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Scottish Learning Disability Week 2026 takes place from 7 to 13 September, with this year's theme being "I am here... to be seen."

To mark the week, Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership and local partners will be hosting an awareness event at the Civic Hall, 2 High Street, Perth, on Monday 7 September from 11am to 2pm.

The event will bring together local organisations, services and community groups to celebrate the contributions of people with learning disabilities, raise awareness, and promote inclusion. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet local organisations, take part in activities and conversations, and learn more about the support and opportunities available across Perth and Kinross.

Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be available throughout the event.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Look out for more information in the coming weeks and help us celebrate Scottish Learning Disability Week 2026

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The Tech for Good Alliance are surveying charities and nonprofits to understand what works, what gets in the way, and how to make support most effective when it comes to corporate skilled volunteering. Whether you've worked with pro bono skilled corporate volunteers before or not, your response will still help shape a research report that reflects real sector needs.

There is a survey for tech volunteers and a survey for charities and non-profits. If appropriate, please consider sharing with your colleagues and networks.

Please complete the survey by clicking this link.

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We're gathering insights from tech volunteers and from charities and nonprofits to understand what works, what gets in the way, and how to make support more effective across the sector when it comes to corporate skilled volunteering. This is your chance to have your say.

Our goal is to publish research that will be a blueprint for impact. To help us get there, we need tech volunteers and charities/nonprofits to fill out these respective surveys. This will help us map out what makes corporate volunteering programmes successful, what creates friction, and how companies can better support their talent to give back. Even if you haven't volunteered or received support from volunteers before, your input is still helpful!
These surveys are short and will only take a few minutes.

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Community Energy Growth Fund is now open for applications until 14 September 2026.

The fund supports eligible Scottish community organisations to develop, build and own renewable energy generation projects, creating long-term local benefits while contributing to Scotland's net zero ambitions.

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Community Energy Growth Fund...

Part of the Scottish Government's Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES), the Community Energy Growth Fund helps communities take community energy projects from idea to delivery.

Is the Community Energy Growth Fund right for you?

This fund is designed for communities that are ready to develop or deliver a renewable energy project. You may be in the right place if:

Your organisation is a non-profit distributing Scottish charity or company and is eligible for CARES funding.

You have identified a community energy opportunity or project idea.

You have identified a potential sites or locations for the project.

You are seeking support to assess feasibility, develop or construct the project.

Not quite ready yet?

CARES offers other support to help you take the next step.

Not sure where to start? Contact our Community Energy Launchpad for advice on your project idea, eligibility and available support.

Looking to improve a community or faith building? The Community Building Fund may be a better fit for your project.

Still exploring project ideas? Browse our community energy case studiesand project models to see how other communities have developed renewable energy projects.

About the Community Energy Growth Fund

The fund helps communities across Scotland develop, own and benefit from renewable energy projects.

Funding can support community-owned renewable electricity generation projects, including solar PV, wind and hydro, and the integration of energy storage and demand flexibility technologies. Support is also available for projects that combine these technologies through innovative approaches and business models.

Whether you're exploring an idea, developing a proposal or preparing to deliver a project, this fund could help you take the next step.

Use the guidance below to check whether your project is eligible, understand what funding is available and learn how to apply.

The Community Energy Growth Fund supports community-owned projects that generate, store or make better use of renewable electricity.

Your project must include one or more of the following:
1. New renewable electricity generation
A new community-owned renewable electricity generation project delivering 100 kW or greater of installed generation capacity. The capacity requirement may be met through a single installation, multiple installations across different sites, a combination of renewable technologies, or the expansion of a project previously supported through the Fund.
2. New energy storage
A new energy storage project with a capacity of 100 kWh or greater, where the storage provides wider grid or energy system services.
3. Enhancements to existing community energy projects
The addition of energy storage, demand flexibility, or both, to an existing or new community-owned renewable electricity generation project. The total installed generation capacity must be 100kW or greater.
Eligible technologies
Projects must use established, proven technologies. Funding is not available for technology research and development.

Examples of eligible technologies include:

Solar PV

Onshore wind

Hydropower

Battery storage

Demand flexibility and local supply arrangements that improve the performance, value or viability of renewable generation projects

Eligible uses of generated electricity
Projects can:

Export electricity to the national grid.

Supply electricity directly to a local energy user with sufficient demand.

Meet the electricity needs of a building or site.

Additional considerations
Projects powering your building: Projects that serve buildings with decarbonised heating are preferred. However, where your building has not yet decarbonised its heating, applications may still be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants in these circumstances must provide half-hourly electricity consumption data demonstrating sufficient daytime demand and a credible plan to decarbonise the building's heating.

Combined projects: Projects can combine renewable generation, energy storage and demand flexibility technologies. However, energy storage cannot be counted towards the minimum 100 kW generation capacity requirement.

Repowering projects: Support may also be available for the feasibility, development and construction costs associated with repowering an existing renewable energy project.

Projects below the 100 kW generation requirement: Projects are normally expected to meet the 100 kW generation requirement. However, exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis for certain types of project, including:

Solar PV installations on third-party buildings.

Smaller wind developments.

Smaller hydro developments.

Applicants must demonstrate significant and lasting community benefit, clearly explaining the benefits the project will deliver and how project income will be used to create long-term community impact.

Funding is available to help communities explore, develop and deliver renewable energy projects. Support is available at different stages of project development and can include grants, loans and specialist technical support.

1. Feasibility

Explore a community energy opportunity, assess project viability and determine whether it is worth developing further.

Grant funding up to 100% of eligible costs.

Maximum award: £20,000.

Support from CARES framework contractors may also be available.

Repeat applications are permitted. However, previous delivery performance, value for money and progress made following earlier CARES-funded studies may be considered as part of the assessment process.

Site-specific feasibility studies.

Resource assessments.

Technical and financial feasibility work.

Preliminary development activities.

2. Development

Progress projects from feasibility through to investment readiness.

Grant funding up to 100% of eligible costs.

Maximum annual award: £200,000.

For larger projects receiving support over multiple years, development support is expected to be capped at around 20% of capital expenditure. The final percentage will be confirmed at the start of the 2027-28 financial year. The level of development funding awarded will reflect the project's scale, technology, complexity and financial viability. Higher levels of support may be considered for projects that test innovative approaches or business models that could benefit the wider community energy sector.

Planning applications.

Technical design.

Grid connection applications and deposits.

Land agreements and leases.

Environmental studies.

Procurement of contractors and equipment.

Securing project finance.

3. Construction

Build and commission community energy projects through a combination of grants and loans

Grant funding

Grant funding* is available on the following basis:

60% of the first £500,000 of eligible construction costs.

25% of eligible construction costs above £500,000, up to the maximum grant award.

For larger projects, a blended grant rate is applied based on the total approved grant award. This means all eligible construction costs are reimbursed at the same percentage rate throughout project delivery, simplifying the claims process.
CARES Construction Loan
Applicants may apply for a CARES Construction Loan to fund some or all remaining eligible construction costs, subject to affordability and loan assessment.

Construction grants and loans can be combined. For example, a project with eligible construction costs of £1.5 million could receive a CARES grant of £550,000 and then apply for a loan towards the remaining £950,000.

Loans are available for terms of up to five years. Interest begins to accrue after an initial 18-month interest-free period. Further details are available in the Pre-Contract Credit Information.
Funding limits
The combined value of CARES grant and loan support is capped at £2 million per financial year. Larger projects may be phased across multiple financial years, subject to funding availability and agreed milestones.

The following section provides further details on how Construction Funding is calculated.

Installation of renewable energy technologies.

Grid connection payments.

Purchase of equipment.

Construction and commissioning costs.

Project management and professional advisers.

Client engineer and specialist technical support.

Match funding
Guidance on eligible sources of match funding is available in the Additional Funding Guidance.

How construction grants over £500,000 are calculated

This section is only relevant if you are applying for Construction Funding of more than £500,000.

The combined value of CARES grant and loan support is capped at £2 million per financial year. Construction grant funding is available on the following basis:

60% of the first £500,000 of eligible construction costs.

25% of eligible construction costs above £500,000, subject to the maximum grant award.

For construction projects, CARES uses a single blended intervention rate based on the total approved grant award. This means that all eligible construction costs are reimbursed at the same percentage rate throughout project delivery, making claims simpler to administer.

Worked example: £1.5 million construction project:

The total grant award of £550,000 equates to a blended intervention rate of 36.7%. This means all eligible construction expenditure would be reimbursed at 36.7% throughout project delivery.

You can apply if your organisation is a non-profit distributing Scottish charity or company and meets the CARES eligibility requirements.

Applicants should have a clearly defined project, including the proposed renewable technology, site and delivery approach. Check your eligibility before applying.

Applications can only be submitted during open funding rounds. Before applying, check the latest funding round dates and timescales.

Step 1: Submit an expression of interest

Submit an expression of interest through the CARES Project Portal.

Step 2: Complete eligibility checks

Complete the Organisation Fund Eligibility Check and upload the requested documents through the Project Portal. You'll also need to complete identity verification and anti-money laundering checks.

Step 3: Submit your application

Once your eligibility has been confirmed, you can complete and submit your funding application. Information provided as part of your expression of interest will be pre-populated, so you won't need to enter the same details again.
What happens next?
We'll assess your organisation's eligibility, confirm that your project meets the fund requirements and, if eligible, submit your application for panel assessment and scoring.

We'll assess your organisation's eligibility, confirm that your project meets the fund requirements and, if eligible, submit your application for panel assessment and scoring.

Assessment criteria Short-term considerations Long-term considerations

Financial and technical viability assessment appropriate to the project stage, and an overall consideration of concept and approach.

Will the milestone being delivered help progress the viability of the project?

Are milestone(s) technically possible and deliverable in the time stated?

What is the preferred financial route to completing the project?

Is the overall project idea viable?

Is there a plan for the ongoing progression of the project?

Is there a plan to fund the project(s) and is it realistic and financially sustainable?

Is the technical solution proven?

The expected installed capacity.

The scale of the revenue for the community from the project.

The plan to spend income generated and the impact of this on the community.

Alignment with Scotland's Just Transition outcomes.

Will completion of the milestone help the project build out and realise its benefits?

Are the proposed milestones the right ones for this stage of the project?

Are the goals realistic and is the plan likely to achieve the proposed impact?

Will the project achieve high levels of installed capacity/energy generation relative to the investment?

Is the community benefit from the project likely to be greater than the grant award?

What's the approach to maximising the benefit to the community beyond bill savings.

Is the idea / approach replicable.

Proposed milestones can be met and CARES funding drawn down on time.

Project team, responsibilities, processes and capacity.

Technically sound solution that is deliverable and appropriate.

Is a proven technology being used?

Has good progress to date been demonstrated?

Are the CARES-funded milestone(s) deliverable and provide some timing contingency, before the 15 March 2027?

What are the key actions to ensure the deadline is met?

Does the community and their delivery team demonstrate the right skills and resilience to achieve the milestone(s)?

