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.

• Government 'Doesn't Understand the Voluntary Sector'

  Published: 30 Mar 2011

  Roberta Blackman-Woods, the shadow civil society minister has said during a speech that there is a fundamental misunderstanding of the voluntary sector in Government.

• Housing Associations Undermined by Policy Change

  Published: 30 Mar 2011

  Jim Harvey, Director of the Glasgow and West of Scotland Forum of Housing Associations (GWSF) has criticised Government Housing policy describing it as short-term, unsustainable and a threat to the future of many housing associations.

• £2500 Drop in Housing Benefit for Unemployed

  Published: 30 Mar 2011

  New figures have revealed that unemployed young people in Scotland claiming housing benefit could lose an average of £2500 a year under coalition plans.

• Latest News: Glasgow's New Community Health Partnership Structures

  Published: 29 Mar 2011

  Information and links to Glasgow's New Community Health Partnership Structures

• 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.

• Case for Charities

  Published: 20 Jan 2011

  The Scottish Government have boosted voluntary care organisations in Scotland after they gave 1 million to assist with staff training and development.

• Public Sector Equality Duty Guidance

  Published: 18 Jan 2011

  The Equality and Human Rights Commission has published guidance that explains what public authorities in England and non-devolved bodies in Scotland and Wales have to do to comply with the public sector equality duty.

• PVG Scheme Commencement Date

  Published: 18 Jan 2011

  A date has been set for the commencement of The Protection of Vulnerable Groups scheme.

• Free Training on Funding

  Published: 13 Jan 2011

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