Small grants for community organisations
A range of community groups have benefited from ASH Scotland’s small grants scheme, from Men’s Sheds to grassroots football to community radio. Apply now and help improve people’s health and wellbeing in your community by addressing smoking. Successful applicants receive: a small grant of ÂŁ500 a package of tailored support Free resources and training. For…
Read MoreNew Outdoor Play for Wellbeing Fund
The new Outdoor Play for Wellbeing Fund was announced by Children’s Minister, Clare Haughey on Tuesday 12th April 2022. This funding will support charities providing outdoor community play opportunities for children and families experiencing disadvantage, as defined by SIMD. Up to ÂŁ15,000 can be applied for by registered Scottish charities meeting the criteria. Funded by Scottish…
Read MoreLEARNING DISABILITY WEEK
 Scotland’s Learning Disability Week 2022 will take place from Monday 2nd – Sunday 8th May Scottish Learning Disability Week 2022 – SCLD SCLD is holding an event on 5th May as part of Learning Disability Week. Date and time Thu, 5 May 2022 13:30 – 15:00 BST Location Online event This event is…
Read MoreVolunteers’ Week
WHAT IS VOLUNTEERS’ WEEK? Volunteers Week takes place 1-7 June every year. It’s a chance to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our communities and say thank you. Volunteers’ Week is supported and celebrated by small grassroots organisations as well as larger, household-name charities, who together run hundreds of activities across the UK. These…
Read MoreNational Lottery Funding Update
National Lottery Funding update CLOSURE OF COMMUNITY LED AND IMPROVING LIVES 30 SEPTEMBER 2022 We have now started the process of reviewing our funding offer and developing new programmes which will ensure we make best use of National Lottery funding to support communities to thrive in future. As part of this work, we will close…
Read MoreVolunteer Co-ordinator Network
“Volunteer Centre Borders is going to set up a Volunteer Co-ordinator Network to support those who are responsible for recruiting, supporting and managing volunteers in the Borders. It is our belief that through working together we can improve the quality of volunteering opportunities for existing and new volunteers, get more people volunteering and more often…
Read MoreRegional Climate Actions Hubs – Regional sessions
The Scottish Government is supporting the development of a network of regional community climate action hubs, to provide a strategic regional approach to climate change action. This network of regional hubs will be spread across Scotland. The hubs could help groups develop local plans, take up community funding opportunities, facilitate networking and ensure a joined-up…
Read MoreScotland’s Census 2022 – vacancies for Field Enumerators
Scotland’s Census 2022 have a number of vacancies for Field Enumerators across Scotland. These posts (which are temporary and part time) are historically taken up by job seekers but also by those already in work who wish to make some extra money. Because of the nature of these posts, they are most effective when filled…
Read MoreBorders TSI Partner – The Bridge – is recruiting!
Vacancy:  Area Manager-Roxburgh    for The Bridge The Bridge is a community development charity and a partner in the Borders TSI. We have a vacancy for an Area Manager to lead the staff of the Area Office in Jedburgh, providing development support to voluntary and community organisations, mainly in Cheviot and Teviot & Liddesdale, as part…
Read MoreVHS News and Events
VHS News & Events National Planning Framework (NPF4) consultation with Scottish Parliament On Monday 7 February the Scottish Parliament is holding an engagement event on the draft National Planning Framework (NPF4) consultation. VHS are hosting a break-out session we’d like to invite members to take part in. Book here. NPF4 blog for the event: Kimberley, our policy engagement…
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