On 10 May, GCVS hosted the Scottish Women’s Budget Group and Carers Scotland to explore recent research on the benefits of investment in social care in Scotland, and why we need to transform the current, creaking system. “Towards a Transformative Social...Read more...
Our Health and Social Care team want to hear from you Across many of our health and care events over the last few years, our sector has shared its experiences and challenges in the current social care system. We’ve identified the consistent issues that emerge –...Read more...
GCVS ‘Valuing Social Care Series’ welcomes co-chair of the Archbishops’ Commission on Social Care On 15 May GCVS will welcome colleagues from parliament, public bodies, academia and the voluntary sector to our ‘Reimagining Social...Read more...
In the search for sustainable income, there is growing interest among voluntary sector organisations in attracting support from commercial businesses, but how should you begin? Corporate fundraising, in common with all fundraising methods, will require time, resources...Read more...
Hilda Campbell of COPE Scotland shares some tips on dealing with anxiety, the central theme for this year’s Mental Awareness Week. Mental Health Awareness Week runs this year between the 15th and 21st of May. The theme for this year is “anxiety”....Read more...
Read this short blog from the People & Safety Services team to consider accessibility needs for your employees who work remotely or hybrid. In hybrid working, staff members work mostly from home and attend work in person on need only basis. Although it can be...Read more...
Our Health and Safety experts share new advice on keeping your volunteers safe in this short blog from the People & Safety Services team. There has been updated guidance from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regarding volunteers in the workplace. These...Read more...
Planning and implementing an environmental policy. Scotland has been in a climate crisis since May 2019, and Glasgow aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030. Reports such as the Climate Change Plan 2018–32 and Glasgow’s Climate Plan give us insights...Read more...
Our Wellbeing experts raise the impact of prolonged sitting in this short blog from the People & Safety Services team. The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work has reported the health risks associated with prolonged static sitting at work, affecting...Read more...
It’s our vision for Glasgow’s communities to flourish with the support of a strong voluntary sector. And it’s our passionate, inspiring, and diverse membership community that helps to drive this mission forward. By providing support, opportunities,...Read more...
Hilda Campbell of COPE Scotland shares some tips and thoughts in ‘Stress Awareness Month’. There are so many different “awareness” days and months; it sometimes feels like this is just another ‘thing to do’! However, they can be helpful for reminding us of...Read more...
Partnership Event Considers Challenges for People with Learning Disabilities GCVS was pleased to host the Fraser of Allander Institute for an online session looking at the Institute’s wide ranging research on the lives and experiences of people with learning...Read more...
It is essential that your charity, community group, or organisation has a social media policy that all trustees, staff, and volunteers are familiar with. In addition to protecting your staff, volunteers, and your organisation, your policy will empower them to utilise...Read more...
There is funding available to host documentary screenings and discussions about gambling and suicide GCVS and community interest company Machine Zone are working together to host documentary screenings and discussions across the Third Sector in Glasgow. Machine Zone...Read more...
Could you benefit from free marketing support? We are pleased to partner with the University of Glasgow for a second year to offer three voluntary sector organisations support with their marketing communications planning. Marketing Communications Project: Do...Read more...
