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Mass Localism - a way to help small communities solve big social challenges
Given the growing pressure on government finances, these are important benefits.,Government has traditionally found it difficult to support genuine local solutions while achieving national,This discussion paper offers a solution: an approach by which central and local government can encourage
Review of Section 5 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001
This research was undertaken by Craigforth for the Scottish Government in order to to inform the Government's
Housing, Race and Community Cohesion
Report looking critically at government policies on 'race', 'equality' and community cohesion, from the,It argues that there is a gap between what government says should be done, and the realities and practicalities
https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/housing-race-and-community-cohesion
Equal opportunities and the Scottish Parliament: a progress review
order to contribute to understanding of the progress made by the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Government,This review focuses on the situation in relation to health, education, local government and transport
We’d like to know what you think of the Third Sector Governance Code
30 May 2022
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The Scottish Governance Code for the Third Sector was developed in 2018 and sets out five broad principles,of good governance that act as a point of reference for trustees in carrying out their role.,explains why these five principles matter and provides a statement of best practice on what good governance,Scotland’s Third Sector Governance Forum want to review the Code and you can help by completing this,Good governance matters, and our Code helps to maintain trust and confidence in our sector.
Evaluation of participatory budgeting activity in Scotland 2016-2018
output of an evaluation of Participatory Budgeting activity in Scotland commissioned by the Scottish Government,The specific areas of focus for the evaluation, as determined by the Scottish Government, were the identifiable,funder/beneficiary relationship) , Transference (closer involvement of community members in the governance,for those who are vulnerable or marginalised. work towards cultural change at all levels of local government
SURF Awards
The SURF Awards provide an opportunity for regeneration projects of all sizes to demonstrate value to funders and partners, support team-building and develop a national profile.The purpose of the SURF Awards is:- To recognise and reward best practice and innovation in community regeneration;- To promote and disseminate best practice across Scotland as means of sharing knowledge and experience, and thereby enhancing future policy and practice;- To highlight the role that regeneration projects have in improving the wellbeing of individuals and communities.2025 categories are TBC.
Kingdom Housing Association - Community Initiatives Fund
The fund supports projects in the communities where The Kingdom Housing Association operates. Projects should fit with the following themes: - Tenant, resident and community projects.- Training and Employment.- Energy Efficiency and the Environment.- Education and School initiatives.- Public Art.Applications can be submitted by tenants, residents in the community, clubs, schools, voluntary groups and others who are promoting community projects.
https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb000000EUzvxEAD/kingdom-housing-association-community-initiatives-fund
NatureScot - Nature Restoration Fund
Funded by The Scottish Government, The Nature Restoration Fund encourages applicants with projects that restore wildlife and habitats on land and sea and address the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. The primary focus of this fund is to increase the biodiversity value of land and sea with a focus on nature-based solutions to address the impacts of biodiversity loss and climate change.The Fund will support a mix of urban and rural-focused projects, such as improving greenspace for outdoor learning, green active travel routes, planting of wildlife corridors and natural flood management.Funding is available to Helping Nature and Transforming Nature Delivery projects for single or multi-year projects. Transforming Nature Development projects should be for no longer than 12 months. The Nature Restoration Fund is largely a capital fund designed to deliver change on the ground.Project activities must be completed by 31 March 2028.
https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000LvJRdEAN/naturescot-nature-restoration-fund
Maths Week Scotland Grants Fund
The Maths Week Scotland Grants Fund supports organisations, partnerships and charities to develop in-person events or digital activities for Maths Week Scotland which will have the theme ‘Maths Tales’ and will focus on areas such as the story of maths, maths history and the link between maths and literature. Successful applications will meet the overall aims of Maths Week Scotland which wants people of all ages and backgrounds to: - Be curious, enthusiastic, confident and engaged in numeracy and mathematics - Understand the relevance of maths learning and skills to their lives, now and in the future - Have access to a diverse range of events and activities promoting and demonstrating the joy and value of maths The fund will cover new activities, or the extension of activities your organisation has already developed or provided, on the provision they will be branded/adapted to tie in with Maths Week Scotland.
https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000004IoNRMA0/maths-week-scotland-grants-fund