The role of third sector organisations, big and small, is integral to tackling child poverty across Glasgow. Which is why GCVS and CPAG in Scotland have been hosting a series of events focused on understanding the third sector perspective on the system of support...Read more...
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Glasgow Justice Voluntary Sector Collaboration Event
Glasgow TSI Network are excited to be hosting our first event for the Glasgow Justice Voluntary Sector Network. The theme of our first event is collaboration so come along to meet new people and create new links within the sector. Meet your new third sector...Read more...
University of Glasgow Collaborative – support to Glasgow voluntary sector
GCVS is currently partnering with the University of Glasgow on their initiative, The Collaborative to strengthen the relationship between the university and Glasgow’s third sector. Support is being offered in a number of ways. Some of you may have already joined a...Read more...
Third Sector Community Facilities Survey
Glasgow Communities are being asked to join the conversation about Glasgow’s third sector building requirements, as part of the Communities Make Glasgow Initiative. We know that many community facilities are facing a difficult and uncertain year ahead and so we would...Read more...
Adult Social Care Review event – notes, presentations and evaluation
At our event on the Independent Review of Adult Social Care, three of our speakers delivered formal presentations. We’ve provided links to these below. Social Care Event Day 1 – Professor Ian Cunningham Social Care Event Day 2 Gillian Barclay Scottish...Read more...
Adult Social Care Review – What Next?
Agenda for Event – 9 and 10 March 2021 We have now finalised our agenda for this important event which will consider the findings of the Independent Review of Adult Social Care and ask ‘what next?’. Day 1 begins at 1.30. Day 2 starts a little...Read more...
People Make Glasgow Communities – A Call for Local Action
Glasgow City Council is issuing an open call out to people, communities, voluntary organisations, and others to help renew the City after COVID, and take part in delivering local projects, venues and services which they love and benefit from, in their neighbourhoods...Read more...
Covid Vaccination for third sector staff
GCVS has agreed a procedure with Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP) to roll out vaccinations to third sector staff. These must be front-line social care workers who provide direct and personal care to those most at risk of COVID-19: the elderly,...Read more...
Developing your organisation with BME Groups
In autumn 2020, the National Lottery Community Fund (TNLCF) and GCVS recognised a common interest in the desire to improve access to their services for BME groups and communities, whilst also aiming to better understand the needs and barriers specific to BME groups...Read more...
Big Ideas for A Better Future? Themes and Learning from the GCVS “Our World Reimagined” Series
The Our World Reimagined (OWR) series was planned and delivered by GCVS with a series of 10, hour long sessions running from September to December 2020. The series was developed to respond and contribute to national and local COVID recovery work. Hosted by respected...Read more...
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