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.

Glasgow 2026: Final week of applications to audition for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies cast for the Commonwealth Games.

On 23 July the Opening Ceremony will be staged in an arena for the first time in Games history. It will be the opening act for 11 days of world-class sporting celebration bringing the audience closer to the action in an immersive, electric and unmissable moment. The Hydro, one of the greatest live entertainment venues on the planet, is set to host the […]

Scotland’s highest remunerated council employee received £281,680 last year

More than 300 of Scotland’s council employees received at least £100,000 in 2024-25, which is 24 more than the previous year, with the highest remunerated council employee being Katrina Hassell, chief officer (business and digital) of North Lanarkshire council, who received £281,680 John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers’ Alliance, said: “Taxpayers are caught in a pincer movement with a […]

Scotland’s racist shame: “If my presence in this picture offends you, it speaks volumes about your own perspective.” Torgi Squire wrote.

The headline “Scotland’s racist shame” is attention-grabbing, but the silence surrounding racism allows us to deny its existence so we will never see it in print. Racist comments directed at two models were left on a public post representing Glasgow, representing Scotland and representing sport, why is that not being challenged in the press? When […]

Lower-Income Countries Investing Record Amount In Immunisation Programmes

New data released on 16th April by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, shows that lower‑income countries have collectively contributed over US$ 300 million towards Gavi-supported immunisation programmes for 2025, setting a new record for annual country investment in vaccines. This performance reflects the accelerated pace at which countries are assuming greater ownership of immunisation financing, enabled by […]

Stop Blaming Immigration for Britain’s Welfare Bill

The claim that immigration is driving the UK’s rising welfare costs has become a political staple repeated often enough to sound like truth. But it is not. It is a distortion that obscures the real pressures on the system and, more importantly, diverts attention from political and economic failures that are far harder to confront. […]

Multilingual Voting Resources available for May Elections in 24 languages

Everyone’s Vote Matters: The Standard Scotland 2026 Guide is now available in 24 languages, helping ensure that more people can understand their rights and how to take part in the democratic process. Each guide: The resources are available as easy-to-read PDFs that can be printed or shared digitally. All translations have been carefully completed or verified by community volunteers […]

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games unveils the uniform of legends

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games has today unveiled its official volunteer uniform which will become a familiar sight across the host city this summer, worn by thousands of dedicated volunteers when the Games return to Glasgow from 23 July to 2 August. Uniforms for technical officials and Glasgow 2026 staff have also been revealed. All three uniforms have been produced by […]

Nomination for The Black Scottish Awards 2026 are now open!

The Black Scottish Awards (TBSA) is an annual spotlight and recognition of excellence within the Black population in Scotland, in its fourth year is calling on you to nominate someone deserving and celebrate greatness within our community. Do you know some breaking barriers? Leading quietly but powerfully? Changing lives in ways the deserve recognition? Now, […]

The deadline to register to vote is midnight on Monday 20 April.

Scottish Parliament Elections are on 7 May. Voters can apply online at gov.uk/register-to-vote. It takes just five minutes.

West College Scotland to host 51st annual Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year competition

West College Scotland has been chosen by the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) to host the 51st annual Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year (SPAY) competition at its Paisley campus on 12 June 2026. The SPAY competition, organised by SNIPEF, has long been recognised as a flagship event in Scotland’s apprenticeship calendar. Having marked […]