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East Dunbartonshire Council for Voluntary Service exists to represent and support the voluntary sector, to assist organisations in coming together for common purposes, and to enable local people to gain access to decision making processes which affect their communities.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 09 July 2008 )
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Skills and Workforce Development

Monday, 23 March 2009
Do you campaign as part of your work? Give us your views on the new NOS. Guidelines on job roles etc for campaigners are being finalised now. Online consultation on these new National Occupational Standards is taking place across the UK. The consultation period will run for three months from 2 March 2009. Click here for more information. An event to gauge Scottish views on the draft standards will take place in Edinburgh on 14 May. Further details on how to book Scottish Government's Skills Strategy update A new website provides details about progress made since "Skills for Scotland" was first published in September 2007. More information here. One of the changes is outlined in a news release about new Modern Apprenticeships in performing arts, music, cultural heritage, literature and visual arts. See this link for more information. NEW - Scottish Credit & Qualifications Framework (SCQF) Credit Rating for Learning In December 2008 the Board of the SCQF Partnership agreed criteria for new SCQF credit rating bodies. Applications from organisations interested in becoming a credit rating body will be accepted from 1 May 2009. Three free seminars will provide interested organisations with as much information as possible about the process, costs and timescales involved in becoming a credit rating body on: Friday 13 March 2009 Thursday 19 March 2009 Thursday 2 April 2009 Each seminar will be held in the morning from 10.30 - 12.30 and at a central Glasgow location. To find out more or book a place contact a.mcclements@scqf.org.uk
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Kelvin Valley LEADER - Funding Surgeries

Thursday, 12 March 2009

Kelvin Valley LEADER - Funding Surgeries

The LEADER Co-ordination Team has planned 2 funding surgeries for those groups interested in applying for funding in the second round. The dates, times and locations are listed below.

If you belong to a community or voluntary group and would like to come along to discuss any funding issues, to seek funding or to find out more about the Kelvin Valley LEADER programme, which funds rural community projects, please contact Gillian Wightman on 01698 302696 to arrange an appointment.

However, if you cannot attend a surgery in your area please contact us and we can arrange to come and visit you at your convenience. For more information contact a member of the Kelvin Valley LEADER team to discuss potential project ideas and eligibility.

All surgeries operate from 5pm – 7pm:

16 March 2009:                                     17 March 2009:

Kilsyth Old People’s Welfare                 Kirkintilloch Leisure Centre
Old Library                                             Woodhead Park
Burngreen                       Kirkintilloch
Kilsyth                                                    G66 3DD

The Second round deadline for LEADER project applications is April 17th 2009.
Further information and Initial Enquiry Forms can be obtained from the LEADER website.

Link: http://www.kelvinvalleyleader.org.uk

Press release

Monday, 02 March 2009
Press Release Cash for Your Group The Voluntary Action Fund (VAF) is pleased to announce that the Community Chest has re-opened for new applications. The Community Chest, a new grant aimed at smaller community groups and voluntary organisations across Scotland, will provide grants of up to £1,000 and free training to groups with an annual income under £25,000. Groups can apply for funding for a wide range of activities or operational costs. However, we are particularly keen to fund activities that will help build and develop strong organisations, for example; training for committee members and volunteers; visits to other organisations and conferences or professional support and consultancy. In addition, we are also keen to fund groups who meet any of the following criteria: • Are based in Clackmannanshire, Inverclyde or South Ayrshire • Work with disability or health related issues • Whose beneficiaries who are excluded due to their ethnicity, disability, gender, or sexual orientation • Provide childcare Applications for the Community Chest programme are welcome throughout the year with deadlines on 31 March, 30 June, 30 September and 31 December. Groups wishing to apply for a Community Chest grant can download the application form and guidance notes from the VAF website at www.voluntaryactionfund.org.uk. Alternatively contact Patricia or Chris at the Voluntary Action Fund, either by telephone on 01383 620780 or by e-mail at Patricia.McKibben@voluntaryactionfund.org.uk. Ends
Last Updated ( Monday, 02 March 2009 )
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Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland

Friday, 20 February 2009
Come and talk to us We are hold funding surgeries across Scotland, giving people the opportunity to discuss their application before it is submitted. With over 80 opportunities a year to get face to face support with your application, as well as the option of speaking to someone by phone, we do our very best to help. You don’t need to come to a funding surgery – it’s not something we take into account when we assess your application – but generally people who have been to a surgery complete better applications and so are more likely to receive an award. Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland” are holding a special surgery at Enterprise House on March 3rd.between 11am and 6.30pm It is held to discuss funding needs and grants which may be available to your charity. between 11am and 6.30pm. Please call 0870 902 1201 to make an appointment.
Last Updated ( Friday, 20 February 2009 )

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