Welcome to the GCVS April 2017 Newsletter

On Tuesday this week we held a Hustings event for the upcoming Local Authority Election in Glasgow, featuring candidates from the major parties.

Read about how it went and issues discussed on the night here - you can also take a look at a graphic report of the event, by Listen Think Draw!

If you're unsure of how the Local Elections work next week, here's a handy video on how Single Transferable Vote (STV) works.

And of course, election activity won't stop after the 4th of May, with the General Election now set for the 8th of June. We're here to help!
Read our post on A Guide to Campaigning.

Tackling Fraud Together

We are delighted to have been awarded funding from Outreach Solutions to deliver a city-wide project which will raise awareness of fraud among over 55s and the people who support them.
If you work with older people and would like us to come and chat to your staff, volunteers, or the people you work with please email: comms.team@gcvs.org.uk or call Pooja on 0141 332 2444 to set up a meeting.

Read more here.

Community Connectors Social Media Launch

Community Connectors - our project which improves connections of those in Glasgow aged 60+ and their carers - will be launching Facebook and Twitter pages next week, be sure to give them a follow!

You can also find out more about what they'll be using the page for and the project in general through an upcoming GCVS Blog post by Colin Vincent, Community Connectors Co-ordinator.

Falls Awareness & Prevention Information Session

On the 2nd of May from 9.30am - 1pm, we're hosting a FREE session aimed at anyone working with older people and others who may be vulnerable to falls.

We have an excellent line-up of speakers from organisations including Glasgow Caledonian Univeristy, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and Glasgow Life.

Register here, refreshments and lunch will also be provided!

Upcoming Funding Courses

We have several courses featuring in our Learning & Events Programme over the next while which cover aspects of funding and fundraising.

These will be held at the Albany Learning and Conference Centre and there is a discount available for GCVS Members. Click the relevant link below for more information, you can also find the complete GCVS Events Calendar here.

- Funding Applications: 3/5
- Maximising Gift Aid: 10/5
- Corporate Fundraising: 7/6
- Events and Community Fundraising: 14/6
- Fundraising in a Digital World: 21/6

Scottish Mental Health First Aid Training: Young People

Led by Alison Ebbitt of the Family Mediation Practice, this course is for anyone who is interested in supporting young people (aged 11-17) with mental health issues. It comprises one full day’s training, plus 7 hours of e-learning

Ticket sales will close on Tuesday the 9th of May, so make sure you register now to avoid disappointment!

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!

Thunderclap for European Day of Intergenerational Solidarity

European Day of Solidarity between Generations takes place on the 29th of April and aims to promote projects doing intergenerational work in areas such as health, volunteering, education and policy.

Generations Working Together would like you to get involved by supporting their Thunderclap, which will be sent on Twitter at noon on European Day of Intergenerational Solidarity itself.

Larkfield Centre Writers' Group

The Larkfield Centre in Govanhill are looking to recruit members for their Writers' Group.

Meetings take place in the centre every Monday, from 1-3pm.

Read more here...

Notre Dame Centre - New Board Members

The Notre Dame Centre are looking to appoint new Board Members and they are looking for applications from people who have an understanding of the issues affecting vulnerable children and families.
They are also particularly interested in candidates who have experience in:
Legal Expertise, HR/Business, Therapeutic/Psychological Support and/or Children/Youth Work.

More details available here!

Includem Vacancies

Includem are currently recruiting Project Workers and Assistant Project Workers - in Dundee, Glasgow, Stirling and North Lanarkshire.

Deadline for applications is Friday the 12th of May 2017 at 5pm, click below for more details and to apply...!

Find out more!

Fundraising Regulator - Code Consultation

The Fundraising Regulator has initiated consultation on a number of elements of the Code of Fundraising Practice and they are interested in hearing the views of those within the Third Sector.
Deadline for responses is today, the 28th of April - the survey can be done online here, where you can also find more information.

Lingo Flamingo Vacancy

Lingo Flamingo are a non-profit organisation providing outreach language workshops to older adults in care homes and day centres - these have been shown to delay to effects of dementia.

They are currently recruiting for a Sales & Marketing Co-ordinator on a part-time basis, working 28 hours a week - the deadline for applications is Monday the 8th of May, find out more and apply here.

Welcome to the GCVS April 2017 Newsletter

Headlines from the Third Sector this month:

Obama to Attend Charity Dinner in Edinburgh Next Month

Homelessness Charity Appeal to Glasgow Businesses to Act as 'Collection Points