From Glasgow City Council: For centuries, Glasgow has been known as the “Dear Green Place” and renowned for its rich heritage of parks and open spaces, many of which have been in existence for over 100 years. Glaswegians are, quite rightly, particularly proud of...Read more...
George Osborne delivered his Autumn Budget and Spending Review to the House of Commons today. The most surprising part of the statement was the decision to abolish planned cuts to Working Tax Credits. This is a welcome u-turn from the government and will safeguard...Read more...
GCVS is delighted to have been involved in developing new resources that will help voluntary groups deliver Scottish Government’s new universal approach to protecting the wellbeing of children in Scotland. The guides, Third Sector Touchpoints will help all voluntary...Read more...
GCVS members will be gathering on the morning of Thursday 10th December at the GCVS Annual General Meeting. We are delighted to welcome Jackie Killeen, CEO of Big Lottery Scotland as our keynote speaker. Jackie will be updating us on future plans for Big Lottery...Read more...
The University of Glasgow Settlement are inviting proposals for Find a Solution projects from local charities working with migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. The UofG Settlement will fund and support two students to find a solution to an identified issue or...Read more...
Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership have published their draft Strategic Plan for the integration of health and social care in the city, which is now open for consultation until December 31st. The plan, which will be implemented from April 2016, sets out...Read more...
As part of Challenge Poverty Week, on Monday 19th October GCVS hosted a packed event at the Albany Centre to launch a report on the impact of welfare reform on individuals, families and services in Glasgow. ‘No Light at the End of the Tunnel’ is the conclusion...Read more...
Child Poverty Action Group has launched a hard-hitting new report which will change the way schools in Glasgow plan activities which may involve a cost to parents, especially those in low income households. The Cost of the School Day project ran during session 2014-15...Read more...
GCVS is delighted to report that Glasgow City Council has formally approved a decision to reverse a previous measure to lower the distance threshold for free bus passes, which was due to affect 1500 pupils. The Council’s decision came following examination of...Read more...
There has been a huge positive response shown by Scotland’s communities to the Refugee Crisis and Westminster’s commitment to provide protection to 20,00 refugees over a 5 year period. The Scottish Government has agreed to welcome a minimum of 2,000 people and has...Read more...
GCVS is the main development agency and advocate for voluntary and community organisations in Glasgow and a key partner in Glasgow’s Third Sector Interface. We help voluntary organisations unite to make a strong collective voice in Glasgow.