Networks and Events

One to One Online Surgery

Our one to one surgeries are a chance to meet with your local Community Development Lead to access support for your community group, charity, organisation or project.

We offer support to all community groups, whether you are just getting started, an informal group, registered charity or social enterprise, whether you are looking for funding, governance support, volunteers or just a listening ear to discuss the challenges you are facing in your group.

Let us know your preferred time slot when you book and we will get in touch to confirm and provide a link to join the meeting.

Berwickshire Community Network

Quarterly Berwickshire Network that will discuss employability, volunteering, community development and a family information day.

At the previous network those in attendance discussed there being a lack of services available to families.nIt was agreed to use this network to organise an event that would promote the services available across Berwickshire.

Teviot and Liddesdale Community Network

Quarterly T+L Network that will discuss employability, volunteering, community development, funding, training and more.

One to One Online Surgery

Our one to one surgeries are a chance to meet with your local Community Development Lead to access support for your community group, charity, organisation or project.

We offer support to all community groups, whether you are just getting started, an informal group, registered charity or social enterprise, whether you are looking for funding, governance support, volunteers or just a listening ear to discuss the challenges you are facing in your group.

Scottish Borders Community Network

Quarterly Borders Wide Network that will discuss employability, volunteering, community development, funding, training and more.

Tweeddale Community Network

Quarterly Borders Wide Network that will discuss employability, volunteering, community development, funding, training and more.

One to One Online Surgery

Our one to one surgeries are a chance to meet with your local Community Development Lead to access support for your community group, charity, organisation or project.

We offer support to all community groups, whether you are just getting started, an informal group, registered charity or social enterprise, whether you are looking for funding, governance support, volunteers or just a listening ear to discuss the challenges you are facing in your group.

One to One Online Surgery

Our one to one surgeries are a chance to meet with your local Community Development Lead to access support for your community group, charity, organisation or project.

We offer support to all community groups, whether you are just getting started, an informal group, registered charity or social enterprise, whether you are looking for funding, governance support, volunteers or just a listening ear to discuss the challenges you are facing in your group.

One to One Online Surgery

Our one to one surgeries are a chance to meet with your local Community Development Lead to access support for your community group, charity, organisation or project.

We offer support to all community groups, whether you are just getting started, an informal group, registered charity or social enterprise, whether you are looking for funding, governance support, volunteers or just a listening ear to discuss the challenges you are facing in your group.

Training

Our training programme aims to respond to the needs of third sector organisations, including social enterprises, community groups and volunteers. Our courses are delivered by trainers with in-depth knowledge of the third sector.

  • Free to BCA members with under £75K annual turnover
  • £25 Members
  • £40 Non-members

The National Lottery Community Fund in Scotland Online Session (SOLD OUT!)

On 27th November The National Lottery Community Fund in Scotland launched two new funding programmes for grants in the range £20,000 to £500,000 to be delivered over up to 5 years. The programmes; ‘Community Action’ and ‘Fairer Life Chances’, aim to connect communities, tackle health inequalities, help the environment, and support children, young people and families to thrive.

Funding Officer for The Scottish Borders; Neal Bennison, will explain more about the eligibility criteria and priorities for the programmes, and how to apply. In a session run exclusively for Borders groups he will also look ahead to two further funding programmes, currently in development, and will be available to answer any questions you might have.

To secure your place please use this link to the Eventbrite page below - we look forward to seeing you then!

Financial Management for Non-financial People

Financial Management can be tricky for non-financial people. This session is designed for those who are new to the wonderful world of finance and need support in learning the fundamentals.

Outcome: By the end of this session, you will have a better understanding of the key aspects of managing the finances of a charity.

Digital Presence

In a world where almost everything is online it is important not to just create but to sustain a digital presence. This session will help you discover the benefits of a digital presence.

Outcome: During this session you will learn about:

    • The plethora of platforms such as websites, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok
    • Getting a domain name
    • Understanding and resonating with your audience(s)
    • Content development
    • Building online relationships
    • Using AI
    • Possible problems

Running Meetings and AGMs

This session will cover the before during and after of running successful meetings. It will also provide a specific focus on the running and governance of an AGM.

Outcome: By the end of the session, you should be confident in preparing for, running and following up on trustee and board meetings for your charity or organisation.

Climate Resilience Training

Sniffer is offering a one-day Climate Resilience Training workshop for third sector organisations, hosted by Borders Community Action in partnership with SBCAN (Scottish Borders Climate Action Network) and SCVO's Growing Climate Confidence programme. This session is open to community groups, charities and social enterprises operating and based in the Scottish Borders. The session will run from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with lunch provided.

This training aims to boost climate resilience across Scotland’s voluntary organisations.

It's designed to provide the tools and knowledge needed to tackle both current and future impacts of climate change.

The day will include an introduction to climate resilience, hands-on exercises, and opportunities for participants to exchange knowledge and experiences.

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