For Distribution to CPs 12 th November 2009 Rt Hon Alex Salmond MSP Gordon Scottish National Party The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP It. stv group plc 7/II Dear Alex Invitation to Breakfast Reception- Thursday 10 th December 2009 at 0830hrs Members’ Dining Room, Holyrood Hosted by Pauline MeNeill MSP STV - The Future of Scottish Broadcasting I am writing to invite you to attend a breakfast reception being held in The Members’ Dining Roorn, Holyrood at 8.30am on Thursday 10 th December 2009, being hosted by Pauline McNeill MSP I would welcome the opportunity to update you on our progress at STV during 2009. This year has been a significant year for the media sector and for STV. In particular we have implemented our programming strategy recognising that as a devolved nation Scottish audiences have particular requirements which we hare ensuring are addressed. Following on from the Digital Britain report, published earlier this year, Ofcom and DCMS are now working on three pilot schemes, including one in Scotland, to test the application of public funding of news on Channel 3 services to continue to provide plurality beyond the BBC. It is essential that the needs of Scottish audiences are served in future models of PSB and we have exciting proposals to address this. Despite the challenges of the economic situation during 2009, we have continued t invest in the growth of our business, stv.tv is now established as our digital channel and we continue to launch further digital services to serve audiences across Scotland. sty group pie Pacific Quay Glasgow G51 1F~ t : 0141 300 3000 f ~ 0141 300 3030 w : WWW,SWplc,tv F~egi~t~’eU in S(x)tland No 2(TJ~73 Register~ office Pacific Q~ay Gla.qgow G51 1PQ MOD300014018
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Invitation to Breakfast Reception- Thursday 10th December 2009 at 0830hrsMembers’ Dining Room, HolyroodHosted by Pauline MeNeill MSPSTV - The Future of Scottish Broadcasting
I am writing to invite you to attend a breakfast reception being held in The Members’ DiningRoorn, Holyrood at 8.30am on Thursday 10th December 2009, being hosted by PaulineMcNeill MSP
I would welcome the opportunity to update you on our progress at STV during 2009. Thisyear has been a significant year for the media sector and for STV. In particular we haveimplemented our programming strategy recognising that as a devolved nation Scottishaudiences have particular requirements which we hare ensuring are addressed.
Following on from the Digital Britain report, published earlier this year, Ofcom and DCMSare now working on three pilot schemes, including one in Scotland, to test the application ofpublic funding of news on Channel 3 services to continue to provide plurality beyond theBBC.
It is essential that the needs of Scottish audiences are served in future models of PSB and wehave exciting proposals to address this.
Despite the challenges of the economic situation during 2009, we have continued t invest inthe growth of our business, stv.tv is now established as our digital channel and we continueto launch further digital services to serve audiences across Scotland.
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In addition, I will provide you with an update on our future programme schedule for 2010and our progress on securing independent production status for our content business.
I do hope you will be able to join me and members of our team.
I would be grateful if you could complete the attached RSVP form and return it to myAssistant, Angela Bumett.
Yours sincerely
Rob WoodwardCHIEF EXECUTIVE
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Invitation to Breakfast ReceptionSTV Group plc - The Future of Scottish Broadcasting
DATE: Thursday 10th December 2009VENUE: The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
Members’ Dining RoomTIME: 0830hrs - 0945hrs
HOST: Pauline McNeill MSP
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NAME: Rt Hon Alex Salmond, MSP
I will be able to attend DI have the following dietary requirements:
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It has been some time since we met and in the indevelopments at STV and within the wider bro=would be useful to catch up on.
Our programme strategy is evolving for 2010 wisuch as Football Years. In news, we await the o:delivery of STV news on a public funded basis, aSTV independent production status has just ended
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Thank you for your letter of 23 February 2010 providing an update of current STYoperations, I appreciate your taking the time to outline the progress of developments at STVin relation to programme strategies, news, online presence and social marketing.
