Living Wage Scotland, part of the Poverty Alliance, is inviting social care employees across Scotland to take part in a new Fair Work in Social Care Survey. The survey is part of Pathways to Progress, a three-year project funded by the Robertson Trust, which aims to improve job quality in social care and strengthen understanding…
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Scottish Government Publishes First National Adult Support and Protection Learning Framework
The Scottish Government has published the first national multi‑agency Framework for Adult Support and Protection (ASP) Learning and Development – setting out clear expectations for workforce training and development across Scotland. The Framework aims to ensure that people working with adults at risk of harm have the right knowledge, skills and understanding to recognise, respond to…
“Impactful Parents” Creative Employability Sessions
Impact Arts’ “Impactful Parents” creative employability programme offers tailored support to unemployed and underemployed parents across the area. The programme is designed to help parents who are experiencing barriers to employment build confidence, develop new skills and move towards positive destinations such as further training, education or work. Participants will also receive one-to-one support tailored to…
Help Shape the Future of the Braes Villages and Hallglen
Do you want to help shape how £20m will be invested to improve the future of The Braes Villages and Hallglen? The new Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board is looking for a volunteer Chair to lead the project and play a part in setting long‑term priorities through the Pride in Place programme. The Pride in…
Under The Trees Nature Health Walks
Under The Trees (UTT) is a nature-based charity that connects people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to the natural world. Through inclusive outdoor learning, environmental education, wellbeing sessions, and community engagement, they aim to inspire a lifelong love for nature. The experienced UTT team delivers forest schools, volunteer opportunities, public events, and tailored programmes…
Refreshed Young Start Programme Opens To Applications
Following a two-year co-design project centring the voices of children and young people, the National Lottery Community Fund have recently relaunched their Young Start Programme, marking a new chapter for the programme. For those interested in the research carried out to refresh the programme, they welcome you to join their ‘lunch and learn’ webinar on Thursday…
Water Services: Investing In and Paying from 2027 Consultation
The Scottish Government has launched a public consultation on how water and wastewater services should be invested in and paid for from 2027 onwards: Water Services: Investing In and Paying from 2027 Consultation. This consultation is particularly relevant to charities, community organisations and community amateur sports clubs (CASCs), as it includes proposals that directly affect…
Survey: National Framework for Employer Supported Volunteering
Volunteer Scotland are leading work on Action 42 of the Volunteering Action Plan to develop a national approach to Employer Supported Volunteering (ESV) – an umbrella term for policies that employers use to support employees to participate in volunteering. There are many different types of ESV offers, including: paid or unpaid time off for volunteering, signposting…
People’s Postcode Trust
People’s Postcode Trust offers support to smaller charities, community organisations, and good causes across Scotland that are working to create positive change for people and the environment. The Trust focuses on enabling local impact — especially within communities facing disadvantage — and provides flexible, unrestricted grants that allow organisations to respond to local priorities. Funding…
Falkirk Funders Fayre 2026: Two Weeks to Go!
There is now just over TWO WEEKS until Falkirk Funders Fayre on Tuesday 17 March 2026 at Grangemouth Stadium, FK3 0EE.
