Newsletter for the last quarter of 2024
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Complaints Policy
The Volunteer Centre Western Isles is committed to delivering a high quality, accessible service to our members and others who seek our support. As part of this commitment, we have a complaints procedure to allow those using our services to make suggestions for improvement. We are keen to hear from anyone who believes we have
Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund – 3 weeks to go!
The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults Year 4 Fund closes on Friday 6th December. The overarching aim of the Fund is to promote and develop good mental health and wellbeing while mitigating the impact of distress and mental ill health within the adult population (aged 16 or over) with a particular focus
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The Scottish Women’s Budget Group
The Scottish Women’s Budget Group are currently running a survey to understand the views of those working in Adult Social Care in Scotland on the sector’s pay and conditions. We are particularly interested to hear from those who work directly with users of adult social care. We will use the results to advocate for change
Co-op Local Community Fund
You choose how the Co-op spend their money in our community Every time members choose to shop at the Co-op they support local communities. The Co-op share chunks of their profits with local communities through community partnerships and the Local Community Fund, a fund which has donated over £108m to 40,000 causes since it began
Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults 24/25
The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund is now open for applications. All applications should be made to the Third Sector Western Isles. The fund is open to grassroots community organisations and charities. Please read the guidance below before filling out the application form. If you need support to apply, please contact your local TSI partner
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King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2025
King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2025 – Would you consider nominating a local Group or Organisation? The 2025 timeline launched on the 1st September 2024, with nominations closing on the 1st December 2024. The King’s Award for Voluntary Service celebrates the outstanding work of local volunteer groups across the UK. Every day, people throughout the
Communication for Community Groups
The purpose of this update is to draw your attention to a survey we have recently launched. The Press Release can be viewed at: Community organisations asked to take part in wealth study | HIE We are very conscious the landscape is changing for the communities of the region and are working to achieve as
Intergenerational Workshop in Uist
We are eager to make new connections, and old and talk about how we can connect our communities whether that is sharing skills, talking about loneliness and isolation or looking at what we can do together for the environment or anything else that the community is interested in. Book a Space by calling Bella 07927550730