SURF Awards 2019: Applications Open

Posted on June 14, 2019

Scotland’s Regeneration Forum (SURF) have announced that the 2019 SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration (delivered in partnership with Scottish Government), are now open for applications.

The awards aim to recognise and reward best practice and innovation in community regeneration, and highlight the role that regeneration projects have in improving the wellbeing of individuals and communities.

This year, there are 5 award categories:

Scotland’s Most Improved Place
Housing and Regeneration
Creative Regeneration
Supporting Youth Employability
Community Led Regeneration

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 2^nd September.

For further information, including how to apply, please visit the SURF website.

Alternatively, contact Emma Scott by phone: 0141 4406392, or email: emma@surf.scot

Volunteer Scotland Disclosure and PVG Online Training Sessions

In January, February and March, Volunteer Scotland is holding regular, short online training courses on all aspects of their Disclosure Services, aiming to provide information the various aspects of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme that attendees may need for their role in their voluntary organisation. These sessions are free for voluntary organisations; however there are charges for non-attendance of booked sessions.

Kingdom Support and Care Local Support Worker Vacancies

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Neighbourhood Networks Community Living Worker Vacancies

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Forth Valley COVID-19 Partnership: Funding Programme Open

The Forth Valley COVID-19 Partnership has launched a new grants programme, distributing funds to support communities and people affected by COVID-19 outside of hospital. The new Community Partnership Grants Programme will distribute £126,000 of local grants, and is open to any registered charity, community interest company (CIC), community or voluntary group with a bank account delivering services in the Forth Valley area. The closing date for Phase One is Monday 1st February.