Are risks relating to delivering the milestone(s) understood?

Has the applicant demonstrated a reasonable plan to construct and energise the project?

Does the applicant demonstrate an understanding of challenges to deliver the project?

Has the community demonstrated long term planning like succession planning for the board, staff, etc?

Is the approach to operation and maintenance appropriate for the project?

Value for money and approach to procuring/ appointing contractors.

Has a sound approach been taken to secure value for money?

Is the proposed approach appropriate for the project stage and spend?

Where the request for funding relates to a multi-year development project, has value for money been demonstrated in work-to-date and through the project plan

Has the community been clear on the approach for achieving value for money for future project stages?

Is the funding for the Project Phase proportional to the overall project? For example, assessing total project development expenditure compared to the capacity and capital costs.

If projects propose to work with preferred or existing contractors for lower value works, for example feasibility, project management and development works, there must be clear rationale as to why this is appropriate at this stage, and you must demonstrate how you will achieve value for money.

For larger scale and construction works, it's expected that an appropriate procurement exercise will be undertaken to test the market and allow a fair process.

In addition to the project eligibility above you must also check your organisational eligibility.

Complete your Organisation Fund Eligibility Check in the CARES Project Portal as early as possible. You must complete the eligibility checks and submit the required documents at least one week before submitting your full application.

The closing date for full applications is noon 14 September 2026.

Eligible applications will be assessed through a competitive panel process. Funding decisions will be confirmed once overall programme funding and approval to award new funds has been received from the Scottish Government.

Approved projects must complete their funded activities and submit all funding claims by 15 March 2027. We encourage applicants to start projects and submit claims as early as possible to allow for any unforeseen delays.

Most renewable energy projects take several years to develop and deliver. You may apply for further CARES funding in future phases of your project, but future funding cannot be guaranteed and any new application will be assessed on its own merits.

Important
Funding is not formally committed until you have received, signed and returned a Grant Offer Letter.

We understand that community energy projects are challenging, and a degree of flexibility is required to help projects progress. We want to make sure that CARES funding can support community organisations to fill gaps, support a range of projects and address project challenges outside of the timings of the Community Energy Growth Fund.

You can apply for CARES Resilience Fund if your project meets the guidance for the Community Energy Growth Fund (except meeting application deadline dates) and you can evidence an urgent deadline for funding to keep your project on track. The funding can also be used to support operational projects in exceptional circumstances.

You can also apply if you have an existing CARES award and Local Energy Scotland has confirmed your request should be managed through the Resilience Fund rather than a change process.

Useful resources

Solar panels toolkit

The solar PV module introduces you to the different ways you can develop a solar photovoltaic (PV) project, including a step-by-step guide.

Rooftop solar guide

This guide breaks down the development of rooftop solar PV projects into nine stages. For each stage of the project, the guide highlights the roles and responsibilities for community energy organisations and building owners, and the agreements and documents necessary.

Project model: solar PV installation on a community building

This project model is aimed at local communities looking to install solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on a community building.

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The Community Energy Generation Growth Fund aims to support community groups across Scotland to set up renewable energy generation projects.

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The Walled Garden and Wisecraft invite you to our creative wellbeing clients' art work exhibition. These are based on our interpretation of 'The Decider Skills'. These are useful coping strategies, we can use in every day life, to help improve our mental wellbeing. These skills can benefit everyone so please come along to support our clients and learn some skills too!

Free event, donations welcome.

14th - 17th September in both locations.

Opening event at the Walled Garden Saturday 12th September 10 -2pm cafe open.

Closing event at Wisecraft Thursday 17th September 7 - 8.30pm tray bakes available

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Available on the TSI portal for free - ask us (TSI PK) for the code.

This new course guides you through the requirements for employing staff in your organisation. It expands our online learning and support, helping third-sector organisations with their HR and Health & Safety responsibilities.

This course is particularly useful for organisations that are considering employing staff for the first time, as well as those in the early stages of becoming an employer. It is also a valuable refresher for anyone looking to strengthen their understanding of employment law.

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Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector

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New HR Essentials Course for Third Sector Organisations - GCVS

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Access a free HR Essentials course for charities, groups and social enterprises. Learn employment law, contracts and HR best practice.

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CCIF supports a wide range of initiatives, including mental health, environmental sustainability, equality, diversity and inclusion, and education and employability. Through this funding, communities are able to improve wellbeing, reduce isolation and access essential skills and resources, helping people feel more connected, resilient and supported. Customer & Community Investment Fund | LNER Open now until 31st august

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Customer & Community Investment Fund | LNER

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The Customer & Community Investment Fund offers funding for community projects along the east coast mainline. Find out how to apply here.

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Participatory Budgeting - Climate Change and Cost of Living.

Community groups design projects​

Members of the public decide how public money is spent​

Funding is allocated by Council Ward, with residents in each ward voting on local proposals - replacing the previous Local Action Partnership approach​.

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Corporate Powerpoint - Green Living Fund

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Free training sessions coming up in August and September!

🔵Supporting pregnant women in the asylum process
📅Friday 28th August 2026, 12 - 1pm (on Zoom)
Join us to learn how to support pregnant women navigating the asylum process and explore our newly developed resource designed to strengthen understanding and practice in this area. Open to those based in Scotland only.

🔵Understanding the move on process and how to support new refugees
📅Tuesday 1st September 2026, 12 - 1pm (on Zoom)
By attending this session, participants will develop their understanding of the experiences and challenges faced by new refugees following a positive decision on their asylum claim. You will also be introduced to the resources we have available. Open to those based in Scotland only.

🔵Introduction to working with interpreters
📅Tuesday 10th September 2026, 2 - 3pm (on Zoom)
This session will introduce the core principles for working confidently and effectively with interpreters, and you'll have the chance to apply your learning through group activities and reflecting on real world scenarios. Open to those based in the UK.

🔵Supporting refugees in healthcare settings
📅Tuesday 15th September 2026, 3 - 4pm (on Zoom)
This session explores healthcare rights for refugees and people in the asylum process. You will develop your understanding of how healthcare access works in practice for this community and explore barriers and challenges that can affect access to services. Open to those based in Scotland only.

Register your interest here: https://ow.ly/CJMN50ZyQys

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Thursday 17th September Online 10am - 12pm

The changes to PVG legislation in April 2025 amended who needs to be checked and what the criteria are that bring people into PVG.

Volunteer Scotland Disclosure Services and Perth & Kinross Third Sector Interface will be running a session on September 17th 2026 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, this will start off as an information session covering the following areas of PVG,

how you can access PVG checks,

how we get the PVG results back,

who requires to be checked,

who can see the disclosure information

and does being checked by one group cover me for all volunteering across different groups.

Following that we’ll run a Q&A for the last 15 minutes or so. The Q&A part will be your opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the disclosure process, these do not have to be related to any of the topics above or what will be covered on the day, this is your opportunity to ask any questions you may have around any aspect of PVG.

The disclosure scheme guidance was amended by Disclosure Scotland in December 2025 with a short further update in May 2026 and VSDS are looking to get updated information out to as many groups as possible to ensure that everyone is meeting their requirements around who needs to be checked and when.

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PVG information session and your chance to get answers to your PVG questions.

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From law to reality: Implementing the UNCRC Act in practice

Date: 27th October 2026
Time: 2:00 – 3:30pm GMT
Location: Microsoft Teams

Join Together (Scottish Alliance for Children’s Rights) for the first session of our 2026/2027 webinar series, designed to support those working with and for children to embed children’s rights in their practice. The webinar draws on learning from our 2026 State of Children’s Rights Report, evidence from our membership and international reflections to grapple with how children’s rights can be implemented in practice, using the five principles of a Children’s Human Rights Approach: embedding, equality and non-discrimination, empowerment, participation and accountability.

Learning from other countries that have incorporated the UNCRC into their domestic legal frameworks, this first webinar explores what it takes to implement children’s rights legislation in practice. We will use this learning to reflect on Scotland’s work to implement the UNCRC Act so far, with case study examples exploring resource constraints, leadership, and children’s evolving capacities.

Sign up here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b681aadf-f421-49b2-99df-7088efd23627@c6a50420-859f-4eee-ac98-54ef35ca51d1

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Date: 27th October 2026
Time: 2:00 - 3:30pm GMT
Location: Microsoft Teams

Join Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) for the first session of our 2026/2027 webinar series, designed to support those working with and for children to embed children's rights in their practice. The webinar draws on learning from our 2026 State of Children's Rights Report, evidence from our membership and international reflections to grapple with how children's rights can be implemented in practice, using the five principles of a Children's Human Rights Approach: embedding, equality and non-discrimination, empowerment, participation and accountability.

Learning from other countries that have incorporated the UNCRC into their domestic legal frameworks, this first webinar explores what it takes to implement children's rights legislation in practice. We will use this learning to reflect on Scotland's work to implement the UNCRC Act so far, with case study examples exploring resource constraints, leadership, and children's evolving capacities.

Sign up here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b681aadf-f421-49b2-99df-7088efd23627@c6a50420-859f-4eee-ac98-54ef35ca51d1

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From law to reality: Implementing the UNCRC Act in practice

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Together is an alliance of Scottish children’s charities that works to improve the awareness, understanding and implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). We do this by: promoting the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child;
helping children’s organisations to integrate the UNCRC into their work;
monitoring and reporting on the progress made at a Scottish and UK level.
Our growing membership is made up of a range of children’s charities, from small local playgroups through to large international charities, alongside individuals, academics and professionals with an interest in children’s rights.

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Status of Young Women in Scotland: Digital Violence 

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We want to to hear from you.

The below survey is open to young women, trans women and non-binary people aged 16–30 who currently live in Scotland. Taking part is entirely optional, but doing so will help us to better understand the issues facing young women in Scotland today. By sharing your views, you are directly taking part in changing things for the better for young women and girls – we will use the findings to engage with the government, decision-makers and service providers to make sure young women’s voices are listened to.

Taking part should take no more than 20 minutes, and all responses are anonymous and confidential. As a thank you for your time, you can enter a prize draw for a £50 Prezzee voucher and a limited edition scarf, made from 100% lambswool in The Young Women’s Movement’s custom centenary tartan.

This work has been made possible by Inspiring Scotland’s Ideas for Change fund.

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Tue, 15 Sep, 12pm - 1pm Online Event Discover how small changes to the way we communicate can make workplace messages more accessible and inclusive for everyone.

Office moves, policy changes, events, service updates, training, or new opportunities; communication is at the heart of every workplace every day.

Yet, sending the same message across all your channels and platforms does not mean all your employees will experience it in the same way.

For example, one that works well in email format may not work as a Microsoft Teams message, where people are following multiple threads and feeds.

A poster designed for a noticeboard may lose some of its key messaging when adapted into a social media post.

Join Passion4Social and Disability Equality Scotland for a practical 60-minute webinar as we take one everyday workplace announcement and explore how the same message can be adapted for different audiences, communication channels and access needs.

