Improving the National Performance Framework
The Scottish Government’s current National Performance Framework (NPF), launched in 2018, was developed in collaboration with all parts of society: public and private sectors, local government, voluntary organisations, businesses and communities and had cross party support in the Scottish Parliament. At the time, the First Minister said “the new NPF belongs to all of Scotland…
Read MoreWATCH: Video highlights TSI impact during pandemic
This week marks the publication of Evaluation Support Scotland’s report into the roles played by Third Sector Interfaces across Scotland during the Covid-19 Pandemic. To accompany this report the TSI Scotland Network has produced a short video clip highlighting the key findings and recommendations made in the ‘TSI Covid-19 Learning Project: A focus on the…
Read MoreBavs announce Autumn programme of free training events
Berwickshire Association for Voluntary Service (Bavs) has successfully secured Scottish Government Supporting Communities Funding to support the third sector to adapt and recover from the effects of the Covid pandemic. Full information of the free training courses is detailed below. These courses are open to volunteers, staff members and trustees from community groups, charities and social…
Read MoreBOOK YOUR SPOT: Health and Social Care Third Sector Forum
Borders Third Sector Interface, in partnership with Borders Care Voice and Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland, would like to invite you to our forum on health and social care. This third sector conversation will look specifically at strategic commissioning and co-production. The forum is open to all individuals and organisations providing health and social…
Read MoreCheviot Community Fund opens to support local projects
The Cheviot Community Fund for 2021/2022, administered by Scottish Borders Council, is now open with £54,888.50 available for local community projects. The fund provides support and assistance with the development of community-based projects for voluntary and community groups that are active in their local area. Groups who wish to take forward projects that will be…
Read MoreNew partnership aims to transform autism services in Scottish Borders
A new partnership between the charity Scottish Autism and Borders ASN (Additional Support Needs) Parent Carer Forum has been announced which aims to raise understanding of autism in the Scottish Borders and improve the lives of local autistic people and their families. The project involving the two organisations has secured funding for one year from…
Read MoreFree training on mental health and suicide prevention
Two free training courses on the topic of mental health and suicide prevention will run next month. The two-session courses are available to all staff and volunteers involved in health and social care settings and all third sector staff across the Scottish Borders. Each course will be delivered over two 90-minute sessions on Microsoft Teams…
Read MoreJune newsletter out now
The Borders Third Sector Interface’s June newsletter is out now. Follow the link here to read this month’s round-up of news, funding and volunteering opportunities. Sign-up here to have next month’s newsletter delivered straight to your inbox.
Read More‘About Berwickshire’ project takes to the road
An initiative to connect more communities in Berwickshire with services and support has just been launched. At the heart of the “About Berwickshire” project is a minibus that will visit every town and village in the region over the next two years. The project was developed by Berwickshire Association for Voluntary Service (Bavs) and has…
Read MoreYouth Borders launches grants scheme
YouthBorders are administering a micro and small grants scheme, in partnership with Scottish Borders Council, as part of the national ‘Get Into Summer’ initiative. These two funds will provide funding for play equipment and summer experiences and activities which will benefit children and young people of all ages across the Scottish Borders. Grants of between…
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