Support and Training for Volunteer Involving organisations – a snapshot of current needs in the Western Isles The following survey will take you a maximum of 5minutes. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/958FRP3 Volunteer Centre Western Isles would like to find out what the main support and training needs are of volunteer involving organisations, such as charities, community groups and […]
Do you know of an organisation in your community which tackles issues like social isolation, mental health, loneliness or poverty? We want to support them in making a difference. The CalMac Community Fund helps those most in need across our west coast communities by making awards to help local organisations achieve their goals. Last year
SCVO have up to date information guides on Leaving Lockdown to help organisations put suitable procedure and practice in place for returning to work. Information covers: Supporting staff and volunteers Safe premises Governance Access this at the SCVO website: https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/leaving-lockdown
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Independent Age will be opening Round 3 of the IA Grants Fund on Monday 17th August, with the deadline for applications 9am on 11th September. The application guidance document has been updated to reflect learning from the previous rounds. The key criteria and focus for the Fund haven’t changed but some of our requirements have been
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As we begin to understand our new reality, we’re all facing similar questions – how can organisations change, how can we lead in a virtual world, and where will the money come from? Many are looking to start new social businesses. All of us need time and space to reflect, think and plan. Social Enterprise
Keeping Volunteers Safe: Restarting your Volunteer Programme This new course covers the key considerations to ensure a positive experience for those returning to volunteering (following COVID-19). The overall aim is to help you prepare your organisation to return; involve and support your volunteers safely. This course is via the Open University’s Open Learn platform. More available free online courses The Involving Volunteers course
Foundation Scotland have opened applications for two new funds, available across Scotland, for which details are given below. SRC will be offering funding under the same Response Recovery & Resilience Fund very soon, but that does not prevent communities from applying directly. Response, Recovery & Resilience Fund – The fund has already distributed £3.2m
Corra Foundation is delighted to be working in partnership with Comic Relief to deliver the #ShiftThePower Coronavirus Response Fund in Scotland. Communities and charities working in Scotland with an income of less than £250,000 can apply for grants up to £10,000 to support vulnerable families and communities, including coping with the impact of coronavirus. This
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Social distancing has made it difficult for practitioners to carry out their regular check-ins with children and families. How have they responded to these challenges to ensure needs are still met? Click on the link to check out information from the NSPCC website on various aspects of safeguarding during Covid 19. https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/news?type=6815&utm_source=Corona-newsletter&utm_medium=Podcasts-Ret&utm_campaign=202007_Corona
Managing risk As lockdown begins to ease in Scotland, managing risk is vital. Your organisation should already have a risk register and a proactive approach to risk management, but you will need to re-evaluate this given the scale of the coronavirus pandemic. With all risks the key is to identify, evaluate, manage, record and review.
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