Getting Ready For GDPRThere is a lot of chatter out there at the moment about GDPR, as well as a rapidly expanding portfolio of training events, some of which come with eye-watering price tags. You should not underestimate the importance of GDPR and the processes you will need to implement to become compliant by May 2018. However, before […]

Accessing Adulthood Transitions thinkSpace – A Personal PerspectiveThe period of transition is one that is daunting for any individual, but especially if a young person has additional support needs. As a young person with a physical disability, I found the process of transition a very challenging process, and I didn’t know what my future would hold. The transition thinkSpace brought about many […]

Everybody’s Edinburgh: hustings, campaign promises and the next administrationOver the last couple of weeks we heard from each of the political parties about their plans for the next administration, should they be elected, and how they envision the relationship between the council and charities, volunteers, and community groups, and the citizens of Edinburgh who use our services. We would like to thank all […]

Local Issues, National Reach – Engaging with Parliament– by Christina Hinds My colleagues and I recently attended a series of sessions with the Parliament Outreach Team to learn more about the ways that Edinburgh’s Third Sector organisations and community groups can engage better with Parliament. These sessions were very useful, and highlighted several routes into engagement with parliament and how best to […]

People’s Health Trust funding – a guide to your application.EVOC is working with People’s Health Trust to promote their Active Communities fund to Edinburgh organisations and help them with the first stage of the application process. At first glance, organisations may think that the remaining time to apply is too short or that the criteria doesn’t fit their project, so read on if you’re […]