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
Funding available from Stornoway Tesco Stronger Starts Read More »
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
Funding Scotland only lists funders that support organisations or activities in Scotland. Find funding for your charity, community group or social enterprise using our free online search engine. From small grants to funding for big capital projects, we can help you track down the funding you need to make a difference in your community. Click
On Monday 30th Jan 0930-1200 we have our highly in demand mentor training for 1 session only. Mentoring is a key skill to grow, nurture and build relationships in the workplace. This in demand, practical, workshop comes with user manuals and a 5star rating. There are only 30 places on this training and over 100 on a
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
Caraidean Uibhist receives Volunteer Friendly Award Read More »
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
Book now to join our last Interactive Learning Bites of 2022 and continue your learning journey. These 2 hour online sessions, covering a range of topics, will refresh your volunteer practice knowledge, update you on best practice in volunteer engagement, give you the opportunity to learn and discuss with experienced trainers, as well as other volunteer
Our September 2022 Newsletter is now available to read. Click on the link below to see the newsletter in full as a PDF. We hope that you find this new, bright format informative and helpful. Please do let us know if there is anything you would like to see included.