Fiona Hyslop is leading on this and she is keeping me updated about her discussions withyou, including your most recent meeting on 20 January 2010, so that I am able to stay fullybriefed on developments at STV.
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I would be delighted if you could join us for a drinks reception.
The past year has seen continued significant changes at STV. The company is in a farhealthier financial position and has a renewed focus in the broadcasting and digital mediasector ha Scotland. Not only has our company gone through a transformation but this is also apivotal time for the broadcasting industry in Scotland and the rest of the UK. We’ve set inplace a new programming strategy which focuses on revitalising our Scottish basedbusinesses by using our brand and our geographical strength in broadcasting, content anddigital media, and we are making excellent progress with this.
Our Chairman, Richard Findlay, members of the Board and our management team will joinme and we would welcome the opportunity to update you on our progress and theopportunities we see for the future of STV.
Date:Time:Venue:
Thursday 20th May 20106pm - 8pmSTV StudiosThe Television CentreCraigshaw Business parkWest TullosAberdeenAB12 3QH
I would be gratcful if you could RSVP my assistant Aaagela Bumett, using the attached fonn.
I look forward to welcoming you on the 20~ May.
Yours sincerely
Rob WoodwardCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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Rt Hon AI~ Salmond, MSPOffice: of The First MinisterSt Andrews HouseRegent RoadEdinburghEH1 3DG
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In~tat~n to Breakfast ReceptiOn- "Wednesday 23rd June 2010 at 0800hrsMembers’ D~g Room, HolyroodHosted by Ted Br0c~ebank MSPSTV - The Fu~re of Scottish Broadcasting
I am writing to invite you to attend a bre~fast reception being held in The Members’ DiningRoom, Holyrood at 8am on W~esday 23r~ June 2010, being hosted by Ted Brockleb~MSP.
I would welcome the opportunity to update you on our progress at STV during 2010 and ourstrategy for the future. The past year has seen continued significant changes at STV. Not only hasour company gone through a transformation but this is also a pivotal time for the broadcastingindustry in Scotland and the rest of the UK. Our strategy, which focuses on revitalising our Scottishbased businesses by using our brand and our geographical streaagth in broadcasting, content and digitalmedia is delivering and we ~e making excellent progress, partkeularly in the growth of digital media.
I do hope you will be able to join me, our Chairman Richard Findlay and members of ourteam.
Please RSVP my Assistant, Angela Bumett using the form attached. Please ignore this letterif you have already responded via email.
Yours sincerely
Rob WoodwardCHIEF EXECUTIVE
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DATE: Wednesday 23~ June 2010VENUE: The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
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R:t Hon Alex Salmond MSPScottish ParliamentEdinburghEH99 1SP
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Dear Alex
I am writing to update you following STV’s briefing at the Scottish P~liament last week.
In the past three years we have established a regular presence at Holyrood and really value theopportunity for a direct dialogue with you around the changing !andseape of broadcasting ingeneral and STV’s progress in particular. I am grateful to Ted Brocklebank for hosting us atlast week’s brealffast meeting.
As I discussed at the presentation, there are a number of significant developments in andaround our business which I thought it would be useful to summarise:
From a TV business to ,a digital med~a companyFirstly, our continued progress on moving into a digital world. Digital Switchover has nowstarted in the north of S~otland and STV has launched its High Definition (I/D) service onFreeview and Virgin Cable. Our television output continues to reach over 90% of Scots everyweek and our online service has been growing steadily. Over 1 .Tin unique users now use ourwebsites every month serving news, information and video, with the vast majority inScotland. In fact we estimate that stv.tv now reaches over a quarter of the population eachmonth and the numbers are continuing to grow. We will shortly be announcing a pilot schemefor our new STV Local service, delivering rich and deep news, sport, information and othercontent for a trial area, with plans to replicate the model to super-serve eommtmities acrossScotland. Over 40,000 people so far have downloaded our STV News iPhone app, givingaccess to stories and video on the move and we will roll out access for other smartphones inthe near future.
