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Events
News
Third Sector to benefit from Mentoring
Mentoring will be provided by business people to help
Third Sector professionals make their organisations
more enterprising and successful. The Scottish Government has
awarded a £186,200
contract to a consortium which will provide mentoring
and coaching to help develop staff skills. The consortium comprises
the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, Forth Sector, Edinburgh
Business Development and Scottish Council of Voluntary
Organisations (SCVO). To
find out more about the contract which runs until 2011,
please visit http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2009/02/26100410
Starting your Social Enterprise
The social enterprise academy, in conjunction with First
Port, are delivering a SYSE programme for those who are in the process
of setting up their own social enterprise. The programme, delivered
in a highly participative style, will equip participants with the skills
and knowledge that they will need to take their ideas forward. The
programme gets underway on 11th and 12th May and will last 8 days in
total. To learn more about the programme and how to apply please
contact Kim at First Port by email (kim@firstport.org.uk)
or by telephone on 0131 220 0511.
The SROI project is a Scottish Government funded programme
designed to develop, promote and support the use of Social
Return on Investment across the third sector in Scotland. The project includes
a major engagement programme, with seminars, workshops, and the production
of an interactive website. The SROI Project portal will be available
from July 2009 at www.sroiproject.org.uk. In
the meantime if you would like to receive notification
of upcoming events and publications, please email your contact details
to SROIproject@forthsectordevelopment.co.uk
Aspire to Enterprise - New Applicants
The Scottish Government funded programme 'Aspire to Enterprise'
is looking for a new batch of applicants. The programme is
open to social enterprises that are already trading, have a minimum
turnover of £60k/year and who can benefit from tailored development
assistance prior to accessing mainstream support. For more information
about Aspire and on how to apply please visit http://www.aspiretoenterprise.org.uk
The Melting Pot
Are you looking for shared office and work space? The Melting
Pot provides space for individuals and organisations to work, meet,
and hold events in the centre of Edinburgh. Work for a day for
free at The Melting Pot on one of their Open days in April and May on
Tuesday 2nd April, Thursday 30th April, Tuesday 5th May and Thursday
28th May. To find out more call 0131 243 2626 or visit http://www.themeltingpotedinburgh.org.uk
Funding
Capacity Building Grants -
Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland
Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland capacity building grants are available to
support organisations run effectively by working with them to identify strengths
and set out opportunities for development. Independent Advisers can help
with governance financial management, fundraising, resource and financial planning,
IT, communications, strategic development, and staff development. To find
out more please visit TSB Foundation for Scotland.
Self Management Fund for Scotland Launched
The Self Management Fund for Scotland is now open for applications. The
fund is available to voluntary organisations and community groups throughout
Scotland to support work to encourage people living with long term conditions
to learn more about the management of their condition, and to become more active
partners in their own care. The fund is set at £2m per year, over
the next two years. Full details including guidance notes, eligibility
criteria can be found at the LTCAS website www.ltcas.org.uk or
email geddes@ltcas.org.uk.