Following the passing of legislation by the Scottish Parliament – ‘The Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023’ – the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) will be introducing changes to how Scottish charities will be regulated. This legislation aims to modify certain aspects of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and update them. Certain…
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William Syson Foundation Grants – Fund Open to Applications, 15th April 2024
The William Syson Foundation will be accepting applications for up to £4000 from constituted organisations from the 15 April to the 26 April. They welcome applications for activity in any art form or cross-art form including but not limited to visual arts, performing arts, poetry, literature, film-making, music, photography, and digital arts. The fund is…
Disability Rights UK Volunteer Information
Disability Rights UK has published extensive guidance on how to support disabled people and build an inclusive workforce and volunteer programme. Divided into two sections, the focus is on recruitment and retention in a meaningful way and a wealth of information is provided. These guidance notes are aimed at Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) and are…
Make Your Mark – Co-Design Training Opportunity
Are you looking to involve a more diverse range of people in your volunteer programme? With support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Make Your Mark can support 5 member organisations to co-design a volunteer taster session with a marginalised or underrepresented group in their area. The deadline for expressions of interest in Make Your…
Young Scot BIG Survey Results Event
This online event offers the chance to join the celebrations as we hear the results of the Young Scot BIG Survey – an annual survey of young people asking them about their lives, worries and the issues that mean the most to them. Taking place on Wednesday 17 April from 11:30 to 13:00, via Zoom.…
Forth Environment Link Climate Hub Launch Event
FEL Scotland are hosting their Climate Hub Events across the Forth Valley, and Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, to engage communities on actions they can take to address the climate emergency. These events offer the opportunity for people to gather in-person, as well as the vital chance to engage with climate issues within our…
Stage 1 Technical Assistance Funding from the Scottish Land Fund
The Scottish Land Fund supports rural and urban communities to become more resilient and sustainable through the ownership and management of land and land assets. Funded by the Scottish Government and delivered in partnership by The National Lottery Community Fund and Highlands and Islands Enterprise, it offers grants of up to £1 million to help…
Employee Upskilling Courses – University of Dundee
The University of Dundee will be holding a series of webinars discussing each of the fully funded employee upskilling courses they offer: Business Management, IT Management for Business, IT Software Development, Civil Engineering, and Engineering, Design and Manufacturing. These courses are available to current or new employees of all ages, with the webinars highlighting how…
New Hate Crime Laws Come Into Force: April 2024
New measures to tackle the harm caused by hatred and prejudice came into force on 1st April 2024. The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act aims to provide greater protection for victims and communities. It introduces new offences for threatening or abusive behaviour which is intended to stir up hatred based on prejudice towards…
Creative Breaks 2024-2025: NOW OPEN for applications
The Creative Breaks programme provides 12 month grants to third sector organisations to develop and deliver short breaks projects and services for carers of adults (aged 21 years and over), and young carers (caring for children or adults), and the people that they care for. Short breaks activities can take many different forms – including breaks away (i.e., overnight…
