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Looking to take children (aged 13 and under) on a fun day trip or short residential break? This programme offers one-off grants for schools, youth groups, and non-profit organisations to make it happen.

Priority given to:

• Groups supporting disabled children

• Children with limited access to funds

• Organisations in the UK’s most deprived areas

Grant amount: £500 – £3000 per trip

Next deadline for applications is 20th March 2026.

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Learn about the Henry Smith Foundation’s Holiday Grants Programme: one-off grants for schools and youth groups to fund fun, enriching trips for children aged 13 and under.

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ASIST -Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

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Dates

Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 February 2026

Venue

AK Bell Library, 2-8 York Place, Perth, PH2 8EP

Times

9am to 5pm both days

Please send completed applications by Friday 30 January 2026 to Susan Duncan, Suicide Prevention Coordinator SuicidePrevention@pkc.gov.uk

‘Suicide prevention is everyone’s business.’ This is a clear message from Scottish Government and COSLA which is incorporated in Scotland’s Suicide Prevention Strategy – ‘Creating Hope Together’(September 2022).

This ASIST course is free to participants to help build suicide safer communities by upskilling practitioners and volunteers connected to Perth and Kinross with the skills to keep people with thoughts of suicide safe.

The workshop is delivered over two days, and we are delighted that we have secured the skills of two ASIST Master Trainers who have a long track-record of delivering excellent workshops.

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Join us for a drop in at CATH Connect. 61/63 High Street, Perth PH1 5TJ. Monday 22nd December between 10am - 3pm. Enjoy a hot drink and a friendly chat about how we can help you.

CATH Adult Learning offers a welcoming space for adults to build practical skills for everyday life. Whether you'd like to improve your reading, writing, numeracy, or digital skills we're here to support you. Our flexible programs are designed to help you learn at your own pace and gain confidence in a supportive environment.

Take the first step today.

Call: 01738 580188

Email: L.Macdonald@cath-org.co.uk

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February 5th, 11am - 1pm, online.

At this forum you can meet Maddy Mills, CEO and Founder of the Family Volunteering Club, and learn about the benefits and challenges around including families in volunteering opportunities. You will also have a chance to network and gain peer support as well as get updates from Emily, or Development Officer for Volunteering. If you would like to add anything to the agenda, please email: emily.skilton@thirdsectorpk.org.uk.

Thanks a million!

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Volunteer Managers’ Forum - Family Volunteering

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Join us for this online Volunteer Managers’ Forum to connect, learn and work together to improve volunteering in Perth and Kinross.

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Join us for an online presentation and discussion with National Lottery Community Fund 4th February at 2pm.

An online opportunity to meet with Heather McDade, Funding Officer for The National Lottery Community Fund.

Learn about the Awards for All, Community Action and Fairer Life Chances funds offered by The National Lottery in Scotland.

Heather will take us through the application process, key features of the funds, the fund priorities and outcomes as well as tips and advice on how to get the best from your application.

We will cover a range of Frequently Asked Questions and you will be able to submit questions in advance through the TSI team, through our Whatsapp groups or on the day through Live Chat.

Heather wont be able to answer project specific questions but will be able to follow up the presentation with individual meetings if requested.

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Join us for an online presentation and discussion with National Lottery Community Fund.

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The7stars Foundation Grants are for projects to help children and young people overcome challenges like abuse, homelessness, caring responsibilities, and addiction.

Funding streams include:

• Shine Bright – Long-term grants for bold ideas - closes 30.04.2026

• Child Poverty – Tackling root causes of poverty - opens on 01.03.2026

• Social Impact – Addressing key issues for young people - closes 30.04.2026

• Individual Support – One-off grants for urgent needs - closes 30.04.2026

• Apprenticeships – Training that benefits young people

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The John Ellerman Foundation has published its new strategy, A Time for Bold Transitions, which reflects a renewed commitment to advancing wellbeing for people, society, and the natural world.

The Foundation has removed its previous funding categories and will now support charitable organisations that place justice, systemic change, and sustainability at the core of their work.

Funding available:

- Up to £60,000 per year, for up to three years (maximum £180,000)

- Funding is for core costs, which can include salaries, operating costs, training, monitoring and evaluation, and communications.

Eligibility:

- UK-registered, excepted or exempt charities with an income between £100,000 and £10 million.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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Wolfson Foundation – Funding for Places grants programme supports capital initiatives, such as:

* Buildings (new build or refurbishment)

* Equipment

Who They Fund - A broad range of organisations working in:

* Education

* Science and medicine

* Health and disability

* Places of worship

* Heritage

* Arts and humanities

(Each category has its own specific criteria – details are on the Wolfson Foundation website.)

The deadline for this one is the 5th January 2026.

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Future Woodlands Scotland will support a range of projects, with a strong urban focus, prioritising areas most in need of well-maintained trees and woodlands.

What They Will Fund

* Tree planting projects

* Activities for long-term care and maintenance

* Urban forestry management

* Research, education, and skills development

* Community engagement and awareness-raising

If Your Project Isn’t Ready Yet - Funding can also cover:

* Technical or design consultancy

* Community engagement costs

* Staff time related to project objectives

There are two levels of funding available:

* Small projects: £2,000 to £20,000 for local tree planting or green space improvements

* Larger projects: £20,000 to £100,000 for more ambitious urban forestry or woodland projects

Current round closes: 23 January 2026

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Scotland's towns and cities urgently need more trees to create greener, healthier places for people and nature.

Over 80% of us live in towns and cities - yet many areas still don't have enough trees. Trees cool our streets, clean our air, reduce flooding and bring nature into daily life. They make our neighbourhoods healthier and more beautiful, while supporting wildlife.

Our Urban Forestry Programme, launched with funding from bp and now supported by JERA Nex bp, is helping put trees where they're needed most and create greener, healthier places across Scotland.

