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The £2 million Children, Young People and Families and Adult Learning and Empowering Communities Project Fund (CYFEIF and ALEC Fund) are now open to applications.
The Scottish Government has made project funding available to the third sector to support preventative work with children, young people and families.
The project fund covers two years from April 2017 to March 2019 and will focus on projects that:
- Promote parenting and family skills
- Contribute to reducing the educational attainment gap
- Improve life chances for looked after children
- Improve the safety of children and young people
Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland is working in partnership with the Scottish Government to administer and manage the Scottish Government’s CYPFEI and ALEC Funds. 21 July
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SCVO is looking for evidence from charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises about how they benefit from local funding (from authorities or public bodies). This will help SCVO to ensure that funding practices are improved across Scotland.
More information on the survey is available here and the link to complete the survey is here. The survey will be open until 26th August 2016. 21 July
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WEvolution is recruiting two new Self-Reliant Group Coordinators, one based in Glasgow and one covering Dundee.
Applicants should have a vivacious personality with both the gift and experience of drawing people to a cause.
The role will involve taking charge in the target area (Glasgow & surrounding area / Dundee & surrounding area) working full-time (35 hours a week) to inspire people to come together in self-reliant groups (SRGs).
Candidates should care deeply about people, especially women, and trust their resourcefulness and ability to help themselves and each other. A valid driving license is required.
What WEvolution will offer in return?
- A fun and innovative work environment with colleagues that are constantly pushing boundaries in the community development sector.
- The company of SRGs and their endless determination to take control of their lives (and their chatter!).
- A salary of £26,039 on a one year contract till 31st March 2017
20 July
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YMCA Edinburgh is currently recruiting volunteer mentors for its Plusone Mentoring Programme. Plusone engages with young people at a critical time in their life so if you are passionate about seeing people achieve, Plusone would love to hear from you.
Plusone is looking for individuals with a passion to see young people succeed in life who can give two to three hours of their time each week as a volunteer mentor.
Plusone mentors will be trained and supported to mentor a vulnerable young person aged 8-14 at risk of entering the criminal justice system. Mentors regularly meet with a young person to take part in activities, offer a friendly ear and give support on making positive life choices. Volunteers receive full training, support and expenses.
Anyone interested in becoming a Plusone mentor should contact the Plusone mentoring programme on 0131 553 7877 or email plusone@ymcaedinburgh.com 20 July
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The British Red Cross is inviting nominations for its 12th annual Humanitarian Awards to celebrate extraordinary young people.
There are four different categories:
- Fundraising: know someone who has shaved their head or run a marathon for charity?
- First aid: know a young person who has put someone in the recovery position or helped treat a broken bone?
- Community action: has anyone gone out of their way to help your local community?
- Volunteering: do you know anyone who helps the homeless or who cares for older or vulnerable people?
There are awards for each individual category plus an overall award.
Nominations are open to both individuals and groups of young people who can be seen to be making a difference.
Short-listed nominees will be invited to the awards ceremony which takes place in the House of Commons in the Palace of Westminster. Winners will receive a fantastic prize kindly offered from the event sponsors Canon. 19 July
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Join the Scottish Government and Inspiring Scotland on Thursday the 28th of July for the launch of intandem, the national mentoring programme for children and young people aged between 8 and 14 years funded by the Scottish Government.
Speakers:-
- John Swinney, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills
- Dr Susan Elsley, Independent writer and researcher
- A mentor and mentee
- Celia Tennant, CEO of Inspiring Scotland
If you are interested in hearing about intandem, you are invited to book a place at the launch event; a maximum of 2 places is available for each organisation.
