The following details have come from the City Council as we approach the closing date for the Glasgow Communities Fund. If you need any advice or assistance please don’t hesitate to contact us on 0141 332 2444. Communication from Glasgow City Council “As...Read more...
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Glasgow Communities Fund – Good Applications Event materials
Following a successful training session yesterday with Stuart from TRT, we’re sharing materials from this event for any Glasgow charity or community group working on their application to the new Community Fund. To access, click on the above link, click open and...Read more...
Glasgow Communities Fund – Need Your Application Reviewed?
If you are applying for the new Glasgow Communities Fund, we can arrange for your application to be reviewed. We can provide advice and support even if you’re part way through and would like a second opinion. Contact us this week on CLD@gcvs.org.uk or on 0141...Read more...
Queen’s Speech, UK Budget and Brexit
The Queen’s Speech was laid out in Parliament today, and the UK Government announced that there will be a full UK Government budget set out by Chancellor Sajid Javid on Wednesday, 6th November. Much of this going forward will hinge on what happens over the...Read more...
Glasgow Communities Fund – Important Update and Further Help
Please note this important update from Glasgow City Council on the Glasgow Communities Fund – with new application criteria to include unincorporated voluntary organisations and a new application deadline. GCVS is also offering further help and one to one...Read more...
Scottish Government publishes No Deal Brexit planning documents
The Scottish Government has today provided detail of its ‘No Deal’ scenario plans. Two documents have been launched outlining its assumptions and potential responses. There is also a useful site for people and businesses looking for information on how...Read more...
Freedom of Information extension – Scottish Government consults
The Scottish Government is consulting on potentially extending coverage of Freedom of Information legislation to include “companies providing services on behalf of the public sector”. This could include those delivering services under contract with...Read more...
Help with Glasgow Communities Fund
The Glasgow Communities Fund has now opened for applications. The fund has new application criteria and bearing this in mind, GCVS and other third sector partners have pulled together a range of surgeries, training and practical support opportunities for charities...Read more...
Update on Getting It Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) policy.
In a statement to the Scottish Parliament on 19th September, Deputy First Minister John Swinney announced that the mandatory named person scheme for every child – enshrined in the Children and Young People Act 2014 – will be repealed. The proposed Information Sharing...Read more...
Catering at the Albany Conference Centre
We’ve updated our new conference food menu – see attached for details or contact Mel and the Customer Services team to discuss your requirements – 0131 332 2444. Event Catering July 2019Read more...
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