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	SMN NEWS: Join our campaign SMN has launched its first campaign, #MentoringWorks.  29 January
	SMN Scottish Parliament Evening Reception On Tuesday 26th of February SMN will hold a Scottish Parliamentary Reception hosted by Sandra White MSP. The reception will celebrate the work of our member projects across Scotland and the success of our current ‘Mentoring Works’ campaign. 29 January
	MEMBER NEWS: Edinburgh Napier University, Let’s Build Links Edinburgh Napier University is looking for more organisations to partner with in delivering their successful Getting Inside programme. The programme offers Social Sciences, Sociology, Psychology and Criminology students the opportunity to spend 4 days with an organisation finding out about different aspects of the work of the organisation and about opportunities to volunteer and work within the organisation in the future.  29 January
	MEMBER NEWS: Join #TheRippleEffect transforming Scotland This year mentoring charity, MCR Pathways wants to share with you the incredible power in small actions. Every person can create a wave of change that resonates for a lifetime. 25 January
	MEMBER NEWS: Member Consultation on Scottish Charity Law The Scottish Government has launched a consultation seeking views on potential changes to Scottish Charity law. OSCR has proposed areas where the law could perhaps be improved to better serve the public and charities, with a focus on increasing transparency, accountability and trust. 22 January
	MEMBER NEWS: Law Society launches online version of mentoring scheme The Law Society of Scotland has launched an online version of its popular career mentoring scheme with the aim of supporting even more solicitors and students with career development. 21 January
	FUNDING: Dulverton Trust Charities can apply for up to £35,000. The Trust prefers to support medium sized charities (income £200,000 to £5 million) where their grant can make a difference. The trust supports activities in the following categories: Youth Opportunities, General Welfare, Conservation and Preservation. Priority will be given to projects which are open to all members of the community. The Trust also operates a minor grants programme, providing funding of up to £5,000 for local charities with an income below £200,000.  Applications can be submitted at any time. More info here: http://www.dulverton.org/   14 January
	FUNDING: The Robertson Trust - Open Grants The Trust provides funding to third sector organisations to deliver positive outcomes for the individuals and communities that they work with through three funding strands. Care and Wellbeing seeks to improve people's physical and mental health including: ensuring the best quality of life for Scotland’s vulnerable adults, including those directly or indirectly affected by dementia; improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people affected by mental and/or physical ill health; supporting adults with life limiting, long term health conditions or disability to overcome barriers and remain involved with their communities. Strengthening Communities looks for solutions which address local need including: reducing health and social inequalities in Scotland’s communities; supporting people and communities to find routes out of poverty; empowering communities. More info here: http://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/what-we-fund 14 January
	FUNDING: The Henry Smith Charity Re-launches Grants Programmes The Henry Smith Charity's Improving Lives programme is part of the Charity's Main Grants programme. It supports people for whom other sources of support are inappropriate or are simply not available. The Charity's three main priorities are; 14 January
	Scottish Mentoring Network welcomes Maureen Watson as new Chief Executive Ally Calder, Chair, said: “I am delighted, on behalf of the SMN team, to welcome Mo. She joins us at a critical time for the organisation and will continue to ensure that the organisation meets the needs of our membership, by focusing on critical areas such as raising awareness of the impact of mentoring and influencing local and national government. Mo brings a wealth of experience and a passion to overcome the challenges ahead. I am confident that SMN will continue to thrive under her leadership.”  Commenting on her appointment, Mo said: “I am really pleased to be joining SMN at such an exciting time in its history.  SMN is a vibrant organisation and I feel extremely privileged to be appointed as chief executive. I hope to meet with as many SMN members and stakeholders as I can in the coming weeks and months. I am looking forward to working with my fantastic staff team and Board to deliver and develop the services and support our members need to showcase the great outcomes that high quality mentoring delivers for people across Scotland.” 11 January
	MEMBER NEWS: The Law society of Scotland share their mentor's experience Charlotte Edgar, now a qualified Solicitor at Morisons LLP, shares her experience of being a mentor on the Law Society’s Student:Trainee Mentoring Scheme. 10 January
	NEWS: Michelle Mone unveils free mentoring app Scots entrepreneur Baroness Michelle Mone is pushing the button on an app providing free mentoring to help users achieve their professional and personal goals. 10 January

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