Book your place here 11 July
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Events28 September 2016, Out of the Blue, 36 Dalmeny Street, Edinburgh, EH6 8RG | 27-28 October 2016, Brunswick House, 51 Wilson Street, Glasgow, G1 1UZ | 17 November 2016, The Trade's Hall, Glasgow | 08-09 February 2017, SCVO Training Room, Hayweight House, Edinburgh | 23 March 2017, Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue, 16 St Marys Street, EH1 1SU | 03-04 April 2017, Brunswick House, 51 Wilson Street, Glasgow, G1 1UZ | 22 June 2017, The Salutation Hotel, 34 South Street, Perth, PH2 8P | 9 August 2017, Edinburgh Napier (Sighthill Campus) | 13 September 2017, Ayrshire College, Kilmarnock Campus, Hill Street, Kilmarnock, KA1 3HY | 10 October 2017, ACOSVO, Thorn House, 5 Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PR | 11-12 December 2017, Brunswick House, 51 Wilson Street, Glasgow, G1 1UZ | 31 January 2018, Dundee University, Dalhousie Building Block 1, ground floor room 6 (1G06) , 75 Old Hawkhill, Dundee DD1 5EN | 22 March 2018, AK Bell Library, Sandeman Room, 2-8 York Place, Perth. PH2 8EP | 27 March 2018, University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness College, 1 Inverness Campus, IV2 5NA | 9 May 2018, Ayrshire College, Kilmarnock Campus, Hill Street, Kilmarnock, KA1 3HY | 23 May 2018, YMCA Edinburgh, The Acorn Centre, 1 Junction Place, EH6 5JA | 25 September 2018, DYW Perth & Kinross, Saltire House 3 Whitefriars Crescent, Perth PH2 0PA | 6 November 2018, St Paul's and St George's Church, Edinburgh | 28 January 2019, 10am - 1pm, 51 Wilson Street, Brunswick House, Glasgow, G1 1UZ | 05-06 February 2019, Brunswick House, 51 Wilson Street, Glasgow, G1 1UZ | 28 February 2019, 11am -1pm , Centre Stage, Kilmarnock Academy, 15 Elmbank Drive, Kilmarnock, KA1 3BS. | 19 March 2019, 11am - 2pm, Financial Conduct Authority, Quayside House, 127 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9QG | 22 May 2019, Link Academy, McKinven House, George Street, Falkirk, FK2 7EY | 28 May 2019, 10:30am -2:30pm Motherwell Concert Hall, Windmillhill St, Motherwell ML1 1AB | 12 June 2019, DC Thomson, 2 Albert Square, Dundee, DD1 1DD | 7 August 2019 | 27 August 2019, 10:30am - 1:30pm Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice, 20 Dumbreck Rd, Glasgow, G41 5BW | 2 September 2019, 11am-2pm, Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue, 16 St Mary's St, Edinburgh EH1 1SU | 13 November 2019, St Paul's & St George's Church, 46 York Place, Edinburgh | 28 November 2019, 4th Floor, Hayweight House, 23 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DQ | 4 December 2019, 11am-1:30pm YMCA Edinburgh, The Acorn Centre, 1 Junction Place, EH6 5JA | 24 January 2020, 10:30am- 2pm Brunswick House, 51 Wilson Street, Glasgow,G11UZ | 29 January 2020, Old College Building, Abertay University, Dundee, DD1 HG | 5 March 2020, The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew St, Glasgow G2 3DB, 10:30am -2:pm | 19-20 March 2020, Brunswick House, 51 Wilson Street, Glasgow, G1 1UZ | 23 March 2020, The Barracks, Stirling | 27 March 2020, Brunswick House, 51 Wilson Street, Glasgow G1 1UZ | 20 May 2020, Online Zoom (11am-1pm) | 2 July 2020, Zoom | 12 August 2020, Zoom | 9 September 2020, Zoom | 30 September 2020, Zoom | 14 October 2020, Zoom | 11 November 2020, Zoom | 3 December 2020 | 8 December 2020, Zoom | 20 January 2021, Zoom | 3 February 2021, Zoom | 19 February 2021, Zoom | 18 March 2021, Zoom | 21 April 2021, Zoom | 20 May 2021, Zoom | 22 June 2021, Zoom | 25 August 2021, Zoom | 21 September 2021, Zoom | 27 October 2021, Zoom | 8 December 2021, Zoom | 26 January 2022, Zoom | 22 March 2022, Zoom | 19 May 2022, Zoom | 22 September 2022, Zoom | 27 October 2022, The Studio, 67 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6AE | 14 December 2022, Zoom | 19 January 2023, Zoom | 28 April 2023, Zoom | 30 June 2023, Zoom | 7 September 2023, Zoom | 25 October 2023, The Studio, Glasgow | 19 January 2024, Zoom | 26 March 2024, Zoom |
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