In line with Kindness Day 2023, which was held on the 13th November, Volunteer Centre Western Isles launched their annual Christmas campaign “Give the gift of time” Christmas is a time for giving but this doesn’t always have to be something that has a monetary value. We believe that giving your time means so much […]
The young people in our WI Next Generation Volunteering Panel got together and compiled a questionnaire for VCWI to gather opinions and information from young people on youth volunteering. We will use this information to try and ensure that young people get the best possible volunteering experiences.We are looking for opinions of all those aged
Here at VCWI we have formed a panel of fantastic young people, whose aim is to promote youth volunteering throughout the Western Isles. We recently had a development day where the group gave themselves a name, designed this amazing logo and produced a youth survey! The newly named WI Next Generation Volunteering Panel will be
The Tesco Stronger Starts funding programme awards 3 groups quarterly after each 3 month instore customer voting period. Applications are open to all local good causes, with the current priority helping projects that support children’s food security and health aswell as local store nominated good causes. Groups are awarded 1st – £1,500; 2nd – £1,000
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The Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry has launched its listening project, Let’s Be Heard. This will be the main way in which people in Scotland can take part in the Inquiry by sharing their experiences of the pandemic and telling us the lessons they believe should be learned so we are better prepared in future. The Scottish COVID-19
The Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry Let’s be Heard launched. Read More »
There are 30 grants available, covering all geographical regions across the UK. Amounts available are 5 x £10,000, 5 x £5,000, 5 x £2,000 and 15 x £1,000. Successful applicants will then be visited and awarded their grant from their local SPAR representative. Suzanne Dover, SPAR UK Brand and Marketing Director, said “Our £100k Community
Caraidean Uibhist SCIO has been recognised with an award to acknowledge their best practice in volunteer management and support given to volunteers. Caraidean have been awarded a national quality standard Volunteer Friendly Award, which has been designed by Volunteer Scotland to support, recognise and reward groups which are good at involving volunteers. Caraidean is the
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Agnes Hunter Trust SCIO was established to support registered charities delivering health and social welfare projects in Scotland. Applications must fit within one of the two policy areas: Priorities for the Trust include services or projects that focus on: self-management and awareness; advice, support and information; life-skills training; employability, particularly in relation to IT, literacy
The Funds purpose is to build & develop capacity within the community to support the mental health and wellbeing of individuals. It aims to help tackle the impact of social isolation & inequalities made worse by the pandemic & more recently by the cost-of-living crisis. The Third Sector Interface Western Isles are administrating this year’s
Invitation to a meeting with Members of the NZET Committee – Tuesday 29th November The Scottish Parliament’s ‘Net Zero, Energy and Transport’ Committee is currently undertaking an inquiry into ‘A Modern and Sustainable Ferry Service for Scotland’, having regard in particular to the long-term sustainability of island communities. As part of this ongoing inquiry work, the
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