OSCR Briefing on Water Charges and Sewerage Exemption Scheme

Posted on August 18, 2016

The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) have produced a briefing document with regard to the Scottish Government’s Water Charges and Sewerage Exemption Scheme, which sets out the answers to some of the questions they frequently receive about the scheme.

In January 2015, Scottish Government introduced a new scheme to assist Charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) with the payment of water and sewerage charges.

Organisations that meet the eligibility criteria must apply each year for an exemption by contacting their Water Retailer (also known as Licensed Provider).

To find out if your organisation is eligible, or for further information, please visit the OSCR website.

FDAMH Training Academy Sessional Trainers Vacancies

The Falkirk and District Association for Mental Health (FDAMH) Training Academy are recruiting Sessional Trainers. The position is £15 per hour, plus expenses and travel payments; there are no set hours. Previous experience or knowledge of mental health training is essential. As this is an ongoing recruitment, there is no application deadline.

Dial-a-Journey Finance and Operations Manager Vacancy

Dial-a-Journey Trust is currently recruiting a Finance and Operations Manager. The position is for 35 hours per week (plus on-call rota working), with a wage of £26,000 – £28,000 per annum. Applicants must have a financial qualification, or experience of financial and staff management. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 5th November.

The Importance of Young Trusteeship in Scotland Event

The Association of Chief Officers of Scottish Voluntary Organisations (ACOSVO) and the International Voluntary Service (IVS) have organised a campaign asking at least 250 charities in Scotland to pledge to recruit a young person (26 years or under, as defined by Year of Young People 2018) to their board. They are also holding a free event on Thursday 15th November in Edinburgh.

Localgiving’s Magic Little Grants Fund

Localgiving’s Magic Little Grants Fund provides grants of £500 to local charities and community groups delivering physical activities in their communities, which help overcome barriers to participation. They are keen to receive applications from groups operating in the Falkirk district.

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