Through authentic lived experience examples and practical demonstrations, we will show how accessibility can easily be built into communication from the very beginning, rather than treating it as an afterthought, or creating separate versions of your content for disabled colleagues.

Learn how small changes to language, structure, design and delivery can make information easier for everyone to find, understand and act on.

Participants will leave with:

- A better understanding of common accessibility barriers in everyday workplace communications

- Practical techniques for adapting one message across different audiences and communication channels

- Improvements they can immediately apply to their own communications

- A clearer understanding of how accessible communication benefits everyone

On the day we will cover:

- Common barriers in workplace communications, including email, digital content, social media and verbal presentations

- Ways to adapt a single message for different communication channels and audiences

- Practical examples, showing how to bake accessible design into your communications from day one

- An audience Q and A

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Inclusive Communication with Passion4Social and Disability Equality Scotland

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Discover how small changes to the way we communicate can make workplace messages more accessible and inclusive for everyone.

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An intro into Financial Wellbeing for Third Sector Practitioners

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Online - 3 hours - Wed 23rd September - 1pm

Our 'Introduction to Financial Wellbeing: Training for Third Sector Practitioners' course is for anyone working directly with people within the third sector who do not necessarily provide money advice but would benefit from feeling more confident in talking to their service users about money worries they may have.

This course has been designed to examine and understand the essential elements of financial wellbeing, exploring the challenges and barriers that prevent many individuals from achieving it. New topics include the lasting impact of the cost-of-living crisis, digital exclusion, poverty, and domestic abuse. The course also highlights practical strategies to overcome these barriers and enhance financial wellbeing through effective money guidance.

This free course is open to everyone, with a special focus on those in supportive roles. It provides participants with valuable insights into the link between financial wellbeing and overall wellbeing. The course also explores practical methods to integrate money guidance and financial education into their services, helping their clients take meaningful steps toward financial stability and confidence.

The training is interactive and includes group activities and breakout room discussions to support shared learning, reflection, and practical application of the topics covered.

*Please note that these sessions do not cover benefits or debt advice.

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As you will be aware, AI is bringing many new opportunities but is also creating new risks.  AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) is one of these - there has been an upsurge in CSAM online as a result and there are even apps to 'nudify' innocuous photos.  The Internet Watch Foundation and the National Crime Agency has produced new guidance for parents and carers, alongside their existing guide for practitioners. Please share within your networks:

Here is the guide for practitioners:  ai-guidance-scotland-final.pdf

Here is the guide for parents and carers: AI Child Sexual Abuse Imagery: Parent Safety Guide

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The Walled Garden and Wisecraft (PKAVS)Perth, Perth and Kinross

Tuesday, September 1  •  1 PM - 3 PM

Join us for our next Volunteer Managers' Forum where we connect, learn and work together to improve volunteering locally.

Agenda -

Housekeeping

TSI Updates: The brand new Be the Change

Tea & chats

Table top questions

Feedback.

If you would like to add anything to the agenda please don't hesitate to reach out!

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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

S eptember 21 and 22, 2pm-4pm (2 half days)

Core Concepts in Human Rights

August 10 and 11, 2pm-4pm (2 half days)

Governance

September 7, 2pm-4pm

PANEL Workshop: Human Rights and Equalities in Practice

August 24, 1pm-4pm

Volunteering

A ugust 18, 1pm-4pm

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

Find out more on our Courses pages on our website.

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When: 12:00 - 1:00pm, Tuesday 15 September 2026
Where: Teams Call - online, Anywhere with an internet connection and browser, Fife
This event is being organised by Fife Voluntary Action
This particular event is free to attend, so no payment is required.

FVA lunchtime learning sessions are aimed at raising the skills and capacities of local service providers interested in improving or enhancing their provision in Fife.

Electricity bills are high these days! And Cosy Kingdom can help small third sector organisations to manage their bills with the added benefit of making their energy use more climate friendly.

At this session, Michael Hildrew from Cosy Kingdom will help 3rd sector organisations, small businesses and community groups to understand:

A basic "building" energy efficiency health-check

Some energy efficiency hints and tips for organisations and their staff/volunteers

How small organisations be climate confident and take control of their energy and resources

Where to get support on decarbonisation of heating systems, including useful information on funding

Making referrals for audits, funding options and additional support

Where to get support if you want to make sustainable changes

Creating a "Green Team" in your organisation to help grow the change and make the transition easy

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

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Free Event

Hopefest Saturday 29th August 11 - 3

Murray Royal Football Pitch

Music, bands, old skool sports, stalls & special guest DJ's from FreedUp

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Walk in hope with the Alcohol and Drug Partnership

Friday 21st August 11am North Inch

All welcome

See the person not the symptom.

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Perth Autism Support is delivering a series of training events for professionals and community members across Perth and Kinross. The aims of the training are:

Deliver a brief overview of Neurodiversity and provide an introduction to general understanding of autism, how we can look beneath what we see to realise the underlying reasons and what this may mean for autistic individuals.

Thinking about what we understand about autism, we will discuss some practical supports that can be implemented for autistic individuals.

Moving forward, think about strategies to try and any challenges that you may feel in implementing any change and a general Q&A on autism with our trainers.

Those who attend the training will also benefit from additional further consultation and support from Perth Autism Support.

Please note that these are small group, practical sessions, so places are limited. Please ensure you’re able to attend before booking.

Perth Autism Support

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Supporting children and young people under the age of 18 and their families throughout Perth & Kinross, Perth Autism Support is the only autism specific service for children in the area.

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The CLD team at Education Scotland has recently developed and published nine new professional learning activities (PLAs) that are particularly relevant for CLD practitioners and leaders. PLAs are short self-directed interactive learning materials that allow you to save your responses and reflections to keep a record of your learning. The new PLAs cover:

Mis & dis-information

STEM in CLD

Youth Awards in schools and community settings (part 1 and 2)

Learning for Sustainability for CLD

Inclusive practice & dyslexia in CLD

New Scots Integration Strategy

Attendance: Power of partnerships

Improving racial literacy in CLD

Accessing these new self-directed learning opportunities is quick and easy. A wide range of PLAs including these new ones can be found here: Self-directed professional learning | Professional Learning | Education Scotland. If you don’t already have an account it is quick and easy to register for one.

We are always looking for feedback on our professional learning offer. If you would like to share your experience or suggest themes for new PLAs please contact Susan.Epsworth@educationsacotland.gov.scot

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Centre for Sustainable Energy are a national, independent energy charity based in Bristol. They’re offering funding to grassroots organisations to provide energy saving advice and support to vulnerable households to help them stay safe and warm. The scheme is funded by three gas distribution networks: SGN, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), and Wales and West Utilities (WWU).

Grants of £8,000 - £14,000 are available for projects to deliver:

Personalised energy advice

Carbon Monoxide safety awareness

Support to join the Priority Services Register (a simple sign up which offers extra security and support in the event of an unplanned power outage)

Other wellbeing and crisis support including benefits checks, support with digital skills and support to access emergency funding schemes

This fund is aimed at small, grassroots organisations who have experience supporting people who are vulnerable and most at risk of fuel poverty. Training will be provided to successful applicants so previous experience providing energy advice is not required.

Organisations must be based within the SGN, NGN and WWU network areas and project delivery should take place between 1 September 2026 and 31 May 2027.

The deadline to apply is 11am on Monday 10 August 2026. Find out more and how to apply here.

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A fund administered by CSE that supports grassroots organisations who are helping to tackle fuel poverty in local communities.

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Online - 5 weeks

Service Design Academy

A supportive first step towards employment - fully funded online training for parents in Perth and Kinross.

This course focuses on confidence, communication, teamwork and problem-solving through practical, hands-on activities. You'll learn through a local employability design challenge, working together to explore everyday experiences and build skills that are directly relevant to work and life.

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Core Skills for Employability | 5-week course supporting employability

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This five-week online course is designed to help parents build confidence, develop practical skills, and take positive steps towards employment.

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SCA Community Learning Exchange funding is now open

The Community Learning Exchange (CLE) fund offers small sums of funding to enable visits which build mutual support across the community sector through peer to peer learning – the best way to test and develop new ideas is to learn from people already on the journey themselves!

Any community organisation in Scotland can apply for this but need to be endorsed by an existing SCA (Scottish Community Alliance) member.  Nourish is a member and have already supported a number of organisations to access this so get in touch with us if you want to apply for a food-based learning exchange.

Thanks,

Irina

https://www.nourishscotland.org/join-us/

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Community Learning Exchange

The Community Learning Exchange, funded by the Scottish Government, is one of the ways we seek to support local community activity and invest in the work of our membership across Scotland.

What is the Community Learning Exchange fund?

The Community Learning Exchange (CLE) fund offers small sums of funding to enable visits which build mutual support across the community sector through peer to peer learning - the best way to test and develop new ideas is to learn from people already on the journey themselves!

What is a Community Learning Exchange?

A CLE supports peer learning - virtually or in person - by covering the costs of a visit to another group or organisation to share learning and develop practice you would like to make happen in your community. Each in person CLE involves travelling to the location you'd like to learn from. CLE's are a fantastic opportunity to collaborate and build networks of support across our sector.

Who can apply?

Funding is to support community groups across Scotland. To be eligible, applicants need to be endorsed by the relevant SCA Member Network.

What next?

Take a look through the Case Studies to get a flavour of what is possible through the fund.

Next, read over the Guidance and FAQs to gain an insight into the what is and isn't eligible, to ensure you have all the information you need to apply and to understand the fund requirements.

After that, all that's left to do is apply!

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The survey is open for responses until Sunday, 9th August. Carers deserve meaningful support—and your voice is central to creating it.
Please use this form to share what matters to you and what you would hope to see in a CHSS peer support network for carers. If you would like to hear more about our developments in relation to carers, please provide your name and email address.

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The Curve  - free training session

AI Automation: Getting Strategic

Wednesday 12th August, 10:00 – 11:30 AM Online, on Zoom

Automation and AI get talked about a lot right now, and most of it doesn’t help. This session cuts through the noise. Deborah Butler will walk through what automation actually is, what AI adds on top of it, and where the two genuinely save time for a small team.

Expect real examples, not theory: enquiries logged without anyone touching a spreadsheet, replies sent automatically, admin that used to eat an afternoon now running in the background. You’ll leave knowing the difference between automation and AI, what’s realistic to set up with the tools you already have, and where to start if your organisation hasn’t touched any of this yet.

Led by Deborah Butler

Deborah is a Scotland-based AI and Automation consultant who helps small businesses and organisations connect their tools and get real use out of AI and Automation. She is a Zapier Silver Solutions Partner and certified Zapier mentor, a ClickUp Certified Practitioner, and a Lovable AI Partner, with 12 years of web development experience behind her before she moved into AI and Automation. She also teaches on the 100 School AI bootcamp.