What we do

Through the Urban Forestry Programme, we:

Provide funding for tree planting and greening projects through the Urban Forestry Challenge Fund

Work with partners to build skills, knowledge and capacity to create long-term change

Urban Forestry Challenge Fund information

Applying for the grant

How to apply

The Urban Forestry Challenge Fund opened on 24 November 2025. It's here to support projects that bring more trees, woodlands, and green spaces to communities across Scotland. If you've got a great idea, here's how to get started:
Step 1: Read the guidance booklet
Before you apply, check the details on eligibility, timelines, and what we fund.
Step 2: Preview the application form (optional)
Want to plan ahead? Download a Word version to draft your answers before you submit online:
Step 3: Submit your application
Ready to go? Please note the online form must be completed in one sitting, you can't save and return later.

How much can I apply for?

There are two levels of funding available:

Small projects: £2,000 to £20,000 for local tree planting or green space improvements

Larger projects: £20,000 to £100,000 for more ambitious urban forestry or woodland projects

Projects can run for up to three years. We will consider funding up to 100% of your project costs for small projects but encourage you to include match funding or in-kind contributions where possible. Overhead costs are capped at 15%.

What will you fund?

We support projects that increase tree cover and improve access to green spaces in Scotland's urban areas. We fund:

Tree planting and long-term care for urban trees

Urban woodland creation and management

Research, education and skills development in urban forestry

Community engagement and awareness-raising activities

We also fund project development costs such as:

Technical or design consultancy

Community engagement activities

Staff time related to urban tree planting or woodland creation

Who can apply?

We welcome applications from:

Community groups and development trusts

State-funded schools and education providers

Local authorities

Registered charities and community interest companies

Partnerships made up of these organisations

We cannot accept applications from individuals, but we encourage you to share this opportunity with your local community council or organisations working on urban greening or tree planting.

FAQs

What kinds of projects can apply?

Projects must focus on urban areas in Scotland, especially where people can benefit the most from trees. When you apply, you'll need to provide the "Tree Equity Priority" for the neighbourhood(s) where your project is happening. This will show whether the area has a low, moderate, high, or highest need for more trees based on its Tree Equity Score. We will prioritise projects that are of moderate priority or above.

When will funding decisions be announced?

Smaller grants (up to £20,000): This is a single-stage application process and successful applicants will be notified February 2026.

Larger grants (£20,000-£100,000): This is a two-stage process. Successful applicants will be notified in April 2026.

Who do I contact for help?

If you have any questions about the Urban Forestry Programme, please contact Des Hackett, our Urban Forestry Manager or visit the Contact us page for more information.

Latest Urban forestry stories

Thank you!

The Urban Forestry Progamme began in 2024, with the support of bp, which committed up to £10 million as part of its planned Scottish offshore wind project, Morven. That commitment is now being carried forward with JERA Nex bp, bp's joint venture in global offshore wind with JERA.

A huge thanks to JERA Nex bp for making our urban forestry work possible.

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Greening Scotland's towns and cities-with funding up to £100K through our Urban Forestry Challenge Fund to boost tree cover, equity and urban resilience.

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A B Charitable Trust (ABCT) is open to grant applications of up to £30,000 to support charities working with marginalised and vulnerable groups.

Who can apply?
UK-based registered charities focusing on:
✔ Migrants and refugees
✔ Criminal justice and penal reform
✔ Human rights

Grant Details:
Typical grants range from £10,000 to £30,000 per year for 3 years.
📅 Next Deadline: 30 January 2026 for decisions in April 2026.

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A B Charitable Trust promotes human dignity and defends the human rights of marginalised and excluded people.

We don't support individuals directly - instead, we pursue our purpose by funding partner organisations and initiatives. We have three grant-making programmes.

Open Programme

(by application)

This programme aims to support and strengthen small to medium sized charities, and the wider 'eco-system', in our priority areas.

Special Initiatives

(by invitation)

Working with others, this programme aims to identify and address gaps and opportunities in our priority areas.

Anchor Programme

(by invitation)

This programme aims to support specialist infrastructure organisations that are indispensable to their sector.

Grants awarded 2023/24

For details of the grants awarded to each charity, see our grants awarded page

Funding total for 2023/2024

£6,351,400

What we plan to give in 2024/2025

£7,500,000

Find out more about our priority areas below, or check your eligibility in our Apply section

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The A B Charitable Trust, an independent grant-making organisation

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An independent charitable grant-making organisation that provides money to UK registered charities and to organisations with charitable status, mainly operating in England, Scotland and Wales

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The Albert Hunt Trust is offering up to £30,000 to UK registered charities that focus on:
✅ Providing hospice care
✅ Supporting the homeless
✅ Promoting health and wellbeing
This is an ongoing opportunity, so there’s no deadline to apply. Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees.
If your organisation works in these areas, this could be a fantastic chance to secure support for your vital work.
👉 Learn more and apply: https://kva.org.uk/news/albert-hunt-trust/
Let’s spread the word and help local charities access the resources they need to make a difference! 💙

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Albert Hunt Trust - Kingston Voluntary Action

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£30,000 funding is available to charities in the UK that provide hospice care, provide support for the homeless or promote health and wellbeing.

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Disability Equality Scotland-  Easy Read Basics

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Join Disability Equality Scotland for a free webinar on Easy Read basics!

We will talk about what Easy Read is, how it is written and how it makes communication more inclusive.

The webinar will be on Tuesday 27 January from 12.30pm to 1.30pm UK time.

You can sign up for the webinar on Zoom: Meeting Registration - Zoom

or scan the QR code (Navi lens accessible) from the image.

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Join us at the TSI Knowledge Network to connect, learn, and network with Third Sector colleagues. This online event will on the 29th of January from 11am to 12pm.

TSI Knowledge Network

Welcome to the TSI Knowledge Network - your go-to online event for connecting with Third Sector colleagues and and expanding your network. Join us as Neil Clapperton from Carse of Gowrie Orchard Project / Buglife and Vivian Robertson from Support Choices tell us all about the work they do in the Perth & Kinross area. You will also have the opportunity to have a discussion with them and ask questions. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with colleagues. Mark your calendar and get ready to be inspired!

