The Braveheart Association is recruiting a Walking Development Officer. The position is 16 hours per week, with a salary of £25,545 per annum (pro rata), and a temporary contract until Wednesday 31 March 2027. Applicants should be passionate about health promotion and community engagement, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with local community health organisations networks and knowledge of the local area will be an advantage. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 15 May 2026.
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“The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Social Investment” Launched
“The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Social Investment” has been created as a clear, practical resource to bring everything needed to understand social investment together in one accessible place. Developed by Firstport, alongside partners Social Investment Scotland, Good Finance, and The Ventures Lab, the guide reflects multiple perspectives to support informed and confident decision-making.
CEMVO Scotland Ethnic Minority Development Fund
The Ethnic Minority Development Fund (EMDF) from CEMVO Scotland supports grassroots ethnic minority‑led organisations in Scotland to access funding, strengthen capacity and build long‑term sustainability. In the 2026 round, the EMDF offers grants of £500 – £15,000, with a total of £500,000 available. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Tuesday 26 May 2026.
Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust Funding for Pilot Projects
The Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust is inviting applications from non-profit organisations to test new ideas and pilot innovative solutions to persistent social and environmental challenges. Grants of £20,000 – £80,000 are available for revenue costs, for projects lasting up to 18 months. The deadline for applications is Thursday 7 May 2026.
Parks4Life Community Fund
The Parks4Life Community Fund (delivered by Greenspace Scotland in partnership with MyParkScotland) aims to help groups improve, promote and develop a park or greenspace, particularly in deprived areas. The closing date for applications is Friday 1 May 2026.
Adult K Learning Review Multi-Agency Learning Session
Falkirk Council’s Child and Adult Multi Agency Services team has arranged a Multi-Agency Learning Session, designed to inform services of the learning recommendations from the Adult K Learning Review, and for services to consider how this can influence their practice. Taking place in person, those interested in attending can choose from the following dates at Grangemouth Municipal Chambers (Room 10), Bo’ness Road, Grangemouth, FK3 8AY: Tuesday 28 April 2026, 9:30am – 1pm, and Thursday 18 June 2026, 1pm – 4:30pm
New Date: Families Outside CPD Accredited Training
Families Outside’s next CPD-accredited training for professionals takes place on Wednesday 27 May 2026, 9:30am – 1:30pm, via Microsoft Teams. “The Impact of Imprisonment on Children and Families” is aimed at professionals from any sector or local authority who want to feel more confident when supporting families affected by imprisonment in their own role.
Scottish Recovery Network New 10 Year Strategy
Scottish Recovery Network’s (SRN) new 10 year strategic plan, Catalysts for Change, sets out their vision, role, and ambitions for reshaping Scotland’s mental health system over the next decade.
“(IN)VISIBLE Gender and Health” Report Launch Event
Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) is holding an event to launch its latest research project report on gender and health, “(IN)VISIBLE Gender and Health”. Taking place on Tuesday 19 May 2026, 1pm – 2pm online, the event will be led by VHS’ Policy and Public Affairs Lead, Sarah Latto, who will give attendees an overview of the report. Attendees will then hear from VHS member organisations who contributed to the research.
Community Food Peer Session
Community Food and Health (Scotland) is hosting its next interactive Community Food Peer Session on Wednesday 13 May 2026, 1pm – 2pm, focusing on how community food work can support and contribute to healthier, stronger, more resilient communities.
