The Scottish Commission for Learning Disability (SCLD) is holding a free event, “Volunteering – An Opportunity for Everyone!”, which aims to recognise volunteering of people with learning disabilities, and discuss ways to make volunteering more inclusive for everyone. The event takes place on Thursday 19th March, 12pm – 3pm, at Project Ability, 103 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HD, and will also look at exploring further opportunities. Attendees will hear from volunteers with learning disabilities, who will talk about their experiences.
News & Events
CPG on Children and Families Affected by Imprisonment: Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Cross-Party Group (CPG) on Children and Families Affected by Imprisonment will take place on Wednesday 29th January, 1pm – 3pm, in the Adam Smith Room (CR5) at the Scottish Parliament, Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP. The Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Humza Yousef, will be attending, and will be speaking about Families Outside’s #NoAddressInThePress campaign.
Connecting Volunteering Forum: First Meeting of 2020
The first 2020 meeting of the Third Sector Connecting Volunteering Forum will be on Wednesday 29th January, 10am – 12pm at the CVS Falkirk office, Unit 6, Callendar Business Park, Callendar Road, Falkirk, FK1 1XR.
“Making Policy Care” Event
The University of the West of Scotland (UWS)-Oxfam Partnership is holding an event on Tuesday 21st January, 10:30am – 1pm at the UWS Paisley campus, High Street, Paisley, PA1 2BE. “Making Policy Care” aims to provide a space for participants to share their views on the relationship between care, work, and poverty. Organisers are particularly keen to have grassroots organisations, community groups, local care providers, and anti-poverty campaigners attend.
Falkirk Local Fire and Rescue Plan Review: Third Sector Feedback Wanted
The local Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) team will be reviewing and revising the Local Fire and Rescue Plan for the Falkirk area over the coming months. This review is to ensure SFRS’ local priorities align to their new strategic ambitions, as well as remaining relevant to local risk. As part of the review, SFRS has launched a short online survey, aimed at gathering views from the local third sector. The deadline for responses is Wednesday 18th March.
