Accommodation - The Murray Library Trust is interested in discussing accommodation needs with any charitable organisation or community groups that may wish to set up in, or re-locate to Anstruther.
The Murray Library Building is located in Shore Street Anstruther and is well positioned for access by public transport. The Building is held in Trust for Community benefit and offers flexible accommodation.
It is the intention of the Trustees to refurbish the building and so it would be advantageous to any prospective user of the building to discuss needs and expectations with the trustees who may be contacted by writing care of Jim Braid at 7 Farm Court, Anstruther, Fife, KY10 3HY.
Plans of the building and further information available from Sue mailto:Sue.Jack@vonef.org.uk
National Standards for Community Engagement -

Disclosure Scotland fee increase
As of 1st April 2006 the Disclosure Scotland fee will rise to £20. Any application forms received prior to this date will be charged at £13.60.
For more information visit: http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk/news.htm

FREE INFORMATION HELPLINE
Last week SCVO launched a free information helpline for Scotland’s voluntary sector.
By calling 0800 169 00 22 voluntary organisations can access up to date information on the issues that matter to them – from charity law to constitutions, from management committees to managing people. The new helpline has been developed involving local Councils for Voluntary Service and specialist national infrastructure organisations to ensure the specific needs of the voluntary sector are met.

REVIEW OF SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR
If you work in the voluntary sector, this is a great chance to let the Scottish Executive, and the Strategic Funding Review partners, know about what support you do or do not receive, and what services you think are needed in the future. We are looking for voluntary organisation to tell us what support they are able to access and what gaps exist by:
Completing an electronic survey, and/or
Attending a focus group - organised in various venues across Scotland.
If you'd like to take part please go to the website and register to become involved.
www.supportservicesreview.co.uk

Investing in ideas’
The Big Lottery Fund has developed ‘Investing in Ideas’ – a funding stream which provides monies to test and develop new ideas which could become fully-fledged projects. Grants of between £500 and £5,000 are currently available, although it is anticipated that the maximum limit may rise to £10,000 in the coming months.
Investing in ideas can pay for:
• market research
• feasibility studies
• business planning
• training for your committee
• exchange visits in the UK to see how other projects work
• community consultation
• professional advice
• technical reports and scheme design studies
For more information visit: http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/assets/investing_ideas_flyer.pdf