GCVS News

GCVS is a busy organisation working within a dynamic sector. Here are some of the news stories that have caught our interest.

If you would like to contribute to or comment on our news stories, contact our Web Officer. Media information for journalists is also available from the External Relations team.

Fundraising news stories:

• BIG Announces New Funding Programme

  Published: 1 Nov 2011

  BIG has announced a new £10m UK-wide lottery fund for up to 5 projects that will deal with issues voted for by the public.

• GCPP Statement on Improving Futures Programme

  Published: 15 Apr 2011

  GCVS has been asked, on behalf of Glasgow Community Planning Partnership, to circulate the following information regarding the bidding process for Big Lottery Funds (Improving Futures Programme).

• Will Help for the Big Society be Big Enough?

  Published: 30 Mar 2011

  George Osborne’s budget proposal of “Big Help for the Big Society” has been welcomed by charities but there was still an air of scepticism over whether it would be enough to help charities who are facing serious financial difficulties.

• Update - Glasgow City Council Integrated Grants Fund

  Published: 21 Jan 2011

  GCVS can confirm that Glasgow City Council’s Executive Committee will meet on Thursday 3rd February to consider all funding recommendations.

• Free Training on Funding

  Published: 13 Jan 2011

  GCVS is offering free funding sessions for organisations who receive GCPP Funding.

• Glasgow Youth Groups to Get £260,000

  Published: 23 Jul 2010

  Funding available through the CashBack for Communities programme.