Voices Less Heard, a new initiative led by Generations Working Together, has received generous support from National Lottery Awards for All Scotland to provide 40 fully funded delegate places for community practitioners and volunteers from across Scotland to attend the Global Intergenerational Congress 2026, taking place in Glasgow from 29 September – 1 October 2026.…
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National Youth Work Conference 2026: Supporting Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing
Across Scotland, young people are facing increasing pressures affecting their mental health and wellbeing. Poverty, inequality, loneliness, trauma, digital pressures, family stress and uncertainty continue to shape young people’s lives and communities. Youth work plays a vital role in responding early – building trusted relationships, creating safe spaces, strengthening resilience and supporting young people before challenges escalate. Through…
Registrations Open for Impact Arts’ Make It Your Own Programme
Adults moving into a new tenancy in Falkirk are being encouraged to sign up for the next Make It Your Own programme from Impact Arts. The free project supports people to make their new house feel like home through creative workshops and practical one-to-one support. Running every Tuesday from 4 August – 6 October 2026…
Anti-Racism and Mental Health Training
Learn how embedding anti-racism in mental health care can reduce racialised health inequalities and lead to better outcomes for all. THRE (Third Sector Human Rights & Equalities) and CEMVO Scotland are delivering a free two-part online training programme exploring the relationship between racism and mental health. Taking place on Wednesday 9 and Wednesday 16 September,…
The Bairdwatson Charitable Trust
The Bairdwatson Charitable Trust provides grants of up to £20,000 to support work relating to training for employment, employment support and vocational skills. The Trust is managed by Foundation Scotland, and all applicants must meet Foundation Scotland’s Funding Criteria. The programme will consider applications from organisations providing employability support for disadvantaged young people who are…
Youth Scotland Rural Activate Fund
The Youth Scotland Rural Activate Fund offers grants of up to £2000 to support rural groups to offer sport and physical activities for young people (aged 5 – 25 years old). Supported by sportscotland’s 2026 Summer of Sport, activities can start in late Summer 2026 and continue through to end March 2027. Funds can be used for activities which create safe,…
Subsidy Control Explained: A Practical Guide for Voluntary Organisations
SCVO is hosting a free online webinar exploring what subsidy control means for voluntary organisations and public bodies. Taking place on Wednesday 15 July 2026, 12pm-1pm, the session will coincide with the publication of new guidance developed by SCVO and UK Law Firm Brodies to help organisations better understand subsidy control and its implications for…
Canine Partners 2026 Virtual Open Day
Canine Partners is holding a number of virtual Open Days in 2026 for people in Scotland, taking place on: Monday 23 February 2026, 12:30pm – 2pm: BOOKING LINK Saturday 27 June 2026, 10am – 11:30am: BOOKING LINK Thursday 19 November 2026, 6:30pm – 8pm: BOOKING LINK Canine Partners is a registered charity working to transform…
Fair Trade and Social Enterprise
Social enterprise is often associated with local impact – but what about global impact? Join Social Enterprise Scotland on Tuesday 4 August 2026 to explore how Fair Trade principles can help social enterprises build supply chains that are ethical, transparent and rooted in partnership. Taking place online from 11am – 12pm, this free event will…
Just Enterprise E-Learning Opportunities
Just Enterprise are delighted to offer a range of fully funded E-Learning programmes, designed specifically for social enterprises. The courses comprise short, focused modules so you can choose the ones that are most relevant to you and your organisation. Steps to Start Up Turning your idea into a viable business isn’t easy, but this course…
