Changes to PVG Scheme and Legal Requirements
April 1, 2025
This is to inform Signatories that the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (Disclosure Act) is now live. Here is a summary of key information. The Disclosure Act aims to improve the…
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Celebrating the Relaunch of the Social Enterprise Support Map
April 1, 2025
Community Enterprise, Scottish Enterprise, Social Enterprise Scotland, The Scottish AI Alliance, and The Third Sector Interface Practitioners Forum are pleased to announce the relaunch of the Social Enterprise Support Map.…
Disclosure Scotland Guidance on Regulated Roles
March 31, 2025
Significant alterations to Disclosure Scotland’s services, arising from the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, will come into effect on Tuesday, 1st April 2025. These changes may now legally require Protecting Vulnerable…
PVG/Disclosure – Are you ready for the brand-new changes?
March 25, 2025
Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 – March Update Volunteer Scotland is sharing an important update regarding the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Key changes are coming into effect from 1st April 2025,…
VSGWL 5 Year strategic Plan 2025- 2030
March 25, 2025
We are pleased to launch our 5-Year Strategic Plan 2025-2030. Alan McCloskey, CEO of VSGWL, said: “We are proud to present our 5-year strategic plan 2025-30, a comprehensive approach designed…
Weekly Volunteering in Scotland Yields £1,000 Annual Wellbeing Boost, Research Reveals
March 24, 2025
New research conducted by Volunteer Scotland has unveiled the significant positive impact of regular volunteering on individual wellbeing, quantifying the benefits in tangible terms. The study highlights the substantial mental…
New Substance Use Resources Available for West Lothian Workforce and Communities
March 17, 2025
The Early Intervention/Prevention of Substance Use Working Group has released a comprehensive collection of resources to support professionals and community members in West Lothian. This initiative follows a workforce survey…
Disclosure Scotland – Regulated roles online guidance tool is now live
March 17, 2025
Disclosure Scotland has launched a new online guidance tool to help individuals and organisations work out if a role needs membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. This tool…
Young Scot Awards – Nomination Deadline 30 March
March 10, 2025
Nominations for Young Scot Awards remain open until 30 March 2025! If you know a young person (between 11-26 in Scotland) who has gone above and beyond to make an…
Changes To Public Contracts Scotland Third Sector Identifier
March 10, 2025
Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) is the national procurement platform where Scottish public sector bodies advertise contract opportunities. Through PCS, suppliers can register their business, create supplier finder profiles, and access…