Th,e S’I~,Z ScheduleA year.ago we took the bold decision to take greater control of our schedule, creating a morerelevant and affordable service and increasing the amount of home grown material. Followingsome initial pushback from viewers - some of wl~heh was dixeeted through MSPs - our newschedule has settled down, We are pleased with the current mix - approximately 90%network material with 10%. Scottish and acquired content. We have enjoyed great successwith programmes such as Football Years, Scotland Revealed~ The Hour~ Vet School andUnderbelly, a second series of which we will transmit later this summer. We will also pren-aersix new episodes of Taggart, ahead of a wider UK showing. We absolutely believe that STVhas to be more than simply a pass-through for ITV1, that with our production skills andbroadcast platform we continue ,to play a role as the voice of Scotland.
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The future of STV NewsAs you will be aware, UK Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced that theIndependently Funded News Conso~a (IFNCs) will not now proccmd. Scotland was to havebeen one of the three pilot areas, with STV news provided by Scottish News Consortium.
: ’ "eSTV s news costs around £10mper aunurn and although higldy valued by vl wers as a strongcounterpoint to BBC Scotland, is not sustainable on a eommemial basis. IFNCs weredesigned as a way of using limited public funds to maintain this plurality of editorial.Although the pilot scheme will not now go ahead, the corn issue mmaius- STV’s licences amin deficit with the cost of providing news greater than assodated benefits. We are workingwith Ofcom, DCMS and UK ministers to find a way in which STV’s news can cominue. Thesituation is stark: the status quo is not an option and whilst it is absolutely not our preferenceto do so, we may be forced to scale back our news operation in the near future. I know thisparticular subject is of great interest to MSPs and STV would appreciate any support thatHolyrood can give us in f’mding a solution.
Independent StatusOne other piece of UK legislation which did not complete prior to the Westminster electionwas granung STy" independent ~aros. This was proposed for Channei 3 iicences that are notpart of ITV and would recognise the fact that we have no influence in commissioning orscheduling decisions at a :network level. It would also make it easier for broadcastersincluding the BBC and Channel 4 to commission STV Productions. You way be aware thatwe recently won our first BBC commission, Antiques Road Trip, which was so successful onBBC2 that it was immediatdy re-commissioned. I know that some Scottish independentproducers have expressed concern about STV been granted "indie" status, however, webelieve there is a greater need for the creative industries in Scotland to work together toso~ure a larger sham of UK production than the 2% we currently achieve. We continue towork with DCMS to secure this change of status and are hope_£ul that it will be granted soon.Again your support in achieving this, thereby underpinning employment in the creativesector, is much appreciated.
As ever the broadcasting landscape continues to evolve at a fast pace. I trust this update isuseful and I will continue to kee@ you updated on our progress. I really value yourengagement and support as we build a strong STV to serve Scottish audiences on air andonline. In the meantime, if you have any questions about these or any other matters, please docome back to me.
Yours sincerely
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You w{tl be aware tha~: Ofcom has concluded its investigation into programm~ and othersho~ ~orrn ~ntent broadcast on STV and sponsored by the Scottish Government and ibsage:nc~e~, This investigation was und:edaken following alle~tlens made in the ScOffish presseadier ths year.
As we knew to be the case, Ofcom has found these ailegations of Government interference ~obe i:naccu~a:t:e and completely wffheut foundation and ~s refuted any suggestion of ~liticaiinvolvement STVs prog, i~ammi~ sohedu~e.
Ofcom has, however, found ~hat a number of our one minute prog~arnmes have breached thefast evolving code on programme s~nsorship, We wfft =d oeame ta~e this technical breachvery seriously but this is ~ea~y a very different ~evel of issue ~han the extremely serieu~atiega~ions d politi~l interference s~t out in t~a pres&
As we have discussed previously, we #ace the hig~st value our reiatioaship with theScottish Go~emment and, since Oevoiution. we have enjoyed a productive reiaiionship withsuccessive Scottish Govemmen~ and admin strations,
As ~he media owner with the Iargest commercial a~dienee in S~t~and, STV cab ~u~fif an~mportant public sewice remit in conveying public information in a manner which is impartial,educatio~ai and promotes pubtic good. We are keen to continue to undertake th~s rote andbuild on our relationship wit:h the Scottish Government m 1~he ~u;’u~e.