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Join us at the TSI Knowledge Network to connect, learn, and network with Third Sector colleagues.

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LGBTQ+ Activities Calendar December 2025

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LGBTQ+ Activities Calendar December 2025

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Full details available at Activities – Rainbow Heartlands LGBTQ+ | Perth & Kinross.

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12. LGBTQ+ Activities & Events - December 2025

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ACEVO is the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations.

ACEVO was formed in 1987 and, together with our network, we inspire and support civil society leaders through connection, skills and influence. Our members lead civil society organisations of every shape and size, across every cause area from autism to zoological societies, and at every stage of the leadership journey. This is their comment on the Rosterfy report on the state of UK volunteer management 2025.

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Why charity CEOs must rethink volunteer strategy in 2026

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For CEOs, the message is clear: volunteering is not just a delivery mechanism. It is a strategic asset. Organisations that prioritise volunteer engagement at a leadership level see stronger recruitment, greater stability, and more resilient operations.

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PKAVS Coffee morning - a fundraising event. Saturday 6th December 10.30 - 12.30pm. Carers Centre, Lewis Place, Perth, PH1 3BD.

Tea, coffee, hot filled roll and warm mince pie with a large raffle! All money raised will go towards Day Centre days out and a residential trip.

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Taste of Hope - Celebrating women over tea and cake. Tuesday 9th December 10:00 - 12:00 at 18/20 York Place, Perth. Please note this is a women only event. Book your place by emailing: contactus@perthwomensaid.org.uk. Perthshire Women's Aid. 16 days of activism 25 November to 10 December 2025.

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Our Health and Social Care Partnership, together with partner agencies, are hosting a Winter Wellbeing Event for residents and professionals in the Blairgowrie and Rattray area on the 9th of December, 1:30pm to 4:30pm at Blairgowrie Town Hall.

Find out some of the support that is available in your community for children, young people and adults.

This includes mental health, bereavement, carers, and general wellbeing.

Come for a chat and a cuppa!

If you live or work in Blairgowrie, Rattray or nearby, this event is for you.

There will be further events in 2026 which will include evening sessions. If you have any suggestions for future events or would like to be involved in them, please email SuicidePrevention@pkc.gov.uk

We would greatly appreciate your support in raising awareness of this event. Here are a few ways to help:

Sharing our posts from the Perth and Kinross Council Facebook page or if you prefer, please create your own content, using the attached social media graphic.

Distribute our flyers to your customers or staff who are in the Blairgowrie and Rattray area. If you can assist, please email SuicidePrevention@pkc.gov.uk to arrange.

Include event details in your internal communications, such as staff newsletters.

Your support will help us reach more people and make this event a success for the people of Blairgowrie and Rattray.

We will want to reach out to other rural communities in a similar way as we move forward next year so if you work in other rural communities and are interested in being involved in helping develop the work for other areas please email SuicidePrevention@pkc.gov.uk

As always happy to discuss.

Many thanks

Susan

Susan Duncan

Suicide Prevention Coordinator

Perth and Kinross

Tel: 07760171763  or 01738 476747 (Both numbers are business hours only)

SDuncan@pkc.gov.uk

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I am getting in touch following the recent launch of the £1.5 million Improving Access Fund, part of the Scottish Government’s Disability Equality Plan, which is being managed by Inspiring Scotland.

We’re keen to see strong representation from across Scotland, particularly from areas outside the Central Belt. If you can, please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with your networks.

About the Fund
The aim of the Improving Access Fund is to advance equality for disabled people by supporting peer-led initiatives that align with the social model of disability.

The Improving Access Fund was co-designed with disabled people and Disabled People's Organisations. It will support projects that reduce barriers and improve access to essential services for disabled people, with a focus on financial security, digital inclusion, representation, and mental wellbeing.

Up to £80,000 is available per project (£5,000 for unincorporated groups). Projects must be delivered between April 2026 and March 2027.

The deadline for applications is Monday 19 January 2026 and midday.

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The aim of the Improving Access Fund is to advance equality for disabled people by supporting peer-led initiatives that align with the social model of disability. The Fund will enable financial support for disabled households, promote full inclusion and participation, and improve mental health outcomes for disabled people.

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Charity Trustee Roles and Responsibilities Training

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Two further in-person Trustee sessions with Sarah Brown. We have had excellent feedback from the previous sessions; this is not one to miss!

Thursday 22nd January 6pm – 7pm

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/charity-trustee-roles-and-responsibilities-training-tickets-1976584913…

Thursday 29th January 6pm – 7pm

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/charity-trustee-roles-and-responsibilities-training-tickets-1976586657…

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The Walled Garden & Wisecraft (PKAVS) Christmas Fair

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The Walled Garden & Wisecraft (PKAVS) Christmas Fair

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We are Scotland - Scottish Government’s Community Cohesion Campaign

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We are Scotland - Scottish Government’s Community Cohesion Campaign

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Communications activity from the Scottish Government is working to promote the shared values that strengthen our communities and show the benefits of community cohesion in action, while also providing reassurance around existing support and services available for communities.

Supporting community cohesion is a shared endeavour and we are more successful when we work together.

Three distinct strands of activity will deliver this:

We are Scotland is a humanising, emotive campaign, leveraging Scotland’s inclusive values.  Running on TV, Outdoor poster sites, digital and social media channels it will remind the people of Scotland that we are stronger for the diversity that shapes us. The We are Scotland campaign launches on 27 November and will run until 15 December, with a second burst live in the New Year from 1 to 24 January.

