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MSE Charity Opens Small Grants Programme
June 29, 2026
The MSE Charity has announced the next round of its Small Grants Programme, offering grants of £2,000 to £7,500 to organisations delivering projects that improve financial capability and help people…
Learning Through Making Fund Opens for Applications
June 29, 2026
The Freelands Foundation has launched its new Learning Through Making Fund, offering grants of up to £25,000 to support innovative visual arts education projects across the UK. The fund aims…
Free Ready for Youth Work Course from Youth Scotland
June 29, 2026
Youth Scotland is offering its Ready for Youth Work course, providing youth workers and volunteers with the knowledge and skills to confidently support young people in a safe, engaging and…
New ‘Right to Try’ Regulations Support Volunteering While Receiving Benefits
June 29, 2026
New government regulations have come into force to give people receiving certain welfare benefits greater confidence to take part in volunteering without it automatically triggering a reassessment of their benefits.…
Social Innovation Challenge Opens for Applications
June 29, 2026
Firstport has opened applications for its Social Innovation Challenge (SIC), offering grant funding and tailored support to help turn innovative ideas into social enterprises that tackle some of Scotland’s biggest…
Help Make Our Communities More Accessible with SEAT SPOT
June 24, 2026
Are you passionate about creating more inclusive communities? SEAT SPOT is looking for volunteers to help make a real difference by supporting its campaign to increase accessible seating in shops,…
Scottish Government Launches Childcare Support Fund 2026/27
June 23, 2026
The Scottish Government has launched the Childcare Support Fund, a £15 million fund for 2026/27 designed to help low-income families access childcare and reduce financial pressures at key times. The…
Get Into Summer 2026 Activities Now Available
June 23, 2026
West Lothian Council’s popular Get Into Summer programme is back for 2026, offering a wide range of free and affordable activities for children, young people and families throughout the summer…
Data Use and Access Act 2025: What Voluntary Organisations Need to Know
June 23, 2026
The Data Use and Access Act 2025 (DUAA) introduces important changes to UK data protection law that will affect charities, community groups, social enterprises and other organisations that process personal…
