Staff Christmas Meal
December 22, 2025
At the end of last week, our team got together for a Christmas meal. It was a nice chance to step away from work for a bit, enjoy some good…
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PVG Scheme Membership Updates
December 22, 2025
New regulations laid in the Scottish Parliament confirm that five-year Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership will come into force on Wednesday 1 April 2026. From this date, anyone joining…
Creating a Nation of Volunteers – Year One Update
December 22, 2025
Volunteer Scotland launched its five-year strategy, Creating a Nation of Volunteers: Strengthening Scotland’s Communities, at its 40th Anniversary Annual General Meeting in 2024. Since the launch, the organisation has been…
Our Future, Our Say Climate Change Plan Consultation Fund
December 22, 2025
FEL Scotland is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs for its Our Future, Our Say Climate Change Plan Consultation Fund. The fund has been created to support communities who may be…
Kelly Family Charitable Trust Grants
December 22, 2025
The Kelly Family Charitable Trust offers grants of up to £5,000 to registered charities that support families to work together and overcome challenges. Both revenue and capital funding are available,…
Allen Lane Foundation
December 22, 2025
The Allen Lane Foundation supports work that improves the lives of socially excluded and marginalised young people aged 12–21 across the UK. Through its Young People’s Programme, the Foundation provides…
Top Tips for Supporting Neurodiversity in Your Volunteer Team
December 22, 2025
Befriending Networks has published an introductory guide to help organisations create more neuro-inclusive volunteer environments. The guide, Top Tips for Supporting Neurodiversity in Your Team, offers practical suggestions for each…
25 Inspiring Quotes That Celebrate Volunteering
December 22, 2025
VolunteerHub has brought together a collection of 25 inspiring quotes that highlight the value of volunteering and the positive difference it can make to individuals, communities, and society as a…
Macmillan CARE Grants Now Open for Applications
December 11, 2025
Macmillan Cancer Support has opened applications for its CARE Grants Programme, offering funding to community organisations working to make cancer care fairer across the UK. The programme focuses on four…
Have Your Say on Scotland’s Draft Climate Change Plan
December 8, 2025
The Scottish Government has published its draft Climate Change Plan, setting out how Scotland intends to reach net zero emissions across all parts of society and the economy. The Scottish…