You can view the 'We are Scotland' via the YouTube link here

If you would like to share on your own social channels, the We are Scotland creative assets are now available to download and use at SG Communications Resource Centre - We are Scotland

Scotland’s Highlights 2025 – marking St Andrew’s Day on social media with joined-up, mass participation posting of ‘good news’ moments in Scotland over the last year from 28-30 November, celebrating diversity of people, ideas and achievements to demonstrate positive progress and build confidence.

Look out for #ScotlandHighlights2025 social content from partners from across Scotland on social channels, alongside the Brand Scotland Instagram, X, Facebook and LinkedIn channels starting from Friday 28 November.

Cost of Living – this campaign highlights the financial and public service support available through the Cost of Living website, helping address the harder realities of life for many in Scotland and tackling the stigma that still serves often as a barrier to benefit uptake. You can access partner materials here: SG Communications Resource Centre - Cost of Living.

Stakeholder Support

Please share relevant assets with your audiences via your channels, with key messages to support activity below.

Key Messages to support your own external communication:

Together, we are Scotland. Community spirit belongs to all of us. When we support each other and celebrate our shared values, everyone can belong and thrive.

Looking out for one another is not optional or idealistic; it is part of the fabric of our lives in Scotland.

We value diversity not just as a principle but as a strength that enriches our society and our economy.

Scotland thrives when we work together. From our cities to our towns, rural areas to islands, communities across Scotland show what's possible when we come together with respect, creativity, and care.

Everyone has a role to play. Every act of kindness, moment of cooperation, and positive interaction builds the Scotland we all want to live in.

Scotland's strength comes from our rich mix of communities, cultures, and experiences. When we embrace what makes us different and celebrate what brings us together, we all benefit.

Community spirit is shown through action. It's in how we look out for neighbours, support local groups, and stand together. These everyday moments create lasting change.

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Understanding Finance for Non-Finance Managers

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Understanding Finance for Non-Finance Managers - Jan 14th - 9.30-3.30 - Dundee - Free Training

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Understanding Finance for Non-finance Managers

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Learn how to make sense of numbers, budgets, and financial reports in an engaging way and in a peer support environment

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THRE Training Courses and Workshops

Our current course selection with next available dates:

The Basics: A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach

December 9 and 10, 2-4pm

Funding and Fundraising

December 2, 1pm-4pm

Governance

February 4, 3pm-5.30pm

PANEL Workshop: Human Rights and Equalities in Practice

December 4, 10am-1pm

Volunteering

February 16, 1pm-4pm

We also have a suite of E-Learning resources available to access for free at anytime and anywhere including our email course on AI.

Find out more on our Courses pages on our website.

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27th November: The event is being held at the Hub, it will be running from 10am-4pm but we are only encouraging volunteers to come along and stay for along as they can as even an hour is a big help as we have over 1600 flower bulbs to plant around the Letham area! Please let Rachel know if you are attending.

Email: rachel@letham4all.org.uk

Office: 01738 444061

Mobile: 07860 635893

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Early learning and childcare consultation 2025 - Perth & Kinross Council Citizen Space - Citizen Space

Closes 14th December

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Empower, will be opening to applications at noon on Monday 1 December 2025 🎉 We have enhanced the Empower grants programme with charities now able to apply for an unrestricted grant of up to £250k over three to five years (£50k per annum)!! 💷 To be eligible for the Empower grants programme, your charity must: • Put people in vulnerable circumstances at the heart of everything they do • Have an annual income of between £150,000 and £500,000 • Have at least three years’ accounts lodged and checked by OSCR.

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Bank of Scotland Foundation recognises the profound impact that the cost of living crisis is having on people across Scotland. To ensure our funding can reach those in real need, the Empower grants programme for 2025 will solely focus on helping charities who support vulnerable groups/people.

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Eligibility:

UK Registered charities with a written constitution, charitable aims and impact in local, UK or international settings

Minimum of 3 Trustees who are not related

Have a core focus to support mental health well-being

Unrestricted where possible. Deadline 12th December.

Current Themes:

Breaking the link between homelessness and poor mental health

Reduction in the effects of social media on mental health

Reduction of Social Isolation

Improving mental health outcomes for children and young people

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Transport Scotland has commissioned an evaluation of the Scotland-wide Free Bus Travel Scheme for Older and Disabled People - this is the free bus pass. The evaluation aims to establish whether the scheme has achieved its objectives and delivered benefits to older and disabled people.

The scheme provides free bus travel within Scotland on any registered bus service to anyone who lives in Scotland and has one of the following National Entitlement Cards (NECs):

- Older person’s free bus pass (for those aged 60 and above)

- Disabled person’s free bus pass (for those aged 5 and above)

- Disabled Companion (+1) free bus pass (no age requirements)

- Sight Impaired person’s free bus pass (for those aged 5 and above)

- Sight Impaired Companion (+1) free bus pass (no age requirements)

If you have one of these cards, please complete the following survey, no matter how often or how little you use it.

The survey should take no more than 15 minutes to complete.

The closing date for all responses is 23 November 2025.

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'Part of the point of the Boring Fund is for a funder to place more trust in organisations. The examples above show you what we mean by small organisation. Basically don’t take the piss. You know if you’re the kind of organisation this fund is designed for or not. And in return we don’t take the piss. It’s a 5 minute application, no reporting. We trust you to spend the money on something boring that you need. '

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What is The Boring Fund? ​

The Boring Fund helps small non-profit organisations (based in the UK) cover a bit of the boring costs that keep them running. Boring but essential things like insurance, web hosting, admin time: the stuff that's always so hard to find funding for. ​​

It's partly a funding experiment, partly making a point about the state of the stupid funding system.

Small, grassroots organisations shouldn't have to jump through endless hoops to get support. We want to take away the red tape that so often makes fundraising complicated, intimidating and unfair for people doing the proper work on the ground, particularly for marginalised groups. (Big funders with wads of cash, please take note!)

The Boring Fund keeps things easy with the simplest application process, £200 grants, and no reporting.

Who can apply?