Meeting Registration - Zoom

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: The Curve; AI Automations - Getting Strategic. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: The Curve; AI Automations - Getting Strategic. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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

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Understanding Spreadsheets - Microsoft Excel Training

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Are you using Excel to manage budgets or keep records? Would you like to learn how to get more out of the application?

TSI PK have partnered with University of Dundee and Gannochy Trust to give you access to industry standard online learning, as well as the opportunity to gain Microsoft Office Specialist certification.

Based on the GMetrix self-directed training package, you can work through training exercises that cover 50 main functions of Excel.

The online package is designed for you to work through at your own pace, but we can offer an enhanced level of support through University of Dundee, with three online sessions available to participants as well as one in-person support session.

Induction to the programme will be on 2nd September and online examination, for those wanting to take the certificate route, will be on 27th November.

Participants will be asked to take part in a survey and structured interview as part of a long term research project led by University of Dundee.

This offer is open to anyone working or volunteering in the third sector in Perth & Kinross.

Sign up here to reserve your place https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1994827267055

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Join us online to master Excel basics and boost your spreadsheet skills with easy, fun training!

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The Green Living Fund 2026 will open for applications on 24 August 2026 (11.00am)

The fund provides grants for community-led projects that help tackle climate change while also supporting communities with the cost of living. A total of nearly £252,000 is available across Perth and Kinross council wards.

What projects can be funded?

Projects should contribute to one or more of the following themes:

Energy – reducing energy consumption, improving efficiency, or supporting renewable energy initiatives.

Transport – encouraging active travel and reducing transport emissions.

Waste – reducing, reusing, repairing, sharing and recycling resources.

Resilience – helping communities adapt to climate impacts such as flooding, drought and extreme weather.

Nature – improving biodiversity, greenspaces and local food growing.

Engagement – raising awareness and encouraging community action on climate issues.

Who can apply?

Applications are welcome from community organisations including:

Community groups

Community councils

Charities

Partnerships of eligible organisations

Please note that individuals, schools, sole traders and certain commercial organisations are not eligible to apply.

Application Timeline

24 August 2026 – Applications open

5 October 2026 – Applications close

26 October – 23 November 2026 – Public voting period

Results announced by 4 December 2026

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online using Microsoft Forms.

Application Form: Green Living Fund 2026 - Participatory Budgeting – Fill in form

Please note: The application form will not be active until 24 August 2026, when the fund officially opens.

Information Webinars

To help groups learn more about the fund, eligibility criteria and application process, we will be running two online information sessions:

Webinar 1: Green Living Fund 2026 – Information Webinar (Session 1- Thursday, 13/08/2026 12.00-13.30)

Webinar 2: Green Living Fund 2026 – Information Webinar (Session 2- Tuesday, 18/08/2026 18.00-19.30)

The sessions will provide an overview of the fund, explain the application process and give applicants the opportunity to ask questions.

Further Information

Full guidance and application criteria are attached. We would be grateful if you could share this opportunity with any community groups, organisations or networks that may be interested.

For full details, guidance and application information, visit: Green Living Fund 2026/27

If you have any questions, please contact climatechange@pkc.gov.uk.

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Training Dates

Friday, 25th September 2026

or

Friday, 9th October 2026

Full day, in person training for one person in your organisation.

contact@traumahealingtogether.org

Supporting Trauma Survivors within Ethnically Diverse Communities

Trauma informed and culturally appropriate responsive approaches.

Practical tools and connect with other professionals

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Stay Tuned

Coming soon! Be the Change is getting an upgrade!

Be the Change will be down for maintenance from the 13th of August. Please ensure you have all the details you need to continue any ongoing conversations during that time.

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Support & Connect Training – 2026 dates now open for booking! 🌟

We’re excited to invite services and staff working in Perth & Kinross to join our upcoming Support & Connect Training – a 2-part, face-to-face programme designed to build confidence, strengthen collaboration, and help you support individuals and families more holistically in P & K. Please note that you will need to attend both sessions.

💡 What the training covers:

Using the Social Needs Screening Tool to explore unmet needs.

·                Practising real-life client conversations and learning how to ask sensitive questions with confidence.

·                Navigating the FORT referral system to make connections to the right support, quickly and effectively.

·                 Strengthening multi-agency collaboration and networks.

💬 What past participants said:

✅ “A safe space to practise asking difficult questions.”

✅ “Introduced to social screening for assessing broader client needs.”

✅ “Helped me understand other services and where/how to refer clients.”

✅ “Improved my confidence in discussing financial and wellbeing challenges.”

📅 Sign Up Here:

Cohort 18: Thursday 27th August & 3rd September

🔗 Register here → https://events.humanitix.com/support-and-connect-27-aug-and-3-sep

🕙 Time: 10am - 1pm

📍 Location: North Inch Community Campus, Gowan's Terrace, Perth PH1 5BF

✨ Beyond the skills, this training is a fantastic chance to connect with colleagues across agencies, share learning, and strengthen the support network across Perth & Kinross.

👉 Book your place today and be part of building a stronger, more connected approach to supporting our communities.

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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day skilled level suicide prevention training course that is widely promoted across Scotland.

There are three remaining opportunities this year for staff and volunteers in statutory and third sector organisations to sign up for a place. The dates are:

19 and 20 August 2026 or

09 and 10 September 2026 or

21 and 22 October 2026

For more information or to obtain an application form please contact Susan Duncan, Suicide Prevention Coordinator, SuicidePrevention@pkc.gov.uk.

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If something matters to you about health or care in Perth and Kinross, the HSCP want to hear about it.

They invite you to share your views on health and social care:

Arrange a community conversation in your local area.

Sometimes it's easier to talk. You may like us to come along to:

A local group or community space

A support group

A workplace or organisation

or something you arrange

Where you can:

Talk to us about community priorities

Share lived experience

Co-design ideas for improvement

Topics of conversation could include mental health + wellbeing, ageing well, learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, unpaid carers, primary care, care at home or care in the community, physical disabilities and/or sensory impairments.

To arrange a community conversation in Perth and Kinross please get in touch with the Community Engagement Team:

Email: communityengagement@pkc.gov.uk

Telephone: 07415 172 208

Ongoing opportunity to share your views

You can share open feedback about what matters most to you in health and social care by completing the Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care feedback form.

To find out more please visit the 'Have your say' Hub on the new HSCP website.

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Out of Hours Outreach Support Service Test of Change Project

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Out of Hours Outreach Support Service Test of Change Project

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Do you live in South Perthshire and Kinross-shire? This includes Crieff/ Comrie, Auchterarder, Methven, Bridge of Earn, Glenfarg, Kinross/ Milnathort, Carse of Gowrie and surrounding areas.

Please help us to understand the need for an Out of Hours Outreach Support Service, Test of Change Project, which would deliver support for people living in the area.

The Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership, Social Work Services are working to develop systems to meet local needs across Perth and Kinross for people 16+ for support in mental health and wellbeing, suicide prevention, and substance use. This service would provide support to individuals and/ or their family/ friends who are experiencing emotional overwhelm/ crisis.

We are keen to hear from anyone living in the area with a view on the need for a service and how we could best shape this proposed service. Come along for a chat at one of the following drop-in sessions

Drop-in Sessions:

Thursday 23 July 2026, 2.30pm – 6.30pm, Strathearn Community Campus, Pittenzie Road, Crieff, PH7 3JN

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 3.30 – 6.30pm, Madoch Centre, St Madoes, Glencarse, PH2 7FF

Thursday 30 July 2026, 2.30pm – 6.30pm, Loch Leven Community Campus, The Muirs, Kinross, KY13 8FQ

Tuesday 4 August 2026 2.30pm – 6.00pm, Aytoun Hall, 91–93 High Street, Auchterarder, PH3 1BJ

Tea and coffee will be available at all events.

If you are unable to attend a drop-in session, you can still share your views by completing our survey: Have Your Say in South Perthshire and Kinross-shire

Alternatively, you can share your views by phone on 07415 172 208.

The survey is open from 9 July to 4 August 2026.

For any queries, please email suicideprevention@pkc.gov.uk

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GSK Impact Awards and Community Health Programme 2027

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2027 GSK IMPACT Awards & GSK Community Health programme – open for applications

The GSK IMPACT Awards are for charities with total annual income between £150,000 and £3 million. They are funded by GSK and provide core funding and free training for charities doing excellent work to improve people’s health and wellbeing. Up to 15 awards will be made, ranging from £5,000 to £50,000, plus free training and development valued at a further £13,500. Closing date Wednesday 19 August 2026.

The GSK Community Health programme supports small charities tackling health inequalities with total annual income between £20,000 and £150,000.  Up to 10 charities will receive up to £10,000 in unrestricted funding plus access to free training and development valued at £5,000. Closing date Monday 10 August 2026.

GSK and The King’s Fund encourage organisations to apply that are led by and support people from under-represented backgrounds, people from ethnic minority communities, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.

To apply and find out more go to: www.kingsfund.org.uk/gskimpactawards

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August

Wednesday 10 - 12 and 1 - 3 pm

Sew it, knit it, flip it

Friday 1 - 3pm

Friday Intro to... Needle Felting

Saturday 10 - 12

Saturday Sewcial

Saturday Swap Rail

Tuesday - Saturday 10 - 12 and 1 - 3pm

Shop fabric, haberdashery and handmade in Perth. Budget and planet friendly.

For more info contact: sales-upcycling@cath-org.co.uk

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July LGBTQ+ Activities

More information here: Activities & Events – Rainbow Heartlands LGBTQ+ | Perth & Kinross

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Inspiring Scotland – Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund

The Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund seeks to inspire, encourage, and enable communities to explore and develop ambitious ecosystem restoration projects locally. It also seeks to raise awareness about the importance of local ecosystem restoration and address barriers faced by community-led efforts.

Grants of up to £13,500 are available for community-led ecosystem restoration projects, with an additional £1,500 of professional fundraising support to help develop future funding applications.

Projects can focus on:

* Nature corridors

* Habitat and species restoration

* Freshwater and wetlands

* Coastal and marine initiatives

* Invasive species control

* Enhancing nature in towns, villages and cities

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July 23rd - Online - 12pm to 1pm

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 two speakers 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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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 two speakers 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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Life in Scotland for LGBTQ+ Young People survey

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Life in Scotland for LGBTQ+ Young People survey

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We need your help to make sure as many eligible young people as possible have the chance to take part.

This survey matters because it helps turn young people’s experiences into real change.

Every five years, LGBT Youth Scotland gathers evidence about the lives of LGBTQ+ young people aged 13–25 living in Scotland. The findings are used by politicians, policy makers, youth workers, funders and public services to better understand what life is like for LGBTQ+ young people — and where action is needed.

The 2026/2027 research will give us an up-to-date picture of the issues young people are facing today, while also allowing us to compare experiences across the last 15 years.

The last Life in Scotland for LGBT Young People report (2022) showed why this work is so important:

1,279 LGBT young people shared their experiences, making it the largest response to the Life in Scotland survey ever.

