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CSGN Network News
Welcome to our January Newsletter
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And welcome to 2018, Year of Young People. We have had a great response since launching our CSGN Young Person Travel Grant, thank you to all who have helped by sharing this with their own networks. We are looking forward to reading through the proposals and helping up to three young people to visit some truly fascinating and inspiring projects.
We are close to announcing the 2018 CSGN Forum programme and opening registration for the event. As subscribers, you will be amongst the first to hear - so keep an eye on your inbox for further details and how to book your place.
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CSGNT Vacancy - GIS & Data Officer
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This position offers a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, proactive individual who is currently seeking to enhance their GIS experience and level of responsibility within a wide-ranging remit.
This is a permanent position based in CSGNT's HQ near Shotts, Lanarkshire. Some travel mainly within central Scotland will be required.
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Preparations for the 2018 CSGN Forum are progressing well, and we look forward to sharing the programme and opening registration for the event shortly. These events have sold out in the past, so we would advise booking early. It also means you have a better chance of securing your preferred workshop or site visit choice.
For a preview of some of the event’s line-up follow our head of development on Twitter (@sue_csgn) for news of confirmed workshops and site visits.
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CSGN Young Persons Travel Grant 2018
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Central Scotland Green Network Trust (CSGNT) has launched its inaugural Travel Grant to fund three young people to visit anywhere in the world to learn more about green infrastructure projects like The High Line in New York, Gardens by the Bay in Singapore and the Bosco Verticale in Milan, and to bring the knowledge back to the Central Belt.
Marking Year of Young People 2018, the grant is open to young people under the age of 26 and up to three successful applicants will each be awarded up to £1,000 (£500 if visiting an initiative in the UK) for a trip during 2018.
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ELGT Welcomes New Chair of Board
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ELGT has welcomed their new chair, Dr Kate Broughton. Dr Broughton’s experience includes the private, public and third sectors. She has been a member of the Scottish Natural Heritage Board since April 2016, and sits on its Audit and Risk Committee.
Dr Broughton replaces Carol Cawood who stepped down as chair in December 2017 following ten years in the role.
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The deadline is approaching for SNH and Young Scot’s £20,000 Future Routes Fund, available to groups of young people and individuals from across Scotland aged 11-26 who have an idea which will promote Scotland’s stunning nature and wildlife.
The events and projects need to take place in the Year of Young People 2018 but can take any form. They could involve film, music, talks, art, outdoor recreation, volunteering, or learning. They need to encourage young people’s interest in the nature and biodiversity that can be found across Scotland.
SNH and Young Scot will help young people to develop their idea for an event or project, so applicants don’t need a detailed plan to apply. Deadline for grants of £500 to £5,000 is 15 February 2018.
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Spaces for Change Fund Open to Young People
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Spaces for Change (S4C) is a UK wide programme that will find, fund, support and connect young people aged 16-24 to start and run social ventures that unlock the potential of unused or under-utilised spaces for the benefit of the local community, especially other young people.
From 2016-2019 100 awards will be available for young leaders consisting of up to £5,000 project funding, a dedicated award manager providing tailored support, cohort support, and peer to peer networking opportunities for sharing knowledge and learning.
Deadline for EOI is 27 March 2018.
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Glasgow Airport FlightPath Fund
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The Glasgow Airport FlightPath Fund focuses its community investment in several areas including education, the environment, economic regeneration and employment.
The FlightPath Fund is designed to ensure the communities surrounding the airport share in its success - community groups and charities in Renfrewshire, Glasgow and East and West Dunbartonshire are all eligible to apply for funding.
Before making a formal grant application, it is advised to email a summary of your proposal to your local community fund representative so that they can give guidance.
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Promoting Equality in Community Engagement
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What Works Scotland has published an evidence review exploring connections between community engagement and inequality.
It examines evidence from Scotland and the UK on what is being done to overcome inequality in community engagement.
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Green Surge Green Infrastructure Factsheets
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A series of factsheets can be found on the Green Surge website covering the following subjects:
- Uncovering the value of urban green infrastructure
- Illustrating ways of governing urban green infrastructure inclusively
- Balancing environmental and social demands for urban green infrastructure Balancing environmental and social demands for urban green infrastructure
Briefings are also available including topics covering planning, financing and community managed greenspace.
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