Organisations that:

are not-for-profit

are based in, and primarily delivering work in, the UK

have a UK bank account in the name of the organisation

Not-for-profit means any surplus is reinvested into the organisation or its work, not given to individuals. (Not-for-profit doesn't mean you can't pay people fairly for work they do for your organisation, it's just if you have surplus (profit) left over after paying for all your costs, this can't be given to people as bonus extra money.)

You can apply to The Boring Fund if you are a:

Community Interest Company (ltd by guarantee or by shares)

Limited Company

Constituted community or voluntary group/ unincorporated association

You can't apply as a:

PTA or "Friends of" group for a larger organisation

Individual, sole trader or partnership

For-profit company that pays profits to directors, shareholders or members

You must be a small organisation. This means at least one - and I'm expecting most of - the following would be true for your organisation (not all of these things have to be the case. e.g. you might have a higher annual income but no staff or fundraising support):

Annual turnover (amount of money coming into the org) under £150,000

Very small number of paid staff e.g. 0-3 people who do the day to day running of things and juggle all the jobs, probably part time or freelance. (you may have a wider pool of freelance group leaders or volunteers or whatever but I'm talking about main people who put the work in to run the organisation)

No fundraising team or regular paid fundraising staff member

No confirmed core funding or significant multi-year funding- doing stuff on a shoestring, making it work, scrabbling to find enough money for the ongoing boring costs

Part of the point of the Boring Fund is for a funder to place more trust in organisations. The examples above show you what we mean by small organisation. Basically don't take the piss. You know if you're the kind of organisation this fund is designed for or not. And in return we don't take the piss. It's a 5 minute application, no reporting. We trust you to spend the money on something boring that you need.

Values and social justice

The Boring Fund will be distributed to organisations across the UK, including to those that are led by- or shout alongside- people whose voices don't get heard enough (for example LGBTQ+, queer or trans-led organisations, those who are disability led, those with global majority leaders or for refugee and migrant communities).

Supporting those working towards social justice is core to The Boring Fund and our values. The Boring Fund will not fund organisations who are not trans inclusive or are not committed to removing other barriers of access / structural inequalities that many people face.

You will be asked to confirm that your organisation is in support of these values as part of the application. If it's not a good fit for you then this isn't the right fund to apply for.

What can you apply for?

All grants are for £200. There will be 30+ grants available. You can use a grant for a couple of different things if one of them costs less than £200, or put the £200 towards the cost of something more expensive.

The grant is to spend the money on something boring and behind-the-scenes, that would otherwise be more difficult to fund e.g. insurance, accountancy, admin time, web hosting, training, office costs etc. Essential but unsexy costs. The grants are not for project delivery or anything too exciting.

We cannot fund:

Any for-profit activity

Anything that promotes exclusion of - or hate speech towards - people due to their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Costs you've already paid for

VAT you can reclaim

Religious activities/ promotion of religion

Gifts or cash given directly to individuals

Grant terms and conditions

Read the grant terms and conditions. It's 3 pages, in plain English and as straightforward as possible.

Who set up The Boring Fund?

Hi, I'm Christina (she/her). I work with small non-profit organisations to make your work easier to manage and fund. There's more about me here. The Boring Fund started as a fun donation thing I did on an Instagram reel, based on what I would genuinely do if I won the lottery (set up a funder to fund core, boring costs). I made a couple of donations from my own money.

And then it went bananas and other people offered to donate. I was never planning to set up a funder but when people are offering cash to the kind of organisations you want to support AND you find a cool mutual-aid funding platform that means it's really easy, I thought I'd give it a go.

The grants all come from individual people donating their own money because they believe in the work of small not-for-profit organisations like yours and agree that the funding system needs to change. There are more than 50 beautiful people who have come together to make this happen. You can see the donations here.

A couple of grant makers and some small organisations have reviewed the application process and given their feedback. Thank you!

The Boring Fund finance is managed through our fiscal host, Creative Sustainability CIC, who have been complete legends and waived their admin fee so that all the money goes direct to you guys.

How do I apply?

1-30 November: You can apply using the online form any time in November. The application is designed to take 5 minutes

Deadline for applications: midnight on 30 November

1-19 December: We will select who gets the grants using a random number generator. There will be 30+ grants available. Those applications will then be checked for eligibility by at least 2 people, including someone who runs a small organisation themselves.

Letting you know: We'll contact you either way by Friday 19 December and let you know how to claim your grant if you were successful

If you need the application form or any other info in a different format- or you need to submit your application in a different way for access reasons- please contact us:

- Use the question form below or

- Message me on Instagram

Got questions?

The Boring Fund works on the premise that funders should trust the organisations they want to fund more. If you think you fit the criteria above, you don't need to contact us to check, please apply (it only takes 5 mins). If you know really that you're not the scale/ type of organisation this funding is for, we're trusting that you won't take the piss and won't apply.

If you have access requirements and want to request something in a different format, or have read everything on this page and you definitely still have a question, please contact us here. (The admin of The Boring Fund is done voluntarily so please bear with us!)

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Applications now open! £200 grants available for small charities, CICs and voluntary groups towards some of those boring but hard-to-fund costs.

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End of Life Aid Skills for Everyone (EASE) | Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief

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In collaboration with Social Enterprise Scotland, we’re excited to invite you to a free, interactive online workshop designed specifically for social enterprises and purpose-driven organisations:

Unlocking the Power of AI for Social Impact: Smarter Prompts with Copilot

📅 Tuesday 25 November

🕥 10:30 – 12:00

📍 Online (Free Webinar)

This hands-on session will introduce you to the essentials of using Generative AI tools, like Microsoft Copilot, to boost productivity, creativity, and impact in your work.

What you’ll learn:

What Generative AI is and how it can support your mission.

Prompt engineering basics - how to ask the right questions for the best results.

Frameworks for smarter prompts that help you get clear, actionable answers.

Hands-on practice with real-world examples relevant to social enterprise work.

