Nominations – Celebrate the rich and unique diversity of public life in Scotland
Celebrate the rich and unique diversity of public life in Scotland The Scottish Public Service Awards celebrate the daily contribution made to Scotland’s civic society from within the civil service, Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament, local government, health and social care sector, broader public sector and their partners within the Third Sector. The awards are simple…
Read MoreRound Two of the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for the Scottish Borders will launch soon
Round Two of the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for the Scottish Borders will launch soon. If you would like support with an application please get in touch with your local office at The Bridge or BAVS. You can also book places at forthcoming online Webinars and Outcomes Sessions for the second round at…
Read MoreScotland’s Digital Planning Transformation -Access and Engagement
Let’s get togetherWe’re hosting a new event, and we’d love to see you there. Join us for Scotland’s Digital Planning Transformation – Access and Engagement, November 10, 2022 at 10:00 AM.Register soon because space is limited.We hope you’re able to join us! Let’s get together We’re hosting a new event, and we’d love to…
Read More8 Things from Ross McCulloch at Third Sector Lab
8 Things from Ross McCulloch at Third Sector Lab 1. 🧘🏽 ZenDesk Tech for Good Impact Awards…there’s upto £420k/$500k total funding available, product donations and pro-bono support. 2. 📅 A calendar tool that can do subscriptions, automated events and more…AddEvent is definitely my tool of the month. Oh and they have a non-profit programme. 3. ✨The principles, practices,…
Read More‘Lighting a Spark’ webinars
The Social Enterprise Academy has been awarded a grant to deliver a community engagement programme in three pilot Regional Land Use Partnership (RLUP) areas. This programme aims to raise awareness, and support and strengthen community inclusion in land use decision making. Visit ➡ https://your.socialenterprise.academy/course/view.php?id=1207 ‘Lighting a Spark’ webinars – sharing inspiring stories about land use across…
Read MoreLocal people at the heart of change
Local people at the heart of change A series of Recovery Conversation Cafés have given people their say on the new Mental Health and Learning Disability Strategy with NHS Highland. Find out more about this approach & get your free toolkit here https://bit.ly/3zDKwKh Other newsletter headlines that might be of interest to your networks:…
Read MoreNews- Generations Working Together
Recent News Summer Reading Challenge The Summer Reading Challenge has arrived in Scotland Support for Ukrainian Refugees Scottish Refugee Council are running FREE online information session for people who have recently arrived… Highlands Local Networks We will be hosting a series of intergenerational network meetings in the Highlands in October and November… Sharing food across…
Read MoreCost of Living Payments
Millions of people on means-tested benefits will receive the first of two Cost of Living Payments totalling £650 from 14 July 2022, as part of a £37billion government package to help families with cost of living pressures. The first £326 instalment for qualifying low-income households in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will be paid by their…
Read MoreCommunities Mental Health and Well-being Fund
Communities Mental Health and Well-being Fund The fund aims to support adult community-based initiatives to help address the impact of distress and mental ill health caused by social isolation and loneliness, as well as addressing the mental health inequalities exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Grass roots community groups and third sector organisations will be able…
Read MoreProposed Disability Commissioner Bill
A consultation has been launched by Jeremy Balfour MSP on a draft Bill…
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