i trust thai the ¢e~ciu:sions reaoh~ by Ofcam through this thorough and cortclusive~nvest ga~on wil~ ena~e us to continue ~e ~rk together in fhe future,
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The ScottishGovernment
Thank you for your letter of 26 July 2010 r~garding the Ofcom investigation into ScottishGovernment sponsorship of programmes c~n STV.
I have noted the final report of the investigation and welcome Ofcom’s finding that there wasno breach of the Broadcasting Code in rel~tion to the Homecoming programmes. Thisconfirms that the sponsorship of those pro~lrammes was undertaken in a way which wasentirely appropriate. |
I have also been pleased to learn that with ’regard to any other STV programming, such asnews, current affairs and coverage of Scottish politics, Ofcom found there was no evidenceor implication that the Scottish Government had influenced s-rv content in such a way as toimpair s-rv’s responsibility and editorial independence.
OI did however note that breaches of sponsorship rules had been found in relation to otherprogrammes, most of which were one-minute public information-type broadcasts. I trust thatS-IV is able to pursue useful discussions with Ofcom to ensure that the breaches identified inthe investigation are not repeated.
These are dynamic times for broadcasting in Scotland and I look forward to continuing towork with the sector so that Scottish broadcasting meets the expectations of audiences inScotland.
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Growing Creative Industries: How to develop an industry for the future
I hope you had an enjoyable summer and that you are looking forward tothe forthcoming Conference in Perth,
I am sure you have a flail programme of activities planned, however, I wanted to alert youto an event being held at the Conference on 15th October 2010 which I will be Chairing in mycapacity as a NESTA Trustee. The debate takes place at 17.30hrs at the Ballroom, TheGeorge Hotel, Perth.
The arts and creative industries are facing a revolution. The drive to reduce public spendingand new disruptive digital technologies are reshaping the world in which they operate. Thisevent will explore the challenges faced by the sector and seek to identify opportunities toensure that the leading position held by the UK is maintained and in particular we willexplore future options for the creative sector in Scotland.
The event is being organised by NESTA, and is entitled "Growing Creative Industries: Howto develop an industry for the future. The Paneilists are:
¯ Jim Mather MSP - Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism¯ Andrew Dixon - Chief Executive, Creative Scotland¯ Jackie McKenzie - Head of Innovation Programmes Scotland, NESTA
Further details are available on the undernoted link and I do hope you will be available to jointhe discussion.
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I thought you would be keen to hear of our p!ans announced iotocay to deliwenhanced toeal news services to out" audiences across Scotland.
I have outlined to you previously our commitment to deliver local media se~wices 1our audiences across all platforms. Today we have announced plans to implementpilot m launch an extra news programme for our audiences in Edinburgh and Ea:Central Scothmd and more localised bulletins for audiences in Gh~gow and We:Central Scotland. This is in addition to our ongoing investment in the developmc~and growth of a network of hyperdocal websites delivering local news a~inibrmation services to audiences across Scotland,
The full press release outlining our proposals is attached ior your intbrmadon andlook ibrward to updating you on our progress.
In the meantime, should you have any questions or would like further details of o~plans please do not hesitate to comact me.
Yours sinceret y
Rob WoodwardCHIEF EXECU ! IVE
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I am delighted to send you a preview of an STV programme - Born Fighting - whichwill be broadcast next week. The programme is a great example of STV’scommitment to delivering public service content of the highest quality. Born Fightingis based on a book by US Senator Jim Webb and tells the story of significant role thatthe Ulster Scots played in building America.
We have exciting plans for STV in 2011 to continue to build STV as Scotland’sDigital Media Company. We are continuing to build our business across newplatforms and grow our digital audiences. During 2011 we will continue the roll-outof STY Local, our hyper-local network of community focused websites. To date wehave launched 16 sites in communities across Scotland a further extension of STV’scommitment to delivering a high quality, innovative public service.