Ethics and bias in AI - why it matters, and how to use AI responsibly for inclusive outcomes.

Whether you're new to AI or looking to deepen your understanding, this workshop will equip you with the tools to make AI work for your organisation.

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Tuesday 25 November | 10:30 - 12:00

This interactive workshop introduces social enterprises to the essentials of using Generative AI tools-like Microsoft Copilot-to boost productivity, creativity, and impact. Participants will learn how to craft effective prompts that guide AI to deliver high-quality, relevant outputs for tasks such as research, reporting, communications, and more.

The session covers:

What Generative AI is and how it can support your mission. Prompt engineering basics-how to ask the right questions for the best results. Frameworks for smarter prompts that help you get clear, actionable answers. Hands-on practice with real-world examples relevant to social enterprise work. Ethics and bias in AI-why it matters, and how to use AI responsibly for inclusive outcomes.

By the end, attendees will be equipped to use Copilot and similar tools to save time, enhance collaboration, and drive positive change in their communities.

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This interactive workshop introduces social enterprises to the essentials of using Generative AI tools-like Microsoft Copilot-to boost productivity, creativity, and impact. Participants will learn how to craft effective prompts that guide AI to deliver high-quality, relevant outputs for tasks such as research, reporting, communications, and more.

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Join Cornhill Macmillan Centre for a special literary event with author Alison Jean Lester, 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬: 𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩.

Alison will read from her memoir Absolutely Delicious: A Chronicle of Extraordinary Dying, before leading an interactive workshop on how writing can help us reflect on memory, grief, and the stories we carry—no prior writing experience required. This event also includes an Author Q&A. Members of the public are warmly invited to attend, and can take part in one or both events.

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟕 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 | 𝟏𝟎 𝐀𝐌 - 𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM: Author Reading and Q&A

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Writing Workshop

**Attendees can participate in one or both events.

Where: Cornhill Macmillan Centre, PRI, Perth PH1 1NX

Cost: Free to attend, provided by Scotland Book Week & Cornhill Macmillan Support Group. You must RSVP with Felicia @ Felicia.Sabartinelli@nhs.scot or 01738 413 022 by 12 November, to ensure we have enough refreshments and writing materials.

Author Bio/Info: Alison Jean Lester was born in Los Angeles and grew up between the U.S., the Caribbean, and the U.K. After studying languages and Chinese Studies, she lived and worked in Asia for 25 years as a writer, editor, and coach, while raising her family. Her work has appeared in international magazines and newspapers, and she is the author of several books, including the memoir Absolutely Delicious: A Chronicle of Extraordinary Dying. She now lives in England with her husband. www.alisonjeanlester.com

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We’re delighted to share that registrations are now open for GWT’s Intergenerational Learning Roadshow in Perth, taking place on Tuesday 18th November 2025.
This exciting event is part of a national series of roadshows happening across Scotland throughout 2025 — designed to bring together practitioners, professionals, and community leaders to explore the power and impact of intergenerational practice.
📅 Event details  https://generationsworkingtogether.org/events/perth-intergenerational-learning-roadshow-08052025
Date: Tuesday 18th November 2025
Time: 13:45 – 16:30
Venue: Civic Hall, 2 High St, Perth PH1 5PH
You can view the full invitation attached and register to attend via the link below: Register here
Please note that spaces are limited, so we encourage you to register early to secure your place. Please confirm your attendance by Tuesday 11th November.
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with alison@gwt.scot or kshitija@gwt.scot.

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Join us for this online Volunteer Managers' Forum to connect, learn and work together to improve volunteering in Perth and Kinross. Come join us online for an exciting event focused on a community of practise - solving problems together. This forum is perfect for volunteer managers looking to become more inclusive and supportive, as well as to support anyone who works with volunteers to improve the quality of their practise.

If you work with volunteers, don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference in your community!

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Join us for this online Volunteer Managers' Forum to connect, learn and work together to improve volunteering in Perth and Kinross.

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ome along to our "KNOWLEDGE NETWORK" in November and hear about the work being done by other organisation in the Perth & Kinross area. We have an online session planned for 27th November,  Danni Phoenix-Kane and Katie Tolland from LEAD Scotland and Sarah Russell from CAB Perth will be showcasing their organisations.   A place can be reserved via this Eventbrite link. A great opportunity to hear about these organisations and network with other Third Sector colleagues.

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Join us at the TSI Knowledge Network to connect, learn, and network with Third Sector colleagues.

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Event Highlight: APTF Community Support Event

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Anti Poverty Task Force Community Support Event - the highlights.

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Coming Together to Tackle Poverty in Perth The Community Support Event at the Civic Hall in Perth brought together more than 20 local and national organisations for a day of free, practical advice and support to help residents facing the rising cost of living. Held on Tuesday 7 October 2025, the event formed part of […]

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Building stronger communities through collaboration and support.

On Thursday 9th October we hosted an online session with Phillippa MacDonald from the Public Health Directorate, NHS Tayside and Richard McIntosh from the NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation. The event brought together community groups, third-sector organisations, and partners to learn about the Community Benefits Gateway and funding opportunities available through the Foundation.

Community Benefit Gateway - Leveraging Local Impact

Phillippa introduced the NHS Scotland Community Benefit Gateway (CBG) - an online platform designed to connect NHS suppliers with third-sector organisations. This initiative is part of NHS Scotland's role as an anchor institution, supporting community wealth building by ensuring more resources stay within local communities.

NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation - Funding Opportunities

Richard McIntosh gave an overview of the NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation, including its funding priorities and how local charities and social enterprises can apply.

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Event Highlights: Meet the Funder - NHS Tayside - TSI (Perth & Kinross)

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Building stronger communities through collaboration and support. On Thursday 9th October we hosted an online session with Phillippa MacDonald from the Public Health Directorate, NHS Tayside and Richard McIntosh from the NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation. The event brought together community groups, third-sector organisations, and partners to learn about the Community Benefits Gateway and funding opportunities [...]