Only 10% of participants rated their experience of school as good, showing why education remains a critical area for change.

The report showed that most areas asked about had not improved since previous research in 2017, meaning fresh evidence is needed to understand current experiences and keep pressure on decision-makers.

The research helps track change over 20 years, comparing young people’s experiences across 2007, 2012, 2017 and 2022.

The evidence gathered will help us:

Show decision-makers including the Scottish Government, Police Scotland, the NHS, education partners and others what LGBTQ+ young people in Scotland need right now

Identify where support, services and policy change are most needed

Adapt LGBT Youth Scotland’s services so they respond to the needs of young people

Inform training, resources, consultation responses and work with national partners

Strengthen funding applications for services that support LGBTQ+ young people

Who can take part?

The survey is open to young people aged 13–25 who identify as LGBTQ+ and live in Scotland.

Click here to open the survey.

It asks about key parts of life in Scotland, including community, safety, health, education, coming out, work, living situations, representation, media and equality. Some questions invite young people to share their experiences in their own words.

How long does it take?

The survey takes around 20-40 minutes to complete, with a ‘return later’ function so young people can come back to it after a break.  It is detailed because we want to properly understand the breadth of young people’s experiences — and use that evidence to push for meaningful change.

How you can help

This time, we want to reach more young people than ever before. You can help by taking one or more of the following actions:

If you are aged 13–25, identify as LGBTQ+ and live in Scotland, please complete the survey and share your experiences.

If you work with young people who may be eligible, please share the survey with them directly.

Share the survey across social media, websites, newsletters and partner networks.

Display the survey poster and QR code somewhere young people can see it.

Find out more on our website here.

Share LGBT Youth Scotland’s launch week posts and follow-up posts on Facebook and Instagram.

Forward this email to colleagues, partners and networks who can help reach LGBTQ+ young people.

Please help us make sure LGBTQ+ young people’s voices are heard. The more young people who take part, the stronger the evidence will be — and the more powerful it will be in shaping services, policy and support across Scotland.

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ACE Group: Paid Lived Experience Opportunity

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ACE Group: Paid Lived Experience Opportunity

Lead Scotland are recruiting people to join a lived experience group. This will be a one off, paid session exploring your experiences with cyber and online safety.

The Accessible Cyber Experiences group (ACE group) is a paid opportunity for people who are disabled, learning disabled, learning differenced, neurodivergent, blind or visually impaired, D/deaf or hearing impaired, or a carer.

The ACE group will meet once for one hour to answer a series of questions in a group discussion setting.

Deadline to apply is Sunday 12th July.

For more info and to apply head to the news section on our website: www.lead.org.uk/2026/06/19/ace-group-paid-lived-experience-opportunity/

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8. Staff Training Opportunity - Zero Stigma Day, HIV - Wise Up, Speak Up, Reach Out

Date: Tuesday 14 July 2026

Time: 15:00 – 16:00

Venue: online at MS Teams

Sign up link: Zero Stigma Day, HIV – Wise Up, Speak Up, Reach Out training Tickets, Tuesday, July 14 • 3 PM - 4 PM GMT+1 | Eventbrite

The PKC Equalities Team is marking Zero Stigma Day. Join them by attending this short session to examine the continuing impact of HIV- related stigma.

Graeme Cockburn, Health Promotion Officer- Sexual Health & BBV, from NHS Tayside will be joining to deliver an online session to explore the continuing impact of HIV stigma and why it remains a public health issue.

Zero Stigma Day is marked in the UK on 21 July 2026 to raise awareness and advocate for people living with HIV. Blood Borne Viruses including HIV continue to play a prominent role in the health profile of Tayside. Whilst there have been a number of exciting developments in HIV care and treatment, the general population are largely unaware of them, leading to negative attitudes and high levels of unnecessary stigma.

This training explores the continuing impact of HIV stigma and why it remains a public health issue. It supports staff to build confidence around current HIV knowledge, understand how stigma shows up in services and systems, and take practical steps to challenge discrimination and promote dignity and inclusion.

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Campaign Links for Reference (July-Dec):

Samaritans Awareness Day - Samaritans Awareness Day

International Youth Day - International Youth Day | United Nations

World Suicide Prevention Day - World Suicide Prevention Day | Campaigns | Samaritans

International Day of Peace - International Day of Peace | United Nations

World Mental Health Day - World Mental Health Day

Poverty Action Sunday - Church Action on Poverty Sunday - Church Action on Poverty

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day | AFSP

International Volunteers Day - International Volunteer Day | United Nations

Human Rights Day - Human Rights Day | United Nations

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Last week the Third Sector Interface (TSI) welcomed guests to attend the inaugural volunteer awards for Perth and Kinross - the VIPK's! 2026 is the UN year of the volunteer and we chose to celebrate PK’s exceptional volunteers with a gala awards ceremony.

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This week the Third Sector Interface (TSI) welcomed guests to attend the inaugural volunteer awards for Perth and Kinross - the VIPK’s! 2026 is the UN year of the volunteer and we chose to celebrate PK’s exceptional volunteers with a gala awards ceremony.

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The University of Leeds has joined forces with over 30 local organisations to develop an online course for volunteers – which is now available absolutely free.

Essential Skills for Volunteers is an open access course aimed at existing volunteers and anyone who may be considering volunteering but doesn’t know where to start.

Learners who complete the course will receive two digital badges - Volunteer Explorer and Volunteer Skills Builder.

Essential Skills for Volunteers will cover four key topics:

Confidence building

Teamwork and communication

Safeguarding (developed with support from NSPCC and Childline)

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The course takes just two and a half hours to complete and can be done in multiple sittings.

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No cash? No problem. The PayazGo lets supporters tap to donate in seconds, and right now, 200 UK charities can get one completely free through the Payaz Small Charity Fund, in partnership with SumUp.

Simple eligibility, five-minute application. Helping fundraising for small charities - Payaz

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The Payaz Small Charity Fund in partnership with SumUp
The Payaz Community Fund is a joint initiative between Payaz and SumUp designed to support small charities across the UK in adopting contactless donation technology. Through this programme, 200 qualifying charities will each receive a free PayazGo contactless donation device (worth £270) to help them tap into the growing trend of cashless giving.

The reality is simple: people carry less cash than ever before. For small charities that rely on public generosity - at events, in high streets, at church doors, and in community centres - this shift in behaviour has created a real funding gap. The Payaz Community Fund exists to close that gap by removing the financial barrier to entry for contactless donation technology.

Applications are open until: 7th August 2026

What Qualifying Charities Receive

We genuinely want to help as many small charities as we can kick off their digital fundraising journey. Qualifying organisations will receive full access to the Payaz Eco-system allowing them to accept donations not only of their new PayazGo but also through easy to set up web pages, QR codes and Direct Debit.

You'll also get access to our management system, where you can generate reports (for Gift Aid etc), understand donors, gather marketing data and much more.

What's the catch?

In exchange for this allocation, charities must meet the required criteria (a small registered charity) and are required to subscribe to the Payaz software platform (for a minimum of 12 months).

Applications closing on: 7th August 2026

Gift Aid and Marketing

Earn 25% more with our Smart GiftAid.
Additionally gather marketing contacts for repeat donation opportunities.

Web Appeals and DD

Easily build web appeal pages, generate QR codes, links and set up Direct Debits.

How to apply

The application process has been designed to take no more than five minutes. Charities will be asked to provide:
* Charity name and registered charity number
* Primary contact name, email address, address and phone number
* Confirmation that they do not currently use a contactless donation device
* Confirmation that they hold a UK bank account in the charity's name
* Confirmation that they agree to sign up for a free SumUp account
* (Optional) A sentence about how they plan to use the device Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful applicants will be notified by email and guided through the next steps.

Eligibility Criteria
We want the application process to be as straightforward as possible. Charities should not have to jump through hoops to access support. The eligibility criteria has been kept deliberately simple, and in most cases Payaz can verify the information without requiring the charity to submit additional paperwork.
To qualify for the Payaz Community Fund, a charity must meet all of the following criteria:
1. Must be a registered charity.
2. No more than 8 full time 'paid' employees. Excludes volunteers. 3. UK-based and currently active.
4. Not currently using a charity specific donation device.
5. Have a UK bank account (to receive donations)6. Agree to sign up for a (free) SumUp account.

Don't miss out!

If you're involved with a small charity, don't miss out on this opportunity to take your digital fundraising to the next level with a FREE contactless giving device and access to the Payaz fundraising eco-system.

We have only 200 devices available so apply now before they're gone!

Who we work with . . .

Since we started in 2019 we've worked with thousands of amazing and diverse organisations who all share the same passion to help others. Here are just a few.

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Payaz are offering a free contactless donation terminal to charitable organisations enabling them to increase their fundraising capability.

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Thanks Izzy for presenting at our June Knowledge Network!

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Aberlour - Family Advice and Community Connections Service

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This week Scottish Government launched a new Childcare Support Fund open to third sector organisations across Scotland. Join us to find out more about the fund and ask questions to the policy team.

Webinar date: Tuesday 23 June, 9.30-10.30am online using Teams.

If you wish to receive the Teams link for the webinar then please register your interest at this link: Information Session – registration form https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WGHJP6X . The link will be sent to all registered participants by Monday evening at the latest.

Please note the webinar is intended only for organisations eligible to apply for funding. To find out if your organisation is eligible follow this link: childcaresupportfund/eligibility

About the Fund

The fund aims to provide short-term, flexible childcare through registered childcare providers, to support families living in, or at risk of, poverty at key times when childcare costs create financial pressure or act as a barrier to employment, training or learning.

The new fund is one of a range of measures set out in the Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan, Bringing Hope, Building Futures, which will help drive further progress in eradicating child poverty. This one-year fund is designed to top up existing support — not replace it — including free childcare hours and Universal Credit childcare payments.

Grants of £250,000 to £1,000,000 will be available to eligible organisations

The application window closes at midnight on 9 July 2026. Successful applicants are expected to be notified in late July 2026, with funding beginning to flow to families over the summer.

To find out more please click on this link. Childcare Support Fund: how to apply - gov.scot

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Information Session - Launch of the Scottish Government Childcare Support Fund – Invitation to Apply

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THRE Webinar - Community Wealth Building Transforming Local Economies

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Join THRE for their latest Lunchtime Webinar on the 30th of June.

In this free Lunchtime Webinar, we’ll be joined by Evelyn Henderson-Child from Centre for Local Economies to explore community wealth building through a human rights and equalities lens.

Community wealth building is an alternative approach to economic development which is now written into law in Scotland. We will explore how community wealth building can serve as a powerful framework for empowerment through economic agency and how it can deliver greater benefits for all through broad ownership of local wealth.

Date and time: Tuesday 30 June, 11.30am-12.30pm
Location: Online on Zoom

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Lunchtime Webinar - community wealth building transforming local economies

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Join THRE for our latest Lunchtime Webinar where we look at how we can transform our local economies so that they work for everyone.

