What
is the Risk Factory?
The Risk Factory is Scotland’s first purpose built interactive
safety centre.
Basically a mock village which has been built inside a warehouse
at Chesser, West Edinburgh.
The main purpose of The Risk Factory is to raise awareness of
safety issues to local communities, particularly at this time,
Primary 7 children from Edinburgh, Mid, East and West Lothian
Council.
For more information about The Risk Factory, please see About
the Risk Factory
Since the centre opened in January, over 3,300 pupils have crossed
our doors. The Risk Factory team of staff and volunteers have
been very busy ensuring that all the children who visit have
a fun learning experience. |
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The Official Opening
On Tuesday 5 June, Fergus Ewing, MSP, officially opened the
Risk Factory. The whole team, including our seconded officers,
partners, sponsors, associates and volunteers all attended
the big day and the event was a huge success.
We received excellent press coverage, across TV, radio and
the printed press and would like to thank all those who attended
for their support and encouragement.
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The Risk
Factory Volunteers
Our volunteers have been fantastic members of the team. After
completing all of their training, they have started taking
all of the children around the different scenarios, and seem
to be thoroughly enjoying it.
We are still always on the look out for
more volunteers, so please have a look at our Volunteer
section and get in
touch, if you would like to join The Risk Factory Team.
Future Plans
The Risk Factory team is currently working on new programmes
to enable groups other than Primary 7 children, to enjoy and
benefit from the centre.
We are hoping to pilot a scheme targeted at youth groups in
the autumn, so watch this space for more information. |
