AGM Wednesday 15th October 11am - 2pm
The Scottish Disability Golf Partnerships Golf Open Training Day to be held on Saturday 11th October 2008.
Golf Training and facilities
are provided for any interested people with a disability or serious
health or mobility problem.
If you are interested or want more information then please contact
Sue for entry form
BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE EQUALITY SPECTRUM
- PROGRAMME 2008-2009
Developing & Promoting Equalities in the Voluntary Sector. - The
programme of support will help individuals and organisations plan and
implement successful
equality strategies by: Providing a forum to discuss and debate' contemporary
equality issues.
Sharing and providing recognition for the best practices actively promoting
equality principles, practices, supporting legislation and creating a
culture of inclusion.
Developing the knowledge and skill base of individual participants and
those organisations seeking to mainstream equalities within their organisation
while offering mentoring and peer support.
Increasing knowledge and understanding of leadership and the skills required
to lead/manage in the workplace.
The project commences in October 2008. Further information and application
forms can be found at www.scvo.org.uk/equalities . If you would like
to discuss involvement in the project either as a participant, at organisational
level or as a mentor please call Linda Anderson on 0141 225 8034 or email
equalities@scvo.org.uk.
Scotland's charity regulator has demanded a change in the law in a bid to get tough on bogus doorstep collectors.
The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) said that organisations making collections should be "clear and transparent" in order for the public to be able to give goods or money confidently.
Making the statement in its annual report it calls for tougher laws regarding the doorstep collections. It wants collectors to have to state whether they are a registered charity or not and for Scottish charities to have to state on their websites whether they are a member of OSCR.
In another effort by the watchdog to have more control it is asking for powers to appoint additional trustees to the boards of older charities with an insufficient number of trustees and who are unable to operate.
Scottish Investment Fund (SIF)
SIF is a £30m fund established by the Scottish Government to build on the activities of the Futurebuilders Scotland Programme which invested almost £18m between 2004 and 2007 in expanding the role of the social economy in delivering public services. While SIF shares a number of the aims associated with Futurebuilders Scotland it will target social outcomes achieved in specified priority areas and adopt an investment-based approach fundamentally different to traditional grant-based schemes.
2008/09 investment priorities will focus on organisations with social missions that address issues of employability, environmental action, and the underlying causes of health inequality.
Key features of SIF are
as follows:- A
total of £30m will be subscribed over a three-year period - £4m
in 2008/2009, £10m in 2009/10 and £16m in 2010/11;
SIF is targeted at established, ‘investment ready’ social enterprises
which have been trading successfully, generating income other than grants,
for at least three years and which aim to achieve a step change in their
activities;
SIF aims to provide a blend of funding solutions including loan finance
and non-repayable strategic investments as well as other financial products
providing the equivalent of risk capital;
Loan funding will be a key element of all SIF investment packages. Note: Organisations unwilling (or unable) to consider loan finance will
not be eligible for SIF investment.
Online Appraisal
The website went live on the 1st September 08 when the SIF opened for applications. A key feature of the website is an Online Appraisal model which enables organisations seeking investment to establish firstly, whether or not they meet SIF eligibility criteria, and secondly, the extent to which their activities and social outcomes fit with the investment priorities of the fund. The model covers 3 areas – Eligibility, Investment-readiness and Investment priorities. On completion of all three stages of the online model, organisations seeking investment will be given an initial indication of the likelihood that their proposal will progress to the next stage.
The SIF is managed by Social Investment Scotland and further information can be found on the SIF website (www.scottishinvestmentfund.co.uk) or by phoning 0131-558-7706.
Sport Management Training
Volunteer Centre Fife offers a training course for volunteer managers in the sports sector. The course looks at all aspects of working with and supporting volunteers and is specifically aimed and tailored for sport organisations. For more information or to book places please contact Mary Ray on 07717 390214 or mary.ray@volunteeringfife.org
PRACTICE LEARNING QUALIFICATIONS (SOCIAL SERVICES) - BACK ON TRACK: PROJECT TO DEVELOP LEARNING RESOURCES FOR THE PLQ(SS)
SUBJECT EXPERTS WANTED NOW to write and develop learning resources for the PLQ(SS). We are currently looking to develop:
Learning methods - Working with learners with diverse needs
If you are interested in this opportunity to contribute to the new PLQ(SS) please click here for further information
TRAINING EVENTS @ VONEF - SOME PLACES STILL AVAILABLE
The following training sessions are taking place on Wednesday 26th November and Wednesday 28th January 2009, both at 10 am. There are still some places available, if you are interested then please contact Sue. Price is £25 per person. If you require any further information on these courses please phone 01334 654080 or email Sue
| Course Outline: | Charity Accounts - Wednesday 26th November |
| The Legal Framework | |
| The Accounting Framework | |
| Records | |
| Management Accounts | |
| Annual Accounts | |
| Sources of further information and support |
| Course Outline: | Employing Staff - Wednesday 28th January |
| Roll of the Management Committee | |
| Recruitment and Induction | |
| Contract of Employment | |
| Managing Performance | |
| Health and Safety | |
| Equal Opportunities | |
| Dismissal and Redundancy | |
| Statuatory Rights of Employees | |
| Sources of support and further information |
HEALTHY WORKING LIVES - is funded by the Scottish Executive and was stablishd in 2005 as part of NHS Health Scotland - The Centre leads more than 80 staff based in three regions - the North, East and South of Scotland. They work very closely with NHS boards and local authorities and a range of partners and stakeholders.
Their focus is to help employers, employees and our partner organisation come together to create a safer, healthier more motivated workplace. They provide free and confidential advice on the latest health and safety legislation, occupational health support and assistance with health promotion.
Their advice line is open Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm Freephone 08000192211 or email via the website www.healthyworkinglives.com. To receive a free workplace visit cal 0800 019 2211. Their service is confidential and without enforcement, they will advice where improvements could be made as well as pointing out existing areas of good practice.