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As the Refugee Festival Scotland approaches the International Café Perth are looking forward to their 'Let's Celebrate' event on Saturday 20th June 4-7pm.

At the event there will be a varied and exciting programme, including performance, food and activities you can join in, suitable for children and adults. It is all free and the International Café Perth are grateful to the Scottish Refugee Council for funding to support this event.

You do not need to book and you can 'drop in' when it suits you.

Join to celebrate the diversity of our community and the important contribution refugees make to our locality.

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Join us at the Scottish Crannog Centre

Take part in planting.

Take advantage of this amazing opportunity to help plant and develop the wonderful Sensory Garden.

When?

10.30am - 2pm

Saturday 18th July

What to bring:

Bring some gardening gloves if you have them, and a packed lunch to enjoy when we are finished before enjoying some time exploring the Crannog site.

Book your space/transport now at info@hpplus.net.

This event is organised by Highland Perthshire Plus. Highland Perthshire Plus supports people with additional support needs (ASN) and/or disabilities and their families to enable them to live and thrive in Highland Perthshire.

To find out more, please visit: Home - Highland Perthshire Plus.

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As part of the Perth & Kinross 'Summer of Hope' sessions, you are invited to join a celebration to all recovery in Crieff Community Hospital on Tuesday 4th August between 11am-3pm.

There will be an art instalment displaying work that has been created by various members and groups in the recovery community, including artwork by those within the Scottish prison system. There will be naloxone training delivered by Hillcrest futures and various 'Hope' stalls manned by groups and services.

Do you have a group or individual who would like to get their artwork displayed, not only at the Crieff event but Blairgowrie and Perth centre too? Please contact Euan at Hillcrest: erutter@hillcrestfutures.org.uk.

If you or your service would like a table at this event, please don't hesitate to get in touch - this is a fantastic opportunity for you to let others know about the services/support offered in the area. For more information contact Kimberley Byron kbyron@pkc.gov.uk, Recovery Officer, Perth & Kinross Alcohol Drug Partnership.

The 'Summer of Hope' sessions are all about challenging stigma, seeing the person not the symptoms, so please be part of this movement - all welcome and refreshments will be provided.

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Perth & Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership would like to hear from autistic people and people with a Learning Disability and/or ADHD, and from families and carers.

Your experiences will help shape future support and services across Perth and Kinross.

Every Monday between 11 May and 8 June, a short survey linked to one of our five priority areas will be shared on our Facebook page, the PK Learning and development web page, and across our key partners’ social media channels.

Monday 11th May – Living Well - Video link: Living Well; Survey link: 'What Matters to You Matters to Us' - Living Well

Monday 18th May – More Choices - Video link: More Choices; Survey link: 'What Matters to You Matters to Us' - More Choice

Monday 25th May – Support Independence - Video link: Support Independence; Survey link: 'What Matters to You Matters to Us' - Support Independence

Monday 1st June – Invest in Learning - Video link: Invest in Learning; Survey link: 'What Matters to You Matters to Us' - Invest In Learning

Monday 8th June – Nurture Inclusive Communities - Video Link: Nurture Inclusive Communities; Survey link: 'What Matters to You Matters To Us' - Nurture Inclusive Communities

For more information and to take part visit PK Learning & Development - What matters to you, matters to us or scan the QR code.

You can pick and choose to complete the areas that matter to you and complete the questions that matter most to you. If you have, or identify as having, a learning disability, ADHD, or autism, we would like to hear from you.

You do not need to be receiving any services or have a formal diagnosis to take part.

This survey is for people aged 16 and over and who live in Perth and Kinross.

We genuinely want to hear from you and learn about your experiences.

Together, we will build a more inclusive Perth and Kinross, because what matters to you truly matters to us.

If you have any questions, need an Easy Read version, would like help to complete the surveys, or just want to talk through any of these topics, please get in touch with Ashley Blundell ablundell@pkc.gov.uk

Thank you for your time and we look forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences.

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New HMRC Funding Opportunity – £11.18 Million Available

HMRC has launched its Voluntary and Community Sector Grant Funding Programme 2027–2030, with grants ranging from £40,000 to £1 million per year available to charities, social enterprises, CICs and community organisations.
The programme will fund organisations helping people who struggle to engage with HMRC, including those experiencing digital exclusion, disability, language barriers, financial hardship, or other complex needs.

Deadline: 3 July 2026
Funding period: April 2027 – March 2030

This is a significant opportunity for advice agencies, welfare rights organisations, disability charities, community support services and organisations working with financially excluded groups. HMRC Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Grant Funding programme 2027 to 2030 - GOV.UK

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HMRC Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Grant Funding programme 2027 to 2030

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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is the UK’s tax, payments and customs authority, with the vital purpose of collecting the money that pays for the UK’s public services, helping families and individuals with targeted financial support, and providing property valuations that support taxation and benefits.

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As part of our strategic review, PKAVS is inviting local people, service users, volunteers, partners and community organisations to join us at one of our upcoming Conversation Cafés.

We want to hear from people who are connected to PKAVS in any way – whether you are an unpaid carer, volunteer, community group member, Shopmobility user, Wisecraft customer, Walled Garden supporter, partner organisation, local resident, or someone who has accessed support through PKAVS.

These informal sessions are an opportunity to share your experiences, tell us what is working well, identify challenges facing local communities, and discuss what support and services may be needed in the future.

Whether you know PKAVS well or have only recently come into contact with us, your views are important and will help shape our future priorities.

The sessions are relaxed, welcoming and open to everyone, with tea, coffee and conversation provided.

Strathearn Arts, Crieff

22 June 2026

10:00am–12:00 Noon

Blairgowrie Town Hall

23 June 2026

10:00ama–12:00 Noon

Aberfeldy Town Hall

1 July 2026

10:00am–12:00 Noon

Perth Theatre (The Space)

3 July 2026

10:00am–12:00 Noon

We hope you can join us and help shape the future of PKAVS!

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Check out our new Knowledge Network Hub on our website, here you can learn all about the organisations that have already featured in Knowledge network event. https://www.thirdsectorpk.org.uk/support/tsi-knowledge-network-hub/

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Funding Opportunity: Healthy Heart Grants Now Open

Heart Research UK’s Healthy Heart Grants are now open!

Grants of up to £15,000 are available to support new community projects for adults that help promote heart health and reduce the risk of heart disease.

Projects should focus on one or more of the following:

* Healthy eating

* Physical activity

* Smoking

* Alcohol consumption

Applications will close on the 8th July 2026. Healthy Heart Grants - Heart Research UK

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We offer charities and community interest groups up to £15,000 to power vital projects that aim to prevent heart diseases and promote nutrition, activity, wellbeing and education.

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Round 4 of the Youth Arts Open Fund has launched - apply now! 🎨

This fund supports freelance artists or organisations to deliver arts activity for children and young people – primarily those who have traditionally found it hardest to access such opportunities.

🙋 Freelance - up to £10k
🏢 Organisations - up to £20k
🚨 Apply by 21st July 2026

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The Youth Arts Open Fund Is Now Open for Applications

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We’re pleased to share that the new Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) website is now live.

Whether you are a member of the public, part of HSCP staff, or working with one of our partner organisations or third sector services, the new website has been developed with you in mind.

Over time, it became clear that we needed a more central, organised and accessible space for HSCP information.

Previously, content sat across different platforms and was not always easy to find, update or maintain. The new website brings everything together into one clear, structured and easy-to-use platform.

This will help ensure that:

Information is easier to find

Content is kept up to date

Services are clearly explained

People can access the right support at the right time

It also gives us a stronger foundation for improving how we communicate in the future.

The website has been designed to make it simple to explore and navigate, whether you know exactly what you’re looking for or just need to browse.

You’ll find:

Information about health and social care services

Support for individuals, families and carers

Guidance and resources

Links to partner organisations and national support

Everything is structured to be clear, accessible and easy to follow, helping people find what they need quickly.

Visit the website: https://www.perthandkinrosshscp.scot/

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📌Closing Date: 1 Sept 2026, 12PM

The You're Only Young Once (YOYO) Fund re-opened! The You’re Only Young Once (YOYO) Fund is part of Corra and The Scottish Government’s The Way Forward for Families Partnership. This fund focusses on improving the lives and outcomes for children, young people and families in Scotland who are affected by drugs and alcohol, with priority given to those projects that children, young people and families help to design. The fund has been designed by young people with £50,000 available in grants of up to £10,000 to organisations with a track record of delivering services specifically for children, young people and families affected by drugs and alcohol. Applications need to demonstrate strong partnership approaches, a commitment to taking a Whole Family Approach, and to meaningfully involve children, young people and families in the design and development of their proposals.  Head over to the Corra website to have a read of the full fund criteria: YoYo - You're Only Young Once Fund Corra Foundation

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Yoyo Grant: Find out about funding for community-led projects empowering young people across Scotland with up to £5,000 in support.

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Try our new easy, peasy, lemon squeezy free policy downloads - 65+ of them, by clicking the button below.  Other organisations also produce policies but charge at least £100 to access these. All of our policies are free.  In the first week, more than 1000 were downloaded.

View All Policies here https://www.charityexcellence.co.uk/policies/

We know that what policies you might need often isn't terribly clear, so we've expanded and improved our guidance and all of our  policies have been updated to be 'AI Ready' where necessary.

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Supporting Neurodivergent Children Who Have Developmental Trauma

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Supporting Neurodivergent Children Who Have Developmental Trauma

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Online, Wednesday 2 September  •  9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Overview

This session is for staff or volunteers who are supporting neurodivergent children within the Third Sector in Perth & Kinross, Scotland.

Supporting or caring for a neurodivergent child calls for adults to be attuned, proactive, and flexible. When developmental trauma from adverse childhood experiences is also in play, the need for a highly skilled, needs-led and trauma-informed approach becomes even more essential.

This course is designed for professionals and care givers, offering a deeper understanding of the many ways neurodivergent children may experience the world, and how those experiences can, in themselves, be trauma-inducing even without the added layer of adversity.

Participants will strengthen their knowledge of neurodivergence through a trauma-informed lens and develop proactive, practical responses that reduce daily stressors, helping children feel safer and more regulated at home, in school, and in the community.

In this course we will explore:

• What is neurodivergence

• Developmental trauma and the neurodivergent brain – another layer of stress

• Creating sensory sensitive environments

• Nurturing safe relationships - meeting the child where they are at

• Stage not age – understanding the role of executive functions

• The self-regulation framework – collaborative problem solving to minimise distress

• Using visual supports

This training is brought to you by the Third Sector Interface and Regulated Child, funded by the Gannochy Trust.

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This session is for staff or volunteers who are supporting neurodivergent children within the Third Sector in Perth & Kinross, Scotland.

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July 1st - 6:30pm-8:30pm - Perth Art Gallery Tickets: £10, under 18 £5, free carers tickets available.

Welcome to the inaugural volunteer awards for Perth and Kinross - the VIPK's!

