Froglife is hosting an online free course on native Scottish amphibians and reptiles, and different survey and monitoring techniques. The 2 day course begins on Tuesday 11th August at 10:30am; the second part of the course is a pre-recorded presentation for attendees to watch in their own time. Places are limited, and booking is essential.
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Home Energy Scotland: Crisis Funding Webinars
Home Energy Scotland (HES) is running a series of short webinars on new crisis funding for those on prepayment meters. They specifically want to share an update about crisis funding and other support available for those with prepayment meters, and how your clients can access this support. Upcoming webinars: “Introducing Home Energy Scotland”, Thursday 6th August, 2pm – 3pm; “Introducing Home Energy Scotland”, Friday 7th August, 12pm – 1pm. Alternative sessions can be arranged.
Zoom Meeting: DWP Barriers to Employment Initiative
Following on from our recent article highlighting the DWP Barriers to Employment Initiative and their invitation to receive partnership proposals, we have heard from some organisations who would be keen to meet and discuss further. We have arranged a Zoom meeting on Monday 10th August at 2pm – 4pm, with speakers from DWP and Partnership for Procurement (P4P), and time for you to discuss various aspects of the initiative with potential partnership organisations.
Video Story: “Westfield Park: Our COVID-19 Journey”
Westfield Park Community Centre here in Falkirk has created a short video about their activities to support local people during COVID-19, available to view here.
DWP Barriers to Employment Initiative: Partnership Proposals
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is looking for new, creative, unique and innovative proposals which will be delivered by organisations working together in partnership. Proposals should be aimed at improving the life and job prospects for people facing barriers to employment. The proposed programme should state how the partnership would address and overcome the specific needs, barriers and issues, include “soft skills” to employment, and focus on one of the claimant groups. The partnership must include at least 2 (preferably more) delivery partners. The deadline for applications to Round One is Friday 21st August.
