Chief Executive of @GlasgowCVS. Adopted Glasgwegian of 20 years. Love community development, collaboration and design! Non work comments my own opinion.
I wanted to use this to share my work and perspectives on issues for the sector in Glasgow. I've become uncomfortable using this place and so I've decided to move to BlueSky and will be posting from the profile 'iandbruce'.
ALT List of 4 upcoming event dates including Digital Skills Training sessions, changes to charity law info session, legacy fundraising session and a digital inclusion open space event
👋If you're a #ThirdSector group or organisation, please share your experiences and feedback with us in our short survey! It only takes a few minutes and your feedback helps us develop our support👉 bit.ly/47Qu1Ke
⏰Applications to the #GlasgowWellbeingFund must be submitted by Monday, 28 October 2024 at 10am, but sooner is great too! Please visit our website for full fund guidance, helpful links and FAQs bit.ly/3XQsvod
We are delighted to share the latest Glasgow Futures newsletter 🙌
This issue includes a look at the value of the partnership’s work & a link to the report on the Shaping Employability Together event held in June.
Read more 👉 ow.ly/RBGe50TJIPm
đź’¬Digital Inclusion Open Space! Organisations, funders, individuals and commissioners in this field are invited to attend and collaborate to help tackle #DigitalExclusion. Learn more on our website and join us in #Glasgow on Tues, 12 Nov 9:30am-12:30pm bit.ly/3zQsQxP
ALT A blurred image of a busy event sits behind a blue banner which reads Digital inclusion open space 12 november, glasgow
Does your organisation understand the changes to #CharityLaw in Scotland and how it may be affected? GCVS and @CVSInverclyde are hosting a webinar with @ScotCharityReg to provide info & advice and help charities prepare. Join us on 28 Oct at 6:30pm➡️bit.ly/3NidS6J
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1/ Join us in person and online this Friday to rise against the poverty facing disabled people.
We'll be joined by the Purple Poncho Players, delivering a performance highlighting the lived experiences of #DisabledPeople facing #poverty.
ALT Disabled people challenge poverty. 10:30am – 3:45pm, Friday 11 October.
Join 150 GDA members and their supporters in person and online as we challenge poverty together.
“Perhaps the most shocking findings of this report relate to the support available for disabled people and their families. Non-means tested disability benefits are provided to disabled people to cover the additional costs of being disabled yet being in receipt of those payments increasingly bears the risk of being in poverty.”
Joseph Rowntree Foundation, 2024
Photo of PPPs performing on a stage. GDA logo.
📸Pics from last week when GCVS members and people they support joined the Scottish Parliament's 25th anniversary with the @POScotParl & MSPs. Thanks to everyone who joined. It was a great opportunity to make the Scottish Parliament feel accessible and share local views #Glasgow
ALT The presiding officer Allison Johnstone speaking to GCVS members and those they work with at GCVS
ALT Nemo Arts hosting a drumming session at the Albany
ALT Annie Wells MSP speaking to the audience
ALT A shot of participants holding drumsticks in the air
Quick reminder! Info session on the latest #GlasgowWellbeingFund is tomorrow at 10am (Thurs). If you can't make it, there's new guidance on our website and related sessions at the link below. For any enquiries please email wellbeingfund@gcvs.org.uk bit.ly/3z9dZyd
ALT A dark blue banner has the Glasgow wellbeing fund logo and says Grants up to ÂŁ10,500 for projects that improve adult mental wellbeing in Glasgow. Open 16 Sep - 28 Oct 2024
We're #Recruiting a Health and Wellbeing Practitioner to join Community Connectors. Support the well-being of older people and help identify and improve access to community support and activities.
Please visit bit.ly/gcvsjobs and apply by Sunday, 22 Sept 2024
4 new #Climate events in Sept-Oct!
-Community writing for a climate-friendly future
-Work on your climate action with us
-Campaigning as a third-sector group
-Community growing & the carbon market
👉bit.ly/3Z1Jzs0
Find events in #Glasgow or Online
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We've re-launched our email course for people interested in digital technology and person-centred design đź’Ś
Delivered over 6 emails, each lesson is designed to be a quick read giving you the key things you need to know.
Visit bit.ly/3Avecw5 to sign up!
ALT Free email course: equalities and human rights in the digital space. Visit thre.org.uk to sign up to our short 6 email course on digital technology and human rights and equalities.
We've re-launched our email course for people interested in digital technology and person-centred design đź’Ś
Delivered over 6 emails, each lesson is designed to be a quick read giving you the key things you need to know.
Visit bit.ly/3Avecw5 to sign up!
ALT Free email course: equalities and human rights in the digital space. Visit thre.org.uk to sign up to our short 6 email course on digital technology and human rights and equalities.
📌Let's Keep Talking About Race
đź“·11/09 or 22/10, 9:30am
The session aims to assist participants in making practical & structural changes that contribute to a positive impact in the fight against racism and racial inequality. To book and for more info - bit.ly/3yncJqH
Looking to sharpen your skills this summer? 🎯
We have a variety of free training sessions on offer.
Whether you're interesting in governance, volunteering, funding and fundraising, or more general advice, we have a session for you!
Register here 👉 bit.ly/3XpFJrV
ALT August 2024 Training Sessions.
7th Aug – Funding and Fundraising
8th Aug – PANEL Workshop: A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach in Practice
12th Aug – Governance
15th Aug – The Basics: A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach
28th Aug - Volunteering