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Business Energy Scotland - SME Loan Fund
The SME Loan provides unsecured, interest free loans from for the installation of energy efficient measures such as lighting and heating upgrades, double glazing and insulation. The loan can be used to pay for: - heating, ventilation and air conditioning upgrades: from single improvements to controls to complete system replacement- lighting systems: fitting and controls- building fabric: including insulation, draft-proofing, double and secondary glazing- water saving: be it installing a grey water system, harvesting rain water or sampling installing water efficient taps- waste reduction: installation of equipment to improve handing and reduce waste at source.
https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000000Ng61EAC/business-energy-scotland-sme-loan-fund
Neighbourhood management: At the turning point?
A research report from the ODPM evaluating the schemes that were part of governments Pathfinder Programme
https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/neighbourhood-management-at-the-turning-point
We cannot forget that the call was for an independent review of charity regulation
25 January 2024
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That is why we were pleased when the Scottish Government agreed to our calls, committing in late 2022,And, encouragingly, conversations between the government and the sector were kicked off at the Gathering,in November, during which Scottish Government officials engaged with voluntary organisations on how,The Scottish Government suggests that this is required because the review has to be thorough and worthwhile,Because the Scottish Government’s response to that question is incredibly important.
Amazon - Regional Creatives Fund
The Regional Creatives Fund offers grants of up to £30,000 to UK charities that develop creative industry career pathways. The Regional Creatives Fund aligns with the Government’s recently announced Creative Places Growth Fund and aims to increase access to careers in the creative industries for people from underserved communities.Projects that focus on:- Upskilling or professional development in creative fields- Building on existing programmes, pilots, or structures that show promise- Creating sustainable pathways into creative careers- Innovative or scalable approaches to creative learning- Collaboration and regional sharing of knowledge/resources- Serving communities or people from government-designated underserved areasIt is essential that you seek to expand or continue an existing creative programme (rather than develop a new one). Projects must operate within the following creative industries: Digital and physical publishing, such as books and podcasts; Film, TV and Performance;Music; Advertising; Fashion; or Gaming.While this fund provides short-term financial support, they are especially keen to build long-term relationships with charity partners. They are more likely to prioritise projects from organisations who are open to ongoing collaboration beyond this round of funding. Funds can also be used for equipment, software, and wages, provided they meaningfully contribute to the project.
https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000007gNLxMAM/amazon-regional-creatives-fund
International Review of Behaviour Change Initiatives: Climate Change Behaviours Research Programme
This report, commissioned as part of the Scottish Government?
Rural Community Empowerment in the 21st century: building a 'can-do' culture
the programme and discusses issues raised at a public policy seminar sponsored by the Scottish Government
Fair Treatment - A Survey of Disability Access Policies in Primary Care Trusts
The report demonstrates the gap between Government expectations about challenging discrimination on the
Civil renewal and active citizenship: a guide to the debate
and concepts that underpin civil renewal and active citizenship debates, followed by a review of government
Self-Directed Support: A Review of the Barriers and Facilitators
It was undertaken to inform a research study funded by the Scottish Government 2009-2011 that is evaluating
Scaling-up social enterprise: strategies taken from early years providers
points - Challenges of social enterprise at a time of recession - Opportunities with increased government