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Our upcoming Trustee Training Series offers four practical sessions designed to strengthen your organisation’s financial management and governance. Learn about charity accounting and reporting requirements, understand reserves and full cost recovery, explore effective budgeting and financial controls, and get to grips with taxes and Gift Aid.

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Build Confidence, Strengthen Your Charity: Trustee Training 2025

Our upcoming Trustee Training Series offers four practical sessions designed to strengthen your organisation's financial management and governance. Learn about charity accounting and reporting requirements, understand reserves and full cost recovery, explore effective budgeting and financial controls, and get to grips with taxes and Gift Aid.

Discover all the training sessions and book your place below.

Finance Sessions for Charity Trustees 1

Understanding Charity Annual Accounts

Finance Sessions for Charity Trustees 2

Reserves and Full Costing

Finance Sessions for Charity Trustees 3

Financial Controls, Management Accounts, Budgeting

Finance Sessions for Charity Trustees 4

Taxes & Gift Aid

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Finance Training for Charity Trustees - TSI (Perth & Kinross)

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Build Confidence, Strengthen Your Charity: Trustee Training 2025 Our upcoming Trustee Training Series offers four practical sessions designed to strengthen your organisation's financial management and governance. Learn about charity accounting and reporting requirements, understand reserves and full cost recovery, explore effective budgeting and financial controls, and get to grips with taxes and Gift Aid.

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Find funding for your charity, community group or social enterprise using our free online search engine. From small grants to funding for big capital projects, we can help you track down the funding you need to make a difference in your community.

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Community funding support - Perth & Kinross Council

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Access PKC's new 2025 funding alert which is updated regularly with the latest funding opportunities available for community groups and organisations.

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The following funding opportunities are available to groups and individuals in the Perth and Kinross area. If you have any queries, please email pkgrantsdirect@pkc.gov.uk

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Draft circular economy strategy: consultation

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Scottish Government consultation for the Draft Circular Economy Strategy.

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In May 2025 Perth and Kinross Council voted to introduce a Short-Term Let Control Area in Highland Perthshire and the northern part of Eastern Perthshire.

Following this decision, the statutory process requires that a formal public consultation is held on the detail of the proposed Short Term Let Control Area.

This consultation stage is to seek views of the residents, businesses and communities about the proposal. The responses will be reported back to the Council for their consideration.

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Proposal for Short-Term Let Control Area in Highland Perthshire and northern part of Eastern Perthshire - Perth & Kinross Council Citizen Space - Citizen Space

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Find and participate in consultations run by Perth & Kinross Council

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Volunteer Managers Forum - Introduction to Neurodiversity

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Notes of the volunteer managers forum 6th of may 2025

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Youth Volunteering by Youthlink Scotland

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Meet the funder online event! An online opportunity to meet with Phillippa MacDonald from Public Health Directorate NHS Tayside and Richard McIntosh, NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation

Learn about the Community Benefits Gateway and the funding priorities of the NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation.

Phillippa will take us through the NHS Community Benefits application process, Tayside public health priorities and the range of community benefits that can be leveraged.

Richard will outline the priorities of the NHS Charitable Foundation, the types of application that are welcomed and the process for accessing funding.

Both Phillippa and Richard will share tips and advice on how to get the best from your application.

We will cover a range of Frequently Asked Questions and you will be able to submit questions in advance through the TSI team, through our Whatsapp groups or on the day through Live Chat.

We look forward to you joining us!

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Eventbrite - TSI (Perth & Kinross) presents Meet the Funder - NHS Tayside - Thursday, October 9, 2025 - Find event and ticket information.

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Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund year 5 and year 6 is open for expressions of interest.

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The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund Y5 - Y6 is Here! - TSI (Perth & Kinross)

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Expressions of Interest for CMHWF Year 5 are Now Open! We are delighted to announce that expressions of interest for Year 5 of the Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund are now open (from Friday 12th September 2025 – Thursday 9th October 2025 at 5pm). This fund is here to support community-based initiatives that promote […]

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Eventbrite - TSI (Perth & Kinross) presents TSI Knowledge Network - Tuesday, 23 September 2025 - Find event and ticket information.

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Volunteer Managers’ Forum - Intro to neurodiversity and autism

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Eventbrite - TSI (Perth & Kinross) presents Volunteer Managers’ Forum - Intro to neurodiversity and autism - Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Perth Autism Support, Perth, Perth and Kinross. Find event and ticket information.

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Call for Views on the Scottish Parliament’s Climate Change Plan.

They are gathering input from all to inform the next draft Climate Change Plan which will be laid in the Scottish Parliament for scrutiny later this year, currently estimated that this will happen in October.

Have a look and have your say!

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Supporting, developing and representing community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering.

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Are you up to speed with the recent developments in charity and company law? SCVO's upcoming free webinar with their legal partners Gillespie Macandrew, will help you get your head around it.

Suitable for senior managers and trustees, this webinar is a great opportunity to ask questions and get practical support. SCVO will help you get ready for the new changes and understand what they might mean for your organisation.

16 September | 1pm to 2pm

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Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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Join us for a SCVO Trustee Network free webinar, which will focus on recent developments in charity and company law that you need to know.The implementation of the Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023 is currently underway and from summer 2025 all charities need to be aware of three important measures that relate to:Providing trustee details to OSCR and the publication of trustee namesPublication of all charity accounts without redactionAutomatic disqualification of trustees and those undertaking a senior management functionIn addition charitable company directors need to know about the implementation of identity verification requirements required under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.Bring your own questions, and join us to hear how best to prepare for these changes from our legal partners Gillespie Macandrew who will be able to help you understand the possible repercussions of the new laws and how they will impact your organisation.

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Tesco Stronger Start has just launched for new applications from across Scotland. Projects from charities and community organisations whose focus is on supporting children and families and projects that tackle food insecurity are invited to apply.

