The latest CLD news stories and updates that may be of interest to organisations working in communities.

Launch of Strategic CLD Plan 2018-21

The new Strategic CLD Plan 2018-19 was launched on 12 September 2018. Use this link to view:  http://www.glasgowslearning.org.uk/

One piece of the puzzle? What SCDC is Learning about Participation Requests

If improving public services is the puzzle, how important a 'piece' are participation requests? This briefing highlights that more information and support needs to be available to groups that want to make participation requests. The legislation and guidance may require some strengthening as well. If this happens, participation requests have the potential to be an important piece of the puzzle in making bottom-up co-production happen in Scotland. Read more…

The 5 Most Common GDPR Questions

David Mills (Director of Computer Law Training Ltd) examines the questions that charity staff  are asking about GDPR. Read more 

Online Safety Live

The UK Safer Internet Centre are delivering two hour Online Safety updates in Musselburgh, Kirkintilloch, Johnstone and Glasgow in September. Open to all professionals working with children and young people, this event will give you the latest in research, legislation, technology, tools and resources along with exclusive access to the presentation and resource materials. Read more…

Youngwummin Exhibition

Over the last year, YouthLink Scotland in partnership with the National Library of Scotland and with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, has supported five youth groups to examine the impact of WW1 on young women in Scotland. The stories and artefacts uncovered by young heritage researchers are now on display in a free exhibition at the National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh until Sunday 30 September. Don’t miss your opportunity to go and see it - just under 7,000 people have visited already! For more information, please visit the National Library of Scotland website.

Prisoners to be Offerred Free Vaping Kits Ahead of the Tobacco Ban

Prisoners who smoke are to be offered free vaping kits as Scotland's jails prepare to go tobacco-free this autumn. Read more… 

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Launch of British Sign Language (BSL) and tactile BSL Awareness eLearning Module

Health Scotland recently  launched  the British Sign Language (BSL) and Tactile BSL eLearning module.  Learners can access the module by following the URL link https://elearning.healthscotland.com/course/view.php?id=523 and self-enrolling onto Health Scotland’s Virtual Learning Environment. 

Free Sensory Impairment Training for 3rd Sector Organisations

As part of the Scottish Government See Hear Strategy, Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership, in association with Action on Hearing Loss Scotland and Visibility are delivering Sensory Impairment Awareness training for Third Sector organisations.
The training is split into two half days, one focusing on visual loss and the other on hearing loss. Read more…

Area Partnership - Area Budget 208/19

Funding is available to local groups and organisations that deliver a service/activity within the North East Sector area.  Applications can be submitted for activity that will be delivered by 31^st March 2019 or to purchase equipment that will be bought by 31^st March 2019.
To download an Area Budget Funding application or Bus Hire application, guidance notes and a list of the Area Partnership priorities please click on the link - https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=18748.The timescales for submitting an application to the next meetings are detailed below:

If you wish to discuss your proposal prior to submitting an application, please contact the relevant officer detailed above.  Please note that completed application forms should be emailed to cpp@glasgow.gov.uk. 

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Community Capacity & Resilience Fund Round 4 Now Open

New round of grants for smaller grassroots, third sector organisations in Scotland working hard to tackle welfare reform and poverty in communities throughout Scotland. Applying to this fund is simple and further information can be found Here