We will continue to seek to identify a commercially sustainable model to deliverbroadcast news service. Last week we announced a pilot project which will result inan increased local focus in our broadcast news and will deliver an additional daily 30-minute news programme to viewers in Edinburgh and east central Scotland through aprogramme produced and presented from our Edinburgh news centre. We will alsocontinue to broadcast similar programmes for both Glasgow and west central Scotlandand the north of Scotland.
Finally, I hope you enjoy watching Born Fighting and I look forward to yourcontinued support and engagement in 201 I.
Yours sincerely
Rob WoodwardCHIEF EXECUTIVE
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Rt Hon Alex Salmond, MSPFirst Minister of ScotlandThe Scottish Government5th FloorSt Andrews HouseRegent RoadEdinburghEH1 3DG
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Dear First Minister
I am writing to congratulate you on your re-election as First MiniSter of Scotland.
We note with interest the Scottish Government’s aspiration to extend the powers ofthe Scottish Parliament in relation to digital broadcasting. As we have establishedSTV as Scotland’s digital media company and continued to deliver rich and enhancedpublic service content to Scottish audiences, we fully recognise the importance andsignificance of this matter.
As you are aware, we have supported your Government’s proposals to establish aScottish digital network and I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to re-engage in constructive discussions on the role STV can play in delivering thisambition.
Yours sincerely
Rob WoodwardCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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STV -¯Update on business progress and Scottish digital media
I am deIig~,xted m im;ite you to .ioin me and other membe:rs of STV’s executive teamfor a breakfast briefing at l{Myrood in The Members’ Restaurant at 8,30am -10am on "1 hur~!’=dav, 30th ,lune 2011, hosted by Linda Fabiani MSP,
I;’ollowh~a the S c~:ttlsh Election, the position of digital broadcastin~ in Scotland ihastaken o:n greater political "", ": ...... " islgm:hcance as the Scott sh Government has annou.nced ;itsaspiration to extend the powers ot’the Scottlst Parliament in relation to this area.
At STV we are continui:ng to make strong progress in delivering our strategy to builda digital media busi:ness to se~,e audiences across platforms throughout Scotlandthrough investing in the: development of new channets and platibrms and creatingemployment opportunities in the area of digital development and publishing.
i would welcome the opportunity to meet with you m~d share our plans and visions) °~and [ do h~ pc. you will be; able to join us on Thursday, 30th June 2011.
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Rt Hen Alex Sahnond, MSPFirst Minister of ScotlandThe Scottish Government5th FloorSt Andrews HouseRegent RoadEdinburghFH 1 "~.~DG
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On behalf of tile trustees of tile STV Appeal ~e are writing to express our gratitude for tilegenerosity and very tangible support received flora the Scottish Government to our inauguralSTV Appeal targeted at tackling child poverty in Scotland. We would also like to exiend ourthanks to Angela Constance MSP for her help in the progressing the funding.
The overwhehning success of the 201 I Appeal gives us great confidence and determination tocontinue to extend our impact in the future. The exceptional level of funds raised by theScottish public and match funded by the Scottish Government will make a real and significantdifference to the lives of children across Scotland immediately.
It is our intention to produce a ibllow-up prog:amme for broadcast in late 2011 on STV toshow the Scottish public how their financial contribution has been allocated and to showcasethe projects who will be recipients of this generous support.
As you and I discussed at the weckend, Sir T,3nl and I would welcome the opportunity tomeet with you in the near future to discuss how we can continue to build on the success andmomentum of this year’s Appeal campaign and continue to target issues that will make alasting and sustainable difference to the lives of Scotland’s most vulnerable in the long term.
Once again, thank you fi~r the support and commitment from the Scottish Government and wehope this will be the start of a long and productive association which wilt provide enduringbenefits across Scotland.