We are pleased to invite you to celebrate the amazing people from across Perth and Kinross who give their time and energy freely to our communities making our communities stronger everyday. Awards will be presented, light food and drink will be provided and there will be a raffle on the night. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Welcome to the inaugural volunteer awards for Perth and Kinross - the VIPK’s! Who is your VIPK?

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Managing Relationships in the Third Sector

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Online - Wednesday 29 July -  1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Managing Relationships in the Third Sector

Training session provided by Scottish Mediation, hosted by the TSI and funded by The Gannochy Trust.

Working or volunteering in charities and voluntary organisations can be deeply rewarding—but managing relationships can also be challenging. The passion and commitment people bring to the third sector, combined with the complex dynamics between employees, trustees, volunteers and partners, can increase the risk of misunderstanding and conflict. Partnership working, where different values, cultures and priorities meet, can further highten tensions..

This three-hour online workshop provides a practical opportunity to explore:

the common causes of conflict in the third sector and how disputes can escalate

effective approaches to managing relationships and addressing complaints

constructive ways to resolve disagreements before they become entrenched

Facilitated by experienced practitioners from Scottish Mediation, the session draws on established mediation techniques and also offers clear insight into how mediation works, when it is most effective, and how it can support healthier organisational relationships.

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Standards for Young People accessing services for Drugs and Alcohol

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Standards for Young People accessing services for Drugs and Alcohol

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The survey will be open until Friday 26th June.

In December 2025, the Scottish Government launched the Standards for Young People Accessing Treatment or Support for Alcohol or Drugs, which set out what young people should expect when seeing help for their own alcohol or drug use.

As part our work supporting Children, Young People and Families across Perth and Kinross ADP, we would like to understand how services working with children, young people and families are currently meeting these standards, and what we might need to do to improve service delivery and outcomes for young people. Please could we ask that you share this self-evaluation survey as widely as possible within your service area; we are keen to collect feedback from staff at all levels within services, and across different tiers of services.

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Webinar: Basics about Adult Support and Protection

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Please find attached a link to a short, general introduction to Adult Support and Protection. It includes a clear description of what ASP is, types of harm, what to do if you have a concern, and examples to support learning.

If your organisation would benefit from further information on Adult Support and Protection, please contact with Iain Wilkie iwilkie@pkc.gov.uk

ASPire 2026: Learn all the basics about Adult Support and Protection (webinar) - Iriss

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This is an ASPire webinar from February 2026. It is a short, general introduction to Adult Support and Protection. It includes a clear description of what ASP is, types of harm, what to do if you have a concern, and examples to support learning. Slides for the session are attached, along with additional useful links.…

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Bet You Can Help Now!

A free 2 hour upskilling session, available online or in person, covering:

Understanding gambling-related harms

Recognising signs and risk factors

Having supportive conversations and interventions

Awareness of treatment and support pathways

Bet You Can Help Training | RCA Trust

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Talking compassionately about Death, Dying and Bereavement

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Talking compassionately about Death, Dying and Bereavement

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Online - Thursday 18th June - 1:30PM -4PM

This training provided by Cruse will build your confidence and insight to the differing expressions of grief responses following bereavement

This training will build your confidence and insight to the differing expressions of grief responses following bereavement; and support you to convey compassionate responses, whilst demonstrating genuine understanding and support.

Course content:

· Build confidence to communicate with compassion to those who are grieving, following bereavement.

· Consider grief in the context of your role.

· Establish our current understanding of grief’s purpose, explore processes and models that help individuals’ understanding of grief, including the residual impact of the pandemic.

· Increase understanding of how grief affects the way we function and communicate throughout the grief process.

· Develop an understanding of compassionate conversations which in turn increase confidence in discussing grief themes.

· Consider the impact of working with grief themes and how to manage individual self-care and wellbeing.

This training is brought to you by the Third Sector Interface and Cruse Scotland, funded by the Gannochy Trust.

GRIEF HEALTH WARNING

“Cruse Scotland training deliveries are interactive and will invite attendees to share experiences of grief and hear others experiences. Participants attending who identify as actively grieving are asked to consider their wellbeing needs before attending.”

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This training provided by Cruse will build your confidence and insight to the differing expressions of grief responses following bereavement

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The Green Community Grants Programme offers one-year flexible funding for not-for-profit groups in England, Scotland and Wales with an annual income between £10,000 and £1 million.

The fund will be open in 2026 for two further application windows:

24 June to 15 July

30 September to 21 October

Grants of up to £25,000 are available.

To be eligible for funding, you must have been operating for a minimum of 12 months and your organisation's main aims and objectives must fit with one of the two funding themes:

Contributing to nature recovery and responding to the climate emergency

Improving nature-rich spaces and access to them

Whilst your organisational objects or purpose should fit one of these two themes, funding can also be used for a wider range of sustainable activities, including recycling, litter picking, beach cleans or sustainable transport.

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A programme offering grants up to £25,000 for not-for-profit groups in England, Scotland and Wales.

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https://rainbowheartlands.co.uk/activities/

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06. LGBTQ+ Activities & Events - June 2026

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Online, Thursday 25th June, 11am-12pm.

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 Izzy Jones from Rewilding Denmarkfield and Billy Morrison from Aberlour 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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Eventbrite - TSI (Perth & Kinross) presents TSI Knowledge Network - Thursday, 25 June 2026 - Find event and ticket information.

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Volunteering Development Summit – Fife

If you support or manage volunteers, this is a great opportunity to connect, learn and share ideas with others in the sector.

Join colleagues from across Fife for a day of discussions, updates and networking during Volunteers’ Week 🌱

🗓 Thursday 4 June | ⏰ 10am–3:30pm
📍 Glenrothes

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

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The Volunteer Lifecycle - Ethical Endings

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The Volunteer Lifecycle - Ethical Endings

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Online training, Monday 15th June, 2pm, Free (funded by the Gannochy Trust)

This training will provide volunteer leaders with the resources to deal with the end of the volunteering journey in a thoughtful manner.

This training provides an ethical framework for managing all volunteer departures respectfully, consistently, and transparently. It recognises that all volunteer journeys end and embeds this understanding from recruitment onwards. The session covers volunteer-led exits, planned endings, organisational change, performance concerns, and bereavement. It emphasises fairness, wellbeing, clear communication, recognition, and ongoing support throughout transitions. Volunteer leaders are encouraged to normalise leaving, monitor volunteer wellbeing, address issues early, and celebrate contributions and maintaining positive relationships through alumni engagement, and ensuring volunteers never feel trapped, undervalued, or forgotten.

Trainer - Morna O'May, CVA, FRSA

Funded by The Gannochy Trust

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Volunteer Life Cycle - - Ethical Endings

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Green Community Grants applications are open between 1st June and 30th June.

What do they do? They help create healthier communities. They run and help fund practical projects that improve both people and planet health. Since 2023, The Bupa Foundation has donated over £1.5M to help support healthier cities and communities.

Bupa Foundation Green Community Grants offers funding to charities, not-for-profit organisations, local authorities and social housing providers to make local places and spaces greener – ensuring happier and healthier communities across the UK, Republic of Ireland and the Channel Islands.

BUPA also provides support in other ways such as volunteering hours, free wellbeing workshops and pro bono legal support. Support for the charities we work with

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We help create healthier communities. We run and help fund practical projects that improve both people and planet health.

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CATH Futures is a flexible learning, wellbeing, and employability project designed for adults who may struggle to access or sustain mainstream services, education, or employment programmes. It offers a supportive, person-centred approach for individuals who may need additional time, encouragement, flexibility, or confidence-building before progressing into volunteering, training, or employment.

We understand that progression looks different for everyone. Some people may not yet feel ready for structured learning or work-focused activity, while others may already be looking for opportunities to gain qualifications or practical experience. Because of this, CATH Futures is built around staged support, allowing people to engage at a level that feels manageable and realistic for them.

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Fife, Perth & Kinross (Postcode areas PH & KY): Applications are open from Monday 25th May - Sunday 7th June

Dundee & Tayside (Postcode area DD): Applications open from Monday 8th June - Sunday 21st June

Supermarket Sweep | ALDI UK

Supermarket Sweep

Ready, set, dash! Since its launch in 2016, Aldi’s Supermarket Sweep has been bringing excitement to stores across Scotland while making a real difference in local communities. This event gives lucky participants five minutes to race through an Aldi store, filling their trolleys with as many goodies as they can grab. Aldi then matches the total value of the haul and donates it to CHAS, turning every sweep into a win for a worthy cause.

Inspired by the iconic gameshow, you’ll have five minutes to grab everything you can, take home your haul and we’ll match the total value as a donation to CHAS.

Now in its 11th year, Supermarket Sweep has already raised over £60,000 for charities across Scotland, supporting the incredible work CHAS does for over 500 babies, children and young people with life-shortening conditions and their families.

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Ready, set, dash! Since its launch in 2016, Aldi’s Supermarket Sweep has been bringing excitement to stores across Scotland while making a real difference in local communities. This event gives lucky participants five minutes to race through an Aldi store, filling their trolleys with as many goodies as they can grab. Aldi then matches the total value of the haul and donates it to CHAS, turning every sweep into a win for a worthy cause.

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Tayside Mental Health Training Programme

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Tayside Mental Health Training Programme

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NHS Tayside Health Improvement Service are pleased to announce that our new training website is now LIVE and can be viewed here NHS Tayside Health Improvement Training.

This site brings together learning opportunities aimed at building practical knowledge and skills on a range of priority health improvement topics such as mental health and wellbeing, alcohol and drug use, physical activity, workplace health, tobacco, screening, sexual health, and financial insecurity.

All workshops and training courses are free to attend and open to anyone from any sector, who is working or volunteering in Tayside.

You can browse available courses, access resources, and find training relevant to your role and level of experience. Please take a look and share with colleagues who might find it useful.

To be added to our mailing list to receive update information on new training opportunities, please complete this short form -  Microsoft Form - Health Improvement Training Mailing List.

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Tayside Mental Health Training Poster  (2)

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Rewilding Denmarkfield has their Summer Open Day on Sunday 21st June! It promises to be an exciting, family friendly day filled with nature, community, and fun!

From chariot racing to a chance to meet the Denmarkfield Bee and a rewilding site tour...there will be so many things to look at, learn about, and get stuck into.

It will run from 11am-3pm and you can drop in at any time.

More information can be found at bit.ly/beeopenday

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An intro. to Financial Wellbeing: Training for Third Sector Practitioners

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An intro. to Financial Wellbeing: Training for Third Sector Practitioners

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Online - Wednesday, July 8  •  9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Training for Third Sector professionals

Our 'Introduction to Financial Wellbeing: Training for Third Sector Practitioners' course is for anyone working directly with people within the third sector who do not necessarily provide money advice but would benefit from feeling more confident in talking to their service users about money worries they may have.

This course has been designed to examine and understand the essential elements of financial wellbeing, exploring the challenges and barriers that prevent many individuals from achieving it. New topics include the lasting impact of the cost-of-living crisis, digital exclusion, poverty, and domestic abuse. The course also highlights practical strategies to overcome these barriers and enhance financial wellbeing through effective money guidance.

