Once in a lifetime opportunity for two care experienced young people to spend seven weeks studying at Harvard University! Further information can be found here: https://www.whocaresscotland.org/getinvolved-harvard/
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SW Youth Providers – Free Training in Restorative Practice and collaborative approaches.
To start off 2019 on a high note, please find below a free training opportunity in Restorative Practice and Participatory Approaches for SW youth workers over 3 Wednesday’s starting in February. There are limited places so these will go out on a first come, first served basis. (I can however look at other dates prior […]
Read more…Conference: Childhood Adversity- let’s take action
South East Locality Who’s Who Event
Members of the SE Voluntary Sector Forum have come together to organise a networking morning to connect organisations and professionals working in the SE Locality. This event is open to all groups, organisations, and individuals who work with, represent, or provide services for people living in all the communities which comprise the South East Locality. […]
Read more…South West and Pentlands Community Grants Funds
There are still funds remaining to be allocated for community projects in the South West and Pentlands Neighbourhood Partnership areas. Applications are sought on a wide variety of themes and are considered by local community representatives and awarded based on their benefit to local communities. For more information please check the Neighbourhood Partnership website. Please […]
Read more…GIRFEC Training
Edinburgh Council are offering four multi agency training courses on the CPD Directory this term. A further mop up for those who miss these dates is also set for May 2019. Please try to attend the training for your locality if you are wishing to attend training. Dates are as follows:- 30/05/19, 09.00-11.00, All Localities […]
Read more…ILF Transition Fund
ILF (Independent Living Fund) Scotland has opened an exciting new fund (totalling £5 million per year) for young people who need support in Scotland. The Transition Fund supports those aged between 16 and 21, offering short term grants to provide opportunities that facilitate their participation and inclusion within their communities. You can find out more […]
Read more…Social Security – Best Start Grant Announcement
We wanted to make you aware that the First Minister has just announced that the first payments of the Best Start Grant Pregnancy and Birth Grant will be made before Christmas 2018. We’ve set out the extract from the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government, published 4 September 2018 for your information: “We want to accelerate […]
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