Funding pots of £500, up to £1000 and up to £1500 will be available for projects and Tesco customers will be able to choose which project receives the most funding by voting in store every time they shop. The scheme is open to registered charities and not-for-profit organisations, via an on-line application form. The deadline is 30th September but we are encouraging early applications from across Scotland now.

Greenspace Scotland’s team of friendly Community Enablers can support you to apply or answer any questions. To find out more or to apply, please visit the Tesco Community Grants page.

https://www.greenspacescotland.org.uk/grant-funding

Eligible projects include:

·        a brownie or scout group needing new tents

·        supporting lunch clubs for senior citizens

·        a youth sports club needing new equipment

·        community food growing projects

·        a friends of a park group wanting to develop a new toddler area

·        a local school needing food for a children’s breakfast club

Tesco Stronger Starts builds on the success of Bags of Help, in Scotland the scheme has supported over 10,000 projects with more than £16 million in grants since 2016. Greenspace Scotland support applicants and successful projects in Scotland. The programme is available across the UK and is administered by community charity, Groundwork.

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Up to £1500 funding for local projects. Currently prioritising projects that boost children and young people’s wellbeing, supporting families, schools, youth groups and local organisations.

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Help shape the Perth and Kinross approach to a Visitor Levy. - TSI (Perth & Kinross)

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Public Consultation Now Open – Visitor Levy In May 2024, the Scottish Parliament passed the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act. This Act gives local authorities the ability to charge a set percentage on overnight accommodation paid by visitors. In February 2025, Perth & Kinross Council agreed to start a period of public consultation to understand whether and how […]

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Updates to Public Procurement for Third Sector Organisations - TSI (Perth & Kinross)

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Public Contracts Scotland – Making Third Sector organisations More Visible Recent updates to the Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) platform are making it easier than ever for third sector organisations to showcase what they do and connect with opportunities that make a real difference in communities across Scotland. These improvements mean public sector buyers can now […]

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We're delighted to share that the Scottish Government has announced a further £30 million in funding for the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults to be delivered across Scotland, with a portion coming to Perth & Kinross.

Maree Todd, a spokesperson for the Scottish Government confirmed the additional funding on 14th March during a visit to Empower Women Scotland. She said:

"Since the fund was established, we have invested £66 million, reaching a variety of groups supporting those at increased risk of poor mental health and wellbeing - including people facing socio-economic disadvantage, older people and ethnic minority communities. I look forward to seeing the positive impact that this further £30 million investment will make to the wellbeing of people and communities across Scotland."

This development comes as part of the Fairer Funding pilot for 2025-2027 alongside 44 other programmes focused on essential services and eradicating child poverty. As a TSI, we welcome this move and hope the pilot will pave the way for more expansive fair funding programmes in the future.

This highly requested multi-year funding model will provide increased stability to third sector organisations across Perth and Kinross, enabling them to continue delivering vital mental health and wellbeing programmes for our communities.

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Scottish Government Announces £30 Million Boost for CMHWF 2025 - 2027 - TSI (Perth & Kinross)

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A Positive Step for Fairer Funding in Scotland We're delighted to share that the Scottish Government has announced a further £30 million in funding for the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults to be delivered across Scotland, with a portion coming to Perth & Kinross.

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The first port of call for resources and templates for volunteer managers.

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AVIE, our new AI app for volunteer managers, is designed to ease your admin burden by composing tailored volunteer agreements, role descriptions, risk assessments and more.

Whether you are just starting out involving volunteers or you have been managing volunteers for many years, we aim to cover a wide range of volunteer management issues and give you access to the knowledge that you need. To make life even easier we have example policies and forms which anyone is free to download and use.

Templates and examples

Additional Learning

Although most good practice in involving volunteers translates the world over, throughout VolunteerWiki there are, where appropriate, references to legislation. It is important for users to note that such legislation applies to the United Kingdom and users in other territories should ensure compliance and reference to legislation applicable in their location.

The ambition of Volunteer Edinburgh is that VolunteerWiki builds into the "go to" place for volunteer managers to get good quality, reliable advice. For that ambition to be realised we want experienced and trusted partners to contribute.

We use a trusted partner model for contributors because we want to maintain the high quality of the information that VolunteerWiki contains. If you are an experienced volunteers manager, ideally in Scotland, then we would be very happy to hear from you.

One-off contributor

If you would like an article (that how we refer to the individual entries on the wiki) submitted then that can be simply done by emailing a word document and we will add it for you. We do reserve the right to alter the content to keep the "voice" of the consistent. However if we do suggest changes we will ask your permission before we make it live.

Regular contributor

If you would like to be a regular contributor then we can give you a log in. This will allow you to make changes to any part of the wiki. With such power comes responsibility so we will ask you to complete a simple agreement with us. Even when you make an entry with a user account it gets verified before publication. This is part of the standard programme that we are using and enables us to track changes and contributions.

If you are interested in becoming a contributor please contact javier.tejera@volunteeredinburgh.org.uk.

What happens if I disagree with something on the wiki?

This is very much about building a community of knowledge and inevitably there will sometimes be differing views. Rather than be prescriptive "this is how it should be done" we'd rather present alternative views and let the reader decide which is correct for them.

So, for example, one volunteer manager might think application forms are a barrier and a waste of time. Another may think they are essential for the roles they are advertising. Both viewpoints are equally valid and it is about presenting the alternate views and alternate set of circumstances where the user of the wiki can decide what is correct for them.

Of course there are times when legislation has to be followed and there is no grey area.

If you would like to donate to us please click on the donate button below and you will be redirected to a secure PayPal window where you can make your donation.

The donations we receive will help us to cover the cost of maintaining and updating VolunteerWiki, a free and highly valuable volunteer management resource, helping organisations to improve their volunteer involvement practices.

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VolunteerWiki - The go-to place for volunteer involving organisations

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High quality, reliable and up-to-date information on managing volunteers