Social Investment Scotland (SIS) and Social Enterprise Scotland have launched their joint business support programme, Purchase Power. The programme is designed as an opportunity for socially motivated enterprises with products, services and experiences to connect with corporates seeking to develop their social and environmental impact. Purchase Power aims to support social enterprises in becoming “purchase…
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360Giving Workshop – Introduction to GrantNav
On Wednesday 5 March, 360Giving are hosting a free online workshop for users to learn how to use GrantNav, their flagship online tool to explore, download and analyse UK grants data. Lasting from 10.30am–12pm, the session will also feature a live demonstration using GrantNav to answer all your grantmaking related questions. There will also be…
Specialist Volunteer Network Brand Strategy Workshop
“As someone who has never considered ‘branding’ before, I found the session to be clear, accessible, informative, engaging, and thought provoking.” “This will help me to consolidate a strong foundation for the project I am working on.” “Thanks for the workshop – I thought it was very interesting – in particular I thought it was…
Leathersellers’ Grants Supporting Vulnerable & Disadvantaged People
The Leathersellers’ Company has announced that its next application round for the Small Grants Programme will reopen for applications on Monday 3 February 2025. The Small Grants Programme is a rolling funding programme for one-off grants of up to £5000 for small charities and Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) that provide essential services for vulnerable people in…
Cash For Kids Holiday Hunger Grants
Cash for Kids, a grant-giving charity supporting disadvantaged children, is offering the Holiday Hunger Grant Fund to help address child poverty through funding nutritious meals, activities, staffing costs, and equipment. Holiday Hunger Grants offers grants of up to £3000 to groups, organisations and service providers who support children and young people (up to and including…
Youth Award: Participative Democracy Certificate
Does your organisation have CLD or youthwork trained staff supporting young people involved in group decision-making? The Participative Democracy Certificate (PDC) is a youth award that provides accreditation to young people actively involved in decision-making in groups. It allows participants the opportunity to acknowledge and develop communication, decision-making and participation in the context of democratic…
Introduction to UnLtd and Social Enterprise Pre-Application Workshop
UnLtd support social entrepreneurs develop their social enterprise, whether they currently only have an idea or are already making a difference. Through funding and support, UnLtd help them to realise their potential and create lasting change. On Wednesday 12 February, they are hosting a pre-application workshop from 10.30am-12noon, open to anyone who is considering Social…
Bank of Scotland Foundation’s ‘Empower’ Grants 2025
Recognising the impact of the cost-of-living crisis across Scotland, the Bank of Scotland Foundation’s ‘Empower’ grants programme for 2025 will focus on helping charities who support vulnerable groups/people. Opening at 12noon on Monday 3 February, this programme offers a three-year unrestricted grant of £150,000 (£50,000 per year), providing charities with more stability and flexibility to…
Scottish Government to Continue PVG Fee Waiver for Volunteers
Following public consultation on fee waivers and discounts, Scottish Government and Volunteer Scotland have announced they will continue to provide free Protecting Vulnerable Group (PVG) scheme membership for volunteers from Qualifying Voluntary Organisations (QVO). This decision by Scottish Ministers aims to recognise the vital importance of volunteers within Scotland’s communities. Membership of the PVG scheme provides…
Dear Education – A film made by the Falkirk Champs
Falkirk Champs is a group for Falkirk young people with experience of living in care. This could be: Residential or secure care Foster care Kinship care Looked-after at home with a supervision requirement Any kind of care pre or after adoption The Champions Board is a way for Falkirk’s looked after children and young people…
