Through Self Management for Life Round 2, the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) is making Scottish Government grants available to third sector and community organisations working in Scotland, to support new activities that will encourage new approaches or add to learning around self management. Two levels of grant will be available: Small…
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Money Advice Scotland Train the Trainer Sessions Relaunch
Money Advice Scotland are excited to announce they are re-launching the newly expanded Train the Trainer sessions. These have been redesigned to examine and understand the essential elements of financial wellbeing, exploring the challenges and barriers that prevent many individuals from achieving it. Discussion topics include the lasting impact of the cost-of-living crisis, digital exclusion,…
Changes to Scottish Charity Law: 2025 Implementation
As a reminder, implementation of the Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023 is continuing. These changes mean that from summer 2025, the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) will be displaying the accounts for ALL Scottish charities on the Scottish Charity Register. CVS Falkirk & District urges all our local charities to spend this…
SAVE THE DATE: Financial Harm Affecting Older Adults Conference
In partnership with Falkirk Adult Support and Protection, CVS Falkirk & District are organising a conference for our Safer and Empowered Communities Forum members and other multi-agency staff (including third sector staff and volunteers), focusing on Financial Harm Affecting Older Adults, taking place 10am – 4pm on Wednesday 19 February 2025.
Tips for Giving to Scottish Charities with Confidence
For the 2024 festive period, the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) has produced some quick tips for both charities and donors to help everyone donate and contribute to Scottish charities and the excellent work they do with confidence. This work was prompted by recent media reports which highlighted a small number of incidents…
New Year, New You: Stall Bookings Open
There’s still time to book your stall at our New Year, New You recruitment fayres in January! We know that volunteer numbers are down – both through research from bodies like Volunteer Scotland, and because you, our local community groups and charities, have told us so. New Year, New You is our response.
Citizens Rights Project Free Training Webinar: Digital Only E-Visas
The Citizens Rights Project are excited to invite you to a free training session on the UK Home Office’s transition to digital-only eVisas. This informative session will help you and your organisation better understand the changes, ensure you’re prepared, and explore ways we can collaborate to support migrants in Scotland. Taking place online via Zoom…
Forth Climate Forest and Woodland Trust: Free Community Tree Packs
Are you a community group that is interested in planting more trees in your local area? The Forth Climate Forest (FCF) and Woodland Trust would love to help you. Woodland Trust are keen to support community groups by providing free tree packs and they have agreed to streamline the application process within the FCF local…
Building Stronger Community Organisations Toolkit Launch
A new toolkit for refugee communities, refugee supporting groups, and community groups has been launched to help build stronger, more influential and effective community organisations. Developed by Scottish Refugee Council and Scottish Community Development Centre (SCDC), the Building Stronger Community Organisations (BSCO) toolkit features in-depth guidance and advice around key issues for community organisations: Starting…
Winter Warmers 2024/5: Finding The Right Support This Winter
Our team are keen to share resources and support to keep yourself and your family warm and well this winter.
