Tenants who do not own their workplaces are not always aware of the actions they can take to address their carbon footprint. This blog from our climate friendly practice team highlights the steps you can still make to have an impact. The reality for a lot of us...Read more...
In an interview with Radio Clyde News, GCVS Chief Exec, Ian Bruce shared his concerns for local charities who are struggling with the current cost of living crisis. Read the full article here or below: Glasgow charity bosses warn they are running out of money...Read more...
It was a pleasure to be able to welcome Katie Docherty to the GCVS Annual General Meeting. Katie is the CEO of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising and a skilled and experienced fundraiser. Here are some of her top fundraising insights for 2023: Fundraise more With...Read more...
We are pleased to share a summary of the Health and Social Care Network meeting on 12 January 2023 Organisations attending: Salveson Mindroom – Autism, ADHD & Dyslexia support G15 Buses – Drumchapel to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Enable Glasgow – Enable...Read more...
BBC Radio Scotland interviewed GCVS Chief Executive Ian Bruce to discuss the Glasgow Communities Fund and current funding processes for Third Sector services. Ian urges councillors to consider services that are so essential competitive funding processes are not...Read more...
Our partners at the University of Glasgow would like to offer third sector organisations support with their ‘green’ projects. Could you benefit from free research and development support through a student placement? Perhaps your group is thinking about how...Read more...
“Last week Glasgow City Council announced their recommendations for funding from the Glasgow Communities Fund 2023-2026. The Glasgow Communities Fund is the Council’s biggest investment in the capacity of the third sector to improve the lives of citizens. This...Read more...
Throughout July – September 2022, the Children’s Services Team at GCVS carried out a survey exercise to map the city’s family support landscape. Co-designed with members of the Glasgow Citywide Forum’s Family Support subgroup, and with input from the...Read more...
The Community Support Proposal Glasgow City Council is developing Glasgow Helps and is working with GCVS to invite third sector organisations to be part of the service. Glasgow Helps works with citizens to agree upon a plan of support to address their...Read more...
Every year we see inspiring third sector organisations across the city providing services around the festive period and, despite the challenges, this year is no different. Over 120 organisations are providing help and support such as gifts and toys for local children,...Read more...
In addition to Elected Board Members, we are looking for an Appointed Board Member whose skill set and experience can add value to the GCVS Board. By our Memorandum and Articles of Association, we may appoint up to four additional Board members to accompany the eight...Read more...
Step Up to Net Zero is a new initiative to provide Glasgow businesses, including third sector organisations, with bespoke funded support to reach their net zero ambitions and adopt circular business principles. Through Step Up to Net Zero, businesses are provided with...Read more...
Introduction GCVS recently hosted two complimentary events to explore ethical commissioning and procurement. The events provided the space to explore the policy context, the principles of ethical commissioning and a range of alternatives to traditional procurement,...Read more...
It is our pleasure to announce that our Annual General Meeting will be held in person at The Albany on Wednesday, 25th January. The event will begin with networking over breakfast from 8:30am, with the formal proceedings beginning at 9:30am. We hope this will be the...Read more...
In this guest blog, COPE Scotland’s Hilda Campbell shares ideas and tools on how to build a sustainable world with a kindly approach. Things we can all do to help build a world which is kinder to ourselves, each other, and the planet. Sometimes it can be very...Read more...
