Access to Elected Office Fund Scotland

Posted on August 18, 2016

A fund aimed at encouraging more disabled people to participate in politics and stand as local Councillors in the 2017 local government elections has been launched, with applications open until May 2017.

The Access to Elected Office Fund Scotland will help to cover additional costs for accessible transport or communications support for disabled people who wish to stand for selection or election next year.

For further information on the fund and details on how to apply, please visit the Inclusion Scotland website.

Lead Scotland Free Zoom Training: Using the Internet Safely

Lead Scotland is hosting classes on Zoom over the next few weeks to help people to use the internet confidently and safely during COVID-19: Tuesday 2nd June at 3pm, Saturday 20th June at 11am, and Tuesday 30th June at 2pm. Everyone is welcome to attend, including volunteers. These webinars will cover ways you can help support others to be safe online during the COVID-19 pandemic, and answer any questions you might have. Participants only need to attend one webinar, as each one will give the same advice.

Teapot Trust Resources for Groups, Families and Volunteers

Teapot Trust is a charity providing art therapy to support the mental health of children and young people with long-term conditions. As part of their efforts to move their art therapy services online during COVID-19, they have developed a suite of original resources on their website to keep children creatively occupied and calm at home and support mental wellbeing. These resources aim to not only be helpful to organisations (including their volunteers), but also families at home during this challenging time.

CVS Falkirk Funding Hotlist: Support for Volunteering Programmes

Our funding hotlist for Volunteers’ Week 2020 is now live! The hotlist features a range of funding opportunities and sources that groups and organisations across Falkirk can apply for. As part of Volunteers’ Week, we have focused on funding available regarding volunteers, such as volunteer programmes, training, or volunteer expenses.

Preparing for New Opportunities: The Perfect Time

We at CVS Falkirk are looking forward when it is safe for all our local third sector groups and organisations to resume their valued services and activities. We know that volunteers will be needed more than ever, during recovery and reconnecting, and we would like you to tell us how this will look for your organisation.

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