Rt Hon Alex Salmond MSPFirst Minister of ScotlandThe Scottish Government5th FloorSt Andrews HouseRegent RoadEdinburgh
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Dear First Minister
The STV Appeal
It was a pleasure to meet with you last week to discuss how we can continue to build on themomentum of the 2011 STV Appeal.
We believe the remarkable success of the 2011 STV Appeal was achieved through the effectivenessof the partnership established between the Scottish Government, STV and The Hunter Foundationand we are keen to secure the continuing support of the Scottish Govermnent as we establish ourfuture plans for the STV Appeal in 2012 and beyond.
Over the course of the campaign week, the appeal reached 1.7m adults in Scotland. Donationscame in from all over, with many of them confirming that the strength of the appeal was the factthat "every penny raised in Scotland will be spent in Scotland".
As a result of the significant funds raised, with no small thanks to you and the Scottish Government,- over £1.2m - we are delivering against our objectives and 48 local projects targeting areas ofpreviously unmet need across every Local Authority in Scotland are already receiving donations tosupport their activities. These projects will feature on our Hogmanay programme, to be broadcaston STV, which will create further profile to the projects that impact positively on child poverty inScotland. This programme will also serve as a platform to highlight the significant contributionmade by the Scottish Government to the 2011 Appeal and its commitment to address child povertyin Scotland. We also plan to use the programme to launch our 2012 Appeal and we would bedelighted if you were able to appear on the show and hopefully announce your Government’ssupport for the 2012 campaign.
With both STV and The Hunter Foundation making a long-term commitment to the Appeal we arekeen to secure a similar 4 year commitment from the Government, however, as discussed werecognise your need to measure the impact of such investment in order to do so.
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We therefore suggest that we agree a one year extension of your support to our 2012 Appeal andduring 2012 that we undertake an impact analysis to assess and evaluate the benefits delivered fromthe 2011 Appeal. This would then give you the empirical evidence on which to base any longerterm commitment from 2013 and beyond.
As you mentioned, we look forward to hearing from you within the next two weeks with regard toyour continuing commitment for 2012 in supporting us to shine a light on the issue of Child Povertyin Scotland. Your support will enable us to continue to fund projects that are proven to make adifference right across the country.
Yours sincerely
Rob WoodwardCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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Rt Hon Alex Salmond MSPFirst Minister of ScotlandThe S~ish Government5th Floor -St Andrews HouseRegent Road
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We were delighted to hear of the continued suppod of the ScoffishGovern~nt for our 2012 S’P,/Appeal as you confirmed to our viewem on ourHogmanay programme highligh~ng the sign~cant benefi~ arising from the2011 Appeal.
This substantial and continuing commitment of match ~nding from theScottish Govemment, in addition to the tong-term comm~ent to the Appealpledged by both S~ and The Hunter Foundation, will deliver real ~nefitsand make a positive d~rence to the lives ~ children across Scotland in 2012and beyond, in 2012 the Appeal will have a particular focus on working withcommunities across the country to address, some of the root causes of childpoverty in Scotland.
With this important commitment now ~nfirmed, we am now developing ourfundraising strategy for the 2012 STV Appeal. We are particularly keen togalvani~ support from the corporate sector in Scotland a~, to this end, weshould be e~remely ~eful ~ you would cons~er hosti~ an eveni~ drinksre~p~on at Holyrood. to highlight the pos t~t!~e~iltributT0nofthe~Sco-~is°t~ Govemment has made to the STV ~eal to date and to seek toencourage engagement from a wider network of corpora~ partnem for ourfuture ~ndmising endeavom for this most worthwhile of causes.
I would be grateful ~ you could advi~ how we should now pro~ tothe continuing commitment of the Scottish Government in
addressing child pove~ in S~tand through the ST’# Appeal in 2012.
We would both like to thank you enormously for your continued commitmentand support to the STV Appeal.
Yours sincerely
;Rob Wo~ward Sir Tom HunterCHIEF ~ECUTIVE OFFICER THE HUNTER FOUNDATION
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Dear Rob
It was great to see you at the opening of the newly refurbished Barclay Wealth offices inEdinburgh, last week.
I’m sure you’d agree that it is a fitting Edinburgh base for Barclays Wealth and a furtherexample that Scotland continues to be a major home for the financial services sector.
I look forward to seeing you during the year and wish you and all your colleagues throughoutSTV a successful yearahead. By the time you receive this letter we should also have
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I am-aware my office has already been in touch on this subject but wanted to re-emphasisemy support for the upcoming Robert Burns programme.
In particular, if it is possible for the programme to :be completed in time then the ScottishGovernment will support its release with a high-profile event during Scotland Week in NewYork which takes place this year from 31 March to 8 April. This would be an excellentplatform to launch the programme to a domestic and. international audience. Even if this isnot possible, ! am keen to discuss ways in which we can support this thoroughly deservingproject.
Please contact my: office to discuss as required.
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Dear First Minister
I enjoyed seeing you at the National meeting at Ayr on Saturday and look forward tomeeting as we discussed. In the meantime I am writing on behalf of the STV Appealtrustees to reiterate our thanks for your continued support of our work.
We have, since early in 2012 been assessing the early impacts that our investments havemade in respect of the National Performance Framework indicators. A number of earlysuccesses were discussed with our Board recently and I thought that you would like tohear about some of the projects where our work is making a difference:
our young runaways project working with London Road Police Station in Glasgow hasidentified a potential target group of over 500 young people who run away each year.Their work with the schools in the catchment area (and the 1500 or so pupils) aims tostem the flow of this tragic statistic;
the Bridges project in the Lochee and Charletson area of Dundee is working withvulnerable pre-primary one children whose family life is shaped by their parents’addiction issues. This work is showing very promising indicators of improvedpositive parenting and better engagement with statutory services;
the transitions project in Aberdeen ~s delivering some really groundbiZeakingtherapeutic interventions with children affected by domestic abuse. Working directlywith over 160 children across four local authorities, this intervention is addressinglonger term and often hidden impacts of DV on children, including - behaviouralissues, educational attainment and family breakdown;
Braes family centre is dealing with a number of vulnerable two year olds and theirfamilies using positive parenting strategies and providing a much needed bridgebetween the families and statutory service provision. This project speaks directly tothe work of Sir Harry Bums in supporting the physiological development of childrenwhose cerebral capacities would Otherwise be blighted.
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We recognise that for many statutory services providers there will be a leap of faithrequired to invest in new methodologies when budgets are tight and that investment is stillviewed as additional rather than replacement. We do believe, however, that our work canhelp to shape some of the models that might drive forward system change.
The focus of our grant making in 2012 has been very much informed by the work of SirHarry Burns and John Carnachan and we are delighted that they have both agreed to serveas Trustees of the STV Appeal. Their valuable insights as to the route causes of povertyand disadvantage have been instrumental in shaping our thinking going forward. For thisyear we will focus our investments at supporting pioneering interventions that make real
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We have been engaging with those for whom poverty is simply part of everyday life anddeveloping our thinking with them, not to them. This year, our endeavours are focused onidentifying a range of new and bold solutions, which will make a difference to the lives ofthose directly affected by poverty and others in their community.
I look forward to keeping you abreast of our work in this area and thank you again foryour support.
Yours sincerely
Rob WoodwardCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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Alex Salmond MSPFirst MinisterScottish ParliamentEdinburghEH99 1SP
May I offer my congratulations on your appointment as First Minister and wish youevery success over the next four years.
As you probably know, BBC Scotland is undergoing a process of change, with staffcurrently moving from our headquarters in Glasgow at Queen Margaret Drive to thenew facility at Pacific Quay on the banks of the Clyde.
The move, due to be completed by August, will mark a new era for the BBC and forbroadcasting in Scotland.
I would, of course, be delighted to welcome you to the building in the near future andto offer you the opportunity to meet with many of the people who will be instrumentalin ensuring that Scotland is best placed to play its part in the new digital broadcastingfuture.