This free course is open to everyone, with a special focus on those in supportive roles. It provides participants with valuable insights into the link between financial wellbeing and overall wellbeing. The course also explores practical methods to integrate money guidance and financial education into their services, helping their clients take meaningful steps toward financial stability and confidence.

The training is interactive and includes group activities and breakout room discussions to support shared learning, reflection, and practical application of the topics covered.

*Please note that these sessions do not cover benefits or debt advice.

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An intro. to Financial Wellbeing: Training for Third Sector Practitioners

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Enable Communities - Perth June Walks

Meeting on Tuesdays from 1.30pm till 3.30pm.

You don't need to be an Enable member to come along! Join us for your weekly walking group. Each week we will try out somewhere new. If you would like to come along please let us know by contacting:

Courtney Ackerman - Community Coordinator - 07483487266 - communities@enable.org.uk

9th June - Blend, South Inch Pavillion, South Inch Park, Perth, PH2 8BU.

16th June - Bell's Sports Centre, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HS

June 23rd - Perth Train Station, Leonard Street, Perth, PH1 8RT

June 30th - Perth Playhouse, 6 Murray Street, Perth, PH1 5PJ

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Online, Thursday 28th May, 11-12pm.

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

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 Anneka Haskins from Facial Palsy Support Group and Erica Duncan from The Starfish Way 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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Art for Wellbeing

Adults

Mondays 1-2pm

Thursdays 7-8pm

Fridays 12-2pm

Addiction Recovery

Tuesdays 2-3pm

Young People 12-15

Wednesdays 4.30-5.30pm

Free, no need to book, materials provided.

All Strong, 3rd Floor Drummond House, Scott Street, Perth, PH1 5EJ

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Supporting Neurodivergent Children who have Developmental Trauma

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Supporting Neurodivergent Children who have Developmental Trauma

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Online, Tuesday 9th June, 9.30am - 1.30pm.

This session is aimed at individuals who are supporting neurodivergent children within the Third Sector.

Supporting or caring for a neurodivergent child calls for adults to be attuned, proactive, and flexible. When developmental trauma from adverse childhood experiences is also in play, the need for a highly skilled, needs-led and trauma-informed approach becomes even more essential.

This course is designed for professionals and care givers, offering a deeper understanding of the many ways neurodivergent children may experience the world, and how those experiences can, in themselves, be trauma-inducing even without the added layer of adversity.

Participants will strengthen their knowledge of neurodivergence through a trauma-informed lens and develop proactive, practical responses that reduce daily stressors, helping children feel safer and more regulated at home, in school, and in the community.

In this course we will explore:

• What is neurodivergence

• Developmental trauma and the neurodivergent brain – another layer of stress

• Creating sensory sensitive environments

• Nurturing safe relationships - meeting the child where they are at

• Stage not age – understanding the role of executive functions

• The self-regulation framework – collaborative problem solving to minimise distress

• Using visual supports

This training is brought to you by the Third Sector Interface and Regulated Child, funded by the Gannochy Trust.

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Supporting Neurodivergent Children Who Have Developmental Trauma

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This session is aimed at individuals who are supporting neurodivergent children within the Third Sector.

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Thanks to the PKC Fairer Communities for all fund, a community celebration is taking place on Sunday 31st May at the Robert Douglas Memorial Institute in Scone to celebrate 150 years since the building first opened as the Scone Public School. The vent will run from 1pm to 4pm.

This event is free (aside from the raffle) and there will be something for everyone including afternoon tea, bouncy castle, children's crafts, pipe band brass band, highland dancers, children's games, Victorian schoolroom + story time, museum area and history of the building.

Everyone is welcome to head along and join in the celebration.

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Drop in Clinic at Perth Minorities Association

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Drop in Clinic at Perth Minorities Association

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The Perth Minorities Association, in partnership with the Citizens Rights Project, is pleased to offer support for EU Settlement Scheme applications through our Immigration and Welfare Drop-In Clinic.
Our team will be available to provide guidance and assistance with related queries.
Clinic Details:
📍 283 High Street, Perth
🕚 11:00am – 3:00pm
Upcoming Dates:
25th May
29th June
27th July

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TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise

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TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise

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The Guide covers insurance, workplace wellbeing, finances, energy costs, management, cyber security, the climate crisis, and much, much more… It also includes an at-a-glance guide to charity bank accounts which we know from feedback from previous years has proved invaluable for helping organisations to make the most of their banking relationships.

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Reducing Energy Costs for Community Groups

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Reducing Energy Costs for Community Groups

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Free webinar for community groups on reducing energy costs - practical advice from Utility Aid on bills, suppliers and savings.

Community groups and organisations across Edinburgh are facing rising energy costs. This FREE one-hour online session with Utility Aid will offer practical support to help you better understand and manage your energy bills.

In this session, they will share how they can support your organisation, including:

Identifying opportunities to reduce energy bills

Switching suppliers and tariffs

Recovering overcharges and billing errors

Managing energy-related administration

This session is designed for community groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations.

Utility Aid has over 20 years’ experience supporting charities and not-for-profit organisations to reduce their energy costs. They work with housing associations, community groups, schools, churches and frontline services, offering tailored advice based on each organisation’s needs and have helped organisations recover over £8 million in overpayments since 2011.

There will be time for questions, and an opportunity to explore how this support could apply to your organisation.

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Reducing Energy Costs for Community Groups - Free Webinar

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Free webinar for community groups on reducing energy costs - practical advice from Utility Aid on bills, suppliers and savings.

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Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace  - Funded Training

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Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace  - Funded Training

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Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace - Friday, June 19th, 10 -12, In person - Perth Autism Support

We will explore the strength and benefits of a neurodivergent team, how you can support neurodiversity in your workplace and think about flexible working adjustments and planning to better support your team.

This training is brought to you by the Third Sector Interface and Perth Autism Support, funded by the Gannochy Trust.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987392442294?aff=oddtdtcreator

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This session is aimed at individuals who are leading teams across the Third Sector.

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Fully- Funded Mental Health First Aid Training

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Fully- Funded Mental Health First Aid Training

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Mental Health First Aid training- for those volunteering or working in the Third Sector in Perth & Kinross and interested in becoming a qualified Mental Health First Aider. Fully funded by the Gannochy Trust.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987058441288?aff=oddtdtcreator

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For those working or volunteering in the Third Sector in Perth & Kinross and interested in becoming a qualified Mental Health First Aider.

Mental Health First Aid Training

Join us for an in-person Mental Health First Aid Training where you'll learn to recognise and respond to mental health challenges. This hands-on session is designed to boost your confidence in helping friends, family, colleagues and service-users during tough times. No prior experience needed-just bring your curiosity and open mind!

Hosted by the Third Sector Interface, funded by The Gannochy Trust.

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Location

PKAVS Wisecraft

10 Lower Mill Street

Blairgowrie PH10 6AQ

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Eventbrite - TSI (Perth & Kinross) presents Mental Health First Aid Training - Friday, 19 June 2026 at PKAVS Wisecraft, Blairgowrie, Perth and Kinross. Find event and ticket information.

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Toolboxes, support and volunteer stories all around Employer Supported Volunteering.

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Framework developed to provide clear, practical guidance that supports meaningful, inclusive, and impactful ESV across Scotland.

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Emerging Leaders: Managing Excellence Workshop

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Emerging Leaders: Managing Excellence Workshop

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Emerging Leaders: Managing Excellence Workshop

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Emerging Leaders: Managing Excellence Workshop

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The Curve: Social media strategy for impact and engagement

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The Curve: Social media strategy for impact and engagement

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Wednesday 22nd April, 10:00 – 11:30 AM

Online, on Zoom

This interactive session will help you to ensure your social media activity is closely aligned to organisational goals.

You’ll come away from this session with an understanding of how social media can help your organisation achieve its aims, how you can protect your charity, staff and volunteers with a simple policy, and which channels are key to your online presence and content planning techniques.

Starting with a quick overview of some key principles that should underpin your social media strategy, we will then move into an open surgery which will allow you to explore and ask questions.

Topics that are likely to be covered during this session are:

Understanding the benefits of using social media

How to focus on your users

Developing a social media strategy

Developing a social media policy

Channel specific Q&A covering Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and beyond

Understand the role of your website, blogging, newsletter and video & audio content.

Ross McCulloch is Director at Third Sector Lab LTD. He has worked with a wide range of charity and public sector clients on digital and social media strategy, including Relationships Scotland, SCVO, Oxfam, Enable Scotland and CCPS. Ross facilitates SCVO’s digital senior leaders programme and is a trustee of Parenting Across Scotland & Impact Funding Partners.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: The Curve: Social media strategy for impact and engagement. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: The Curve: Social media strategy for impact and engagement. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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23rd September, Online, 1:30pm to 4:30pm, £50 per person.

Online workshop helping charities and trustees manage conflict, improve relationships and resolve disputes using mediation.

Working or serving as a trustee in charities and voluntary organisations can be deeply rewarding—but managing relationships can also be challenging. The passion and commitment people bring to the third sector, combined with the complex dynamics between employees, trustees, volunteers and partners, can increase the risk of misunderstanding and conflict. Partnership working, where different values, cultures and priorities meet, can further heighten tensions.

For over ten years, Scottish Mediation has supported third sector organisations to manage and resolve conflict constructively, helping them avoid stressful, time-consuming and potentially damaging disputes.

This three-hour online workshop provides a practical opportunity to explore:

the common causes of conflict in the third sector and how disputes can escalate

effective approaches to managing relationships and addressing complaints

constructive ways to resolve disagreements before they become entrenched

Facilitated by experienced practitioners from Scottish Mediation, the session draws on established mediation techniques and also offers clear insight into how mediation works, when it is most effective, and how it can support healthier organisational relationships.

Who should attend? Anyone working or volunteering in the Third Sector. Attendees can claim 3 hour CPD.

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Managing Relationships in the Third Sector

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Online workshop helping charities and trustees manage conflict, improve relationships and resolve disputes using mediation.

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Now once a month!

Thursday, April 23rd, 11am-12pm.

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

Your go-to online event for connecting with Third Sector colleagues and and expanding your network. Join us as another two organisations 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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Volunteering in Perth & Kinross Awards - the VIPKs

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Volunteering in Perth & Kinross Awards - the VIPKs

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To celebrate the International Year of Volunteering for Sustainable Development, Third Sector Interface Perth & Kinross is proud to launch our first ever Volunteering in Perth & Kinross Awards – the VIPKs

We know just how vital volunteers are to our communities, and these awards are all about recognising the incredible people who give their time, energy and passion to make a difference locally. Find out more on our website!

Do you know a ViPK?

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Thursday May 28th, 11am -12pm, online.

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 Anneka Haskins from Facial Palsy Support Group and Laura Ellis from MCR Pathways 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.

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