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Tackling Child Poverty in Scotland: Analysis of Written Consultation Findings
report presents the findings of the written strand of a consultation carried out by the Scottish Government
Equal Opportunities in Rural Scotland: Working together on a practical vision to bridge current barriers to social inclusion
The Highlands & Islands Equality Forum (HIEF) was funded by the Scottish Government Equality Unit, Equality
'State Sponsored Cruelty' - Children in immigration detention
provides a series of recommendations which the authors say should be addressed urgently by the government
We Were Built for This: How community organisations helped us through the coronavirus crisis – and how we can build a better future. (June 2020)
The report author, Locality, is calling on government to support a community-powered economic recovery
Micro-simulating child poverty in 2010 and 2020
Taking account of the recession, it estimates the costs of meeting the government target of halving child
https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/micro-simulating-child-poverty-in-2010-and-2020
The Future's Bright - The Future's Local
The policy summary provides 11 recommendations for how government, regulators, funders and other local
https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/the-futures-bright-the-futures-local
Henry Smith Foundation - Equity in Justice
and long-term services- Have lived experience voice throughout their services, organisation and governance
https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000008cwnxMAA/henry-smith-foundation-equity-in-justice
The Digital Specialist Advice Grant offers organisations based in the Highlands and Islands area up to £5,000 towards the costs of obtaining digital specialist advice. Introducing digital technologies into your business has many advantages, including cutting costs, speeding up processes, improving customer insights, creating the ability to make faster business decisions and increase revenue. This funding is available to