We Are GCVS - September 2017 Update
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Welcome to the GCVS September 2017 Newsletter!

 
We have some exciting news to share with you all! The TSI partners (GCVS, GSEN, Glasgow Third Sector Forum and Volunteer Glasgow) are sponsoring the Community Project of the Year Award at the upcoming Herald Society Awards in November. This is a really worthwhile category and recognises the efforts of projects which help ordinary people to change their communities for the better.
Additionally, we held a Scottish Public Information Forum (SPIF) meeting in partnership with Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland and Unison Scotland on the 28th of September – International Right to Know Day. The meeting was a great success and allowed attendees to consider their rights and their responsibilities under Freedom of Information Laws, as well as the rights of the people they work with and for. 
The next few months are – as ever – going to be very busy and exciting for all of us here at GCVS, with the Third Sector Summit in November and our own Conference and AGM in December, plans for which we just can’t wait to share with you all.

Liz McEntee
Director of External Affairs
Last Chance to Renew Membership!

There's not long left to renew your GCVS Membership for 2017-18 or you risk losing your Member status!

If you need any help or have any queries, email membership@gcvs.org.uk.
 
Social Media for Social Good

GCVS and Third Sector Lab are pleased to announce that Social Media for Social Good will be returning on Thursday the 2nd of November at The Albany Centre.

There are sure to be a host of excellent and useful workshops during the day and the event will be popular, so make sure you book now to avoid disappointment! Click here to book.
 
GPDR TSI Event

Glasgow's Third Sector Interface Partners (GCVS, GSEN, Glasgow's Third Sector Forum and Volunteer Glasgow) are hosting an information session on the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) on the 31st of October.

The event is already full, but you can click here to be added to the Waitlist.
Upcoming Events Oct/Nov 2017:
 
 
 
Capacity Building / CLD

- First Tuesday | October 2017 - March 2018

- ESOL Networking Opportunity | Friday the 13th of October

- Dyslexia Friendly Practice | Thursday the 26th of October

- North West Learning Partnership | Thursday the 23rd of November



Everyone's Children 

- Introduction to Child Protection (PM Session) | Tuesday 3rd of October

- Introduction to Dyslexia | Tuesday 17th of October

- Introduction to Child Protection (AM Session) | Monday 30th of October

- Autism Awareness | Tuesday 7th of November

- Impact Assessment | Tuesday 21st of November

More courses available up to March 2018...!


Employers' Advice Service

- Employers' Question Time | Thursday the 23rd of November
All events can be booked through our Eventbrite page and discounts for GCVS Members are available.
You can also register for all our events over the phone - simply call Reception on 0141 332 2444.
Remember, if you have any news you would like to share with us and you are a GCVS Member, you can submit it to our Members' Noticeboard or email the Comms Team!
Voluntary Management Committee Wanted

G3 Growers are looking for a Voluntary Management Committee for The Back Garden, a community fruit and veg garden situated just off Brechin Street in Finnieston. Specifically they require:
  • Chairperson
  • Treasurer 
  • Secretary 
At the moment, they meet monthly on a Tuesday evening from 6pm, and they try to keep meetings to an hour.
Further details here!
It’s All Relative – Scottish Families Conference

Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs would like to invite family members, practitioners, academics and policy-makers to ‘It’s all Relative’, a family conference. This two-day conference will give the community supporting those with problems around alcohol or drugs the opportunity to come together and share experiences, as well as to hear from expert speakers and attend sessions on holistic support for families.

Keynote speakers include Minister for Public Health, Aileen Campbell MSP and Karyn McCluskey, Chief Executive, Community Justice Scotland.
Read more here...
Looking for New Trustees!!

Deaf Connections are seeking Trustees to join their Board, which currently meets on a bi-monthly basis - the commitment required to join is up to 4 hours a month.

They are particularly interested in Trustees with skills in Finance, Social Care and Marketing, but they are open to any applications!
Find out more here!
Upcoming Events

SCoD have a couple of really interesting events coming up soon:

Masterclass: Integrated Joint Boards - How to influence; How to make an impact.
Monday the 9th of October

Human Rights, the Law and How to Apply it to Practice - looking at promoting good practice and challenging human rights breaches.
Friday the 27th of October.
Read more about these on the GCVS Noticeboard!
Recruiting Volunteer Board Members

Rainbow Care Centre prove Day Centre Care, support and befriending in homes or community for frail, elderly or disabled people in the South West of Glasgow.
They are recruitinig volunteer board membersWe are particularly keen for applicants with knowledge of:

  • Legal Issues
  • Human Resources
  • Business Management
  • Health and Social Care
  • Community Development
  • Marketing
More info and how to apply...

Glasgow Depot OPEN DAY: Informal Networking And Sharing Event

FareShare and MoveOn are hosting an informal day of networking, learning and treats at their Glasgow Depot - today from 10am-4pm!

Come along and find out more about what FareShare does - there will be informal stalls, tours of the depot, plus free snacks & refreshments.
 
Click here for more info!

Training Programme for Professionals

One Parent Families Scotland's training programme is still ongoing, with courses available in:
  • Universal Credit
  • Child Maintenance Service
  • Conditionality and Sanctions
Courses are aimed at those working with single parents and cost £25 per session.
 
More information here...
Community Capacity & Resilience Fund

SCVO are delighted to announce that Round 3 of the Community Capacity & Resilience Fund (CCRF) is now accepting applications.
This time, they are are looking to support a broad range of projects and activities that support local community based organisations across Scotland to help people mitigate the effects of welfare reform by providing them with the support and skills they need.

This fund gives local community based organisations with an income of £250,000 or less the opportunity to test out new, creative approaches, develop their workforce and add capacity.
Find out more and how to apply...
Training Programme

Creative Therapies are offering a range of training workshops as part of their inaugural mini-festival: Marbles: Lost and Found. The training programme is aimed at practitioners in Education, Social Work, Health and the Voluntary Sector, who are looking to expand their practice and share with user groups, and offers a taste of Creative Therapies' therapeutic methodology.

The cost is £50 per session for Individuals and Voluntary Organisations and £75 per session for Statutory Organisations.
Further details here...
The Cranfield Trust
Is your charity eligible for pro bono management consultancy? 
The Cranfield Trust is a national charity that specialises in matching voluntary organisations with highly skilled, commercial sector volunteers who offer support on everything from strategic planning to improving financial processes, building a strong board or creating a marketing plan. 
Discover how it works and read more about eligibility here!
Social Enterprise Academy - Leadership Programmes
Social Enterprise Academy have leadership programmes coming up which are available in two categories:
  • Leading Growth for Senior Leaders
    For those in established Third Sector Organisations
  • Developing Social Entrepreneurs
    For those in start-up Third Sector Organisations
ANYISO - Youth Club Classes / Volunteers Wanted!

ANYiSO are running the following free classes in their Youth Club for ages 8-18 - all are welcome!
  • Dance Classes - Tuesdays from 6-8pm
  • Music and Vocal Training Classes - Thursdays from 6-8pm
They are also looking to recruit the following volunteers: 
  • Community Development Worker
  • Guitarists and Pianist
  • Sports Coach
 Contact them on info@anyiso.co.uk or phone: 0141 374 2573 for more info!
Call for Views on the Housing (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill

The Scottish Parliament’s Local Government and Communities Committee is interested in gathering views on the Housing (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill. 

The call for views can be accessed here - if you or your organisation wish to respond to the Committee then please send your submissions to LGCCommittee@parliament.scot no later than Thursday 26 October 2017. 

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