your experience of social and economic issues reflects your needs. The people you elect become part of important discussions and decisions in parliament about your life, so who you choose can have a big impact on […]

Scottish independence is alive and kicking

Listening to BBC Radio Scotland’s phone-in morning show, which attracted an overwhelmingly pro-independence callers, was an illustration of how Scottish voters still have a significant appetite for independence. On Thursday, May 7th, Scottish voters will vote on the composition of their country’s parliament for the next five years. The ruling Scottish National Party (SNP) is […]