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Scotsman
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Local charity leader recognised with SCVO award nomination for empowering young people through music.
A dedicated project leader from local Edinburgh and East Lothian charity Afternoon has earned recognition for his commitment to empowering young people through music and community support. Rohan Seilman, who has been a driving force behind the organisation for nearly 30 years, has been named a finalist for the 2025 Employee of the Year and People's Choice Awards at the upcoming Scottish Charity Awards in Glasgow this June. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Afternoon, through their initiative Pulse of the Place, have provided a unique blend of group Samba drumming and community support to young individuals, particularly those from high SIMD (Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation) areas, free of charge. Under Rohan's leadership, and in partnership with Musical Director Sarah Kelly, the charity has become a beacon of hope and creativity, offering arts-based education and performance opportunities, like taking part in Scotland's very first Tartan Day Parade, which took place in Edinburgh at the weekend, while fostering a sense of acceptance and belonging among participants. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Despite facing significant personal health challenges, Rohan's passion for music and commitment to equality have never wavered. His dedication has transformed the lives of countless young people, creating positive peer collaborations, opportunities for skill development and enriching their mental well-being through the power of music. Rohan leading Pulse of the Place during Edinburgh As Rohan continues at the helm of Afternoon, he remains a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative potential of music-focused youth initiatives. Being selected as a finalist for this year's awards not only celebrates his achievements but also highlights the importance of access to the arts and arts-based education for all young people. The SCVO's awards ceremony will honour the outstanding contributions of organisations and individuals, like Rohan, within the voluntary sector, showcasing their vital role in enhancing personal and community life. The public are invited to participate in the People's Choice vote, which is open online until Tuesday, 20th May at 5 p.m., allowing you to support your favourite finalist across all categories. Anna Fowlie, Chief Executive of the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), praised this year's nominees, stating, 'This year's shortlisting was as difficult as ever with the phenomenal work of the voluntary sector really demonstrated in our entries. Our finalists represent the very best of Scottish society, making life-changing impacts every single day in their communities.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad For more information or to vote in the People's Choice awards, visit the SCVO website Don't miss the chance to celebrate people like Rohan, and the organisations that make such a big difference in our communities!
Edinburgh Reporter
06-05-2025
- General
- Edinburgh Reporter
SCVO publish shortlist for the Scottish Charity Awards
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), the Scottish Charity Awards celebrate the best of Scotland's voluntary sector each year. This year's shortlist includes 42 individuals and organisations from charities and voluntary groups all over Scotland following a record-breaking number of nominations. Eight groups and individuals from Edinburgh have made it to the shortlist. These include: Transform Scotland, Project Esperanza SCIO, The Yard's Gill Thomson, Afternoon's Rohan Seilman, Pregnancy Counselling & Care and Gyle Shopping Centre, Urban Uprising's Julia Jackson, The Green Team, and Health All Round. While a judging panel will determine the winners under ten distinct categories, members of the public can have their say by voting for their favourite overall entry in the People's Choice Award – by visiting – before 5pm on Tuesday 20 May 2025. Anna Fowlie, chief executive of SCVO, said: 'This year's shortlisting was as difficult as ever with the phenomenal work of the voluntary sector really demonstrated in our entries. Our finalists represent the very best of Scottish society, making life-changing impacts every single day in their communities. 'SCVO is delighted that we can again highlight their work at our awards ceremony, which will take place in June. Now it is down to the public. Our People's Choice vote is open now, giving you an opportunity to get involved and pick your favourite finalist from all of our categories. Don't miss out!' A full list of finalists, including their categories, is below: Campaign of the year Music Education Partnership Group – We Make Music Instrument Libraries Transform Scotland – A Wee Walk Works Wonders Feed – Formula for Change Menopause café – Menopause Awareness Ribbon Campaign Volunteer of the year Martin Flynn – EATS Rosyth Sumi Bhandari – Fife Nepalese Community FNC Dave McTernan – Epilepsy Scotland Juliet Blackie – RNLI Partnership of the Year Dundee Contemporary Arts, NHS Tayside, Dundee City Council and University of Dundee (Hello In There Wee One: A new book designed for parents-to-be) Scottish Autism (Supporting Fathers of Autistic Children within HMP Barlinnie (Scottish Prison Service)) Pregnancy Counselling & Care (Scotland) and Gyle Shopping Centre Seescape and Fife's Football Clubs (Making Football Accessible) Colonsay Community Development Company (An Faire Mor Housing) Employee of the Year Gillian Smith – Queensferry Churches' Care in the Community Louise Anderson – New Start Highland Gill Thomson – The Yard Rohan Seilman – Afternoon Community Impact Scottish Men's Sheds Association (SMSA) Tweeddale Youth Action Falkirk Foundation Project Esperanza SCIO Letham4All SCIO Climate Impact Together Reaching Higher CIC Eco Drama Climate Hebrides Trustee of the Year Julia Jackson – Urban Uprising Liz Broumley – Cromarty Courthouse Museum Anne Livingstone – Sunny Cycles Gordon Armour – The McGlashan Trust Charity of the Year Less than £100k turnover Touch of Love Outreach Adaptive Riders Collective Boleskine Community Care Ewen's Room Between £100k and £500k turnover The Green Team Epilepsy Connections Health All Round Interfaith Scotland Over £500k turnover British Red Cross Rape and Sexual Abuse Service Highland (RASASH) Perthshire Women's Aid YMCA Tayside Blue Triangle The 2025 Scottish Charity Awards winners will be announced at a celebratory awards ceremony in Glasgow on 19 June 2025. To view the full list of finalists, visit the SCVO website. Like this: Like Related
