James Dunbar

New Start Highland Brings New Shop and Job Opportunities to Dingwall

Dingwall’s High Street is set to welcome a fresh addition this summer as New Start Highland opens a second shop in the town, bringing new retail and employment opportunities to the area. The new retail space, which will occupy the former M&Co premises, marks the charity’s sixth location across the Highlands. It will offer an

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Highland Business Dinner 2025: A Night to Celebrate the Spirit of the Highlands

Inverness Chamber of Commerce welcomed 300 guests to its flagship Highland Business Dinner on Friday 16 May at the Drumossie Hotel – celebrating another landmark year for business in the Highlands. The annual dinner is a highlight of the Chamber calendar, bringing together leaders and decision-makers from across the region for an evening of connection,

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Charity Marks 25 Years Launching Scotland’s First Training and Reuse Village 

Inverness-based charity and social enterprise New Start Highland is celebrating its 25th anniversary by starting construction on what will be Scotland’s first Training and Reuse Village. The £500,000 project, opening soon in Carsegate, Inverness, will feature pre-loved retail outlets, a bike repair hub, a tool library, a café and a training kitchen.  It is expected to create up to 40

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New Start Highland Leader Named as a Big Issue Top 100 Changemaker

New Start Highland’s Chief Executive, James Dunbar, has been honoured as a Big Issue Changemaker for Housing and Homelessness 2025. This prestigious list celebrates leaders across the UK who drive innovative solutions to address critical social challenges, with James being recognised for his transformative work in combatting homelessness and poverty across the Highlands. James Dunbar commented,

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