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Welcome to Interchange - your source for the latest third sector news, policy resources, events and funding information. We would love to feature your news - get in touch at interchange@gcvs.org.uk.
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Community Jobs Fund extended
GCVS is delighted that more young people are set to benefit from a further £1.3m employment support, as the Scottish Government announces plans to extend the Community Jobs Scotland (CJS) programme to benefit more young people. CJS, administered by SCVO, provides third sector jobs for young people to help them gain the type of work experience they need and which employers are looking for.
GCVS, a keen supporter of CJS, currently employs 3 young people who first arrived in our organisation through the job creation scheme and who are now an integral part of the staff here. More..
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Community Connectors is open for referrals
Community Connectors is a new service aimed at improving connections for people over 60 and their carers to local services, facilities and activities, by providing them with tailored and informed support. Working on a one-to-one basis, and taking a person-centred approach, the CC Team supports older people and their carers to identify and address barriers to living well, and supports them to access services.
The service is now live and taking referrals: if you think you know someone who could benefit please get in touch.
Our CC Buddy Volunteers provide further support: to help people to get to the places and people they need to get to. Contact jane.communityconnectors@gcvs.org.uk if you’d like to be one of our Buddy Volunteers.
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Resilient Glasgow workshops for a future-proofed city
GCVS, in partnership with Glasgow City Council, recently hosted three workshops in order to gain input into the city's Resilience Strategy. Resilient Glasgow is an initiative supported by the Rockefeller Foundation’s 100 Resilient Cities Network and is an attempt to build an overarching resilience strategy to 'future-proof’ the city against the shocks and chronic stresses we may face as the 21st Century progresses. Throughout the events, we have had lots of interesting and informative conversations with the sector, providing the team taking forward the development of the strategy with a diverse range of insights into what it would take to make the city and its citizens more resilient. More...
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Do you employ Personal Assistant or carer, or know someone who does?
Disabled people who employ personal assistants must soon provide a pension scheme for their staff and contribute to it. The new workplace pension rules are currently rolling out to cover every employer in the UK, and bring a number of important duties.
GCVS has organised this briefing session aimed at PA employers and their advisers, telling them about the new law and their responsibilities. The session will be presented by a speaker from The Pensions Regulator.
28th October, 2pm - 3.45pm
Venue: Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living
117-127 Brook Street, Glasgow G40 5AP
Cost: £25 for PA employers (includes 1 PA. Additional PAs @£10pp);£35 for Agencies and advisors
Book through training@gcvs.org.uk or call Brian on 0141 354 6511. Please state attendee names and status (i.e.“Employer and Personal Assistantâ€). Please also state any access needs.
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Glasgow welcomes refugees
A new website has been set up by the Scottish Refugee Council to allow people in Scotland to help with the current refugee crisis in Europe. The scale of the crisis demands a response from Government’s and citizens alike and people have been lining up to offer their support to desperate refugees fleeing war and violence. Scotland Welcomes Refugees invites people to donate their time, skills, goods, accommodation or other practical help, to refugees arriving in Scotland. The website also offers a guide to assist anyone wishing to set up a fundraising event. More...
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Measuring Impact - Sample of Practice from Literacies Providers in Glasgow Colleges & the Third Sector
The Community Learning and Development team here at GCVS has recently reported on a small scale study that they undertook to consider the methods that literacies providers use to measure the impact of their work. The report identifies good practice that can be shared and the team will be following this up with training sessions. Read the report...
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Glasgow Disability Alliance welcomes action plan to improve lives of disabled people
The Scottish Government launched an Action Plan last week that outlines 50 commitments to tackle inequality and advance disabled people’s rights. In response to the launch of the plan Tressa Burke, Chief Executive at Glasgow Disability Alliance said:
“Glasgow Disability Alliance wholeheartedly welcomes the approach of the Scottish Government to planning policies and more importantly, delivery, which improves the lives of disabled people. We believe that disabled people have the same rights to participate in their own lives, communities, learning and workplaces as other citizens and that they can make tremendous contributions when they do." More..
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Centre of Therapy students looking for Third Sector placements
Twenty-five first-year students from the Centre of Therapy are seeking placements within local Third Sector organisations. The students are studying for the Diploma in Counselling and Groupwork and as part of the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy module they need a minimum of 15 hours practical work in a relevant environment. Any placements will be supervised by the Centre of Therapy, but supervision by the host organisation would also be welcomed. To discuss further please contact mairi.cumming452@btinternet.com
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Are you a GCVS Member?
Did you know that GCVS members benefit from a wide range of services, support and exclusive discount?
We currently have a membership of over 600 third sector organisations and community groups. Membership is free to organisations with an income under £10,000 and rises on a sliding scale up to a maximum of £85.
If you would like to join or would like more information about our membership benefits do get in touch on 01413322444 or at membership@gcvs.org.uk
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Download the GCVS Training Calendar 
The latest GCVS training calendar is now available to browse or download on our website. Containing a wide range of course to help your enhance your skills and develop your organisation.
Events coming up:-
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Using Twitter and Facebook for your organisation
30th September | The Albany Centre
Learn what Twitter is all about, why your organisation should be using it and how to implement it and other social media tools. More...
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Business planning for success
30th September | The Albany Centre
This two-day course is for everyone involved in securing core and project funding or in managing or governing an organisation. The course will familiarise participants with tools and techniques for business planning in the charity sector and enable people to practice using them. More...
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Developing your organisation
6th October | The Albany Centre
A 5 day course facilitated by organisational development experts. Developing your organisation is a constant process, and especially important when the economy is stagnating. This programme provides you with expertly-facilitated time out to learn about organisational development. More...
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Information sharing and GIRFEC 
Wednesday October 7th 9.15 – 12.45 | The Albany Centre
Free training from GCVS for third sector organisations working in Glasgow, maximum two people per organisation. With inputs from Information Commissioner’s Office, Scottish Government and the Third Sector. Book your place...
The Everyone’s Children Training programme, funded by Scottish Government is offered to Third Sector organisations operating in Glasgow.
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Where now for Social Work? CPP Seminars 
Thursday 22nd October 2015 1.30pm – 4.45pm |
Brodies, Atholl Crescent, Edinburgh
'Where Now for Social Work?' ½ day seminar with Seminars partner BRODIES LLP. This ½ day seminar agenda will focus on the changing nature of social work practice, including:-
- the impact of Health & Social Care Integration
- managerial, technical, and consumerist approaches to the support of individuals and families
- the next round of austerity cuts.
Cost to attend : £99 + VAT Public Sector; £89 + VAT for 3rd sector and
Charitable Organisations; £65 individual rate)
**Additional 10% discount for GCVS members** More...
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Consultations
United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) - Consultation
This draft plan sets out the Scottish Government’s aim for removing barriers and enabling disabled people to enjoy equal access to citizenship. Respond...
Consultation on Complaints Concerning Functions Relating to the Named Person and Child’s Plan
This consultation relates to the provision in the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 about the making, consideration and determination of complaints concerning functions relating to the Named Person (Part 4) and Child’s Plan (Part 5). Respond...
A consultation on working together for people who go missing in Scotland
This Strategy provides a framework for how organisations can reduce the harm related to people going missing by working together, and seeks to raise the profile of issues connected with people going missing. Respond..
The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Safeguarders Panel) Regulations 2012
Scottish Government and CHILDREN 1ST are jointly reviewing the operation and management of the safeguarders panel. Respond...
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Publications
Scottish Government Programme 2015-16
The document sets out the legislation for the coming year, as well as summarising the Scottish Government's key achievements and goals for the future - both legislative and non-legislative. Read...
Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scotland Act 2007: Remedial Order 2015
This document gives public notice of the Police Act 1997 and the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 Remedial Order (“the 2015 Orderâ€). Read..
Housing Advice Note
This guidance focusses on housing services as an integral part of person-centred approaches and the wider delivery of health and social care integration. Read...
Housing Statistics for Scotland 2015: Key Trends Summary
Statistics on housing supply and public sector housing in Scotland up to 31 March 2015. Read...
Multiple Substance Use Among Adolescents in Scotland: Profile and Trends
This report examines the prevalence of regular use of 2 or more substances among adolescents in Scotland, and key factors associated with multiple substance use. Read..
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