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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.

One in Four Children Face Sexual Abuse Risks Online, New Research Warns

A major new study by Scottish researchers has revealed the alarming scale of online sexual exploitation affecting children across the world, with one in four children expected to experience unwanted or pressured sexual interactions before they turn 18. The research, published by the Childlight Global Child Safety Institute at the University of Edinburgh, estimates that […]

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 […]

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 & […]

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, […]

New report: Teacher wellbeing is under pressure

Teacher well-being is under pressure globally. But the drivers and solutions are not always what school leaders expect – The Tes Global Wellbeing Report 2026 This year’s report shares what educators around the world are experiencing, where the biggest risks lie and what forward-thinking schools are doing in response. Workload, leadership support, professional growth and […]

London Marathon 2026: Kenya’s Sawe breaks two-hour world record and Ethiopia’s Assefa broke her own women’s only world record

Kenyan Sebastian Sawe (pictured) makes history breaking the elite men London Marathon world record under two hours in with 1hr 59min 30sec time. Sabastian Sawe, 30, has made history as the first person to complete a marathon in under two hours, running time of one hour and 59 minutes. Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa (pictured below), broke […]

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 […]

Iran War Could Trigger “Unprecedented” Refugee Crisis, Surge in UK Asylum Seekers and Calls for Greater Refugee Support

According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), up to 3.2 million people have already been displaced inside Iran as the conflict intensifies, with hundreds of thousands of households forced to flee major cities in search of safety. The UN warns that these numbers are likely to rise further as hostilities continue, signalling a rapidly […]

Israeli Leaders Defiant, Vow to Continue Gaza Strip War Despite Mounting International Pressure

In the face of increasing international pressure, including from key ally the United States, Israeli leaders affirmed on Wednesday their determination to press ahead with the ongoing Gaza Strip war, now in its third month. The conflict was sparked by the unprecedented October 7 attacks on Israel by Palestinian militant group Hamas, which Israeli officials […]

UK Immigration Minister Resigns Over Rwanda Asylum Transfer Legislation

In a significant development, UK Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick has resigned over the government’s proposed legislation regarding the Rwanda asylum transfer scheme. Jenrick stated that the new law “does not go far enough” in providing sufficient safeguards for the success of the policy. The government’s plan to transfer certain asylum seekers to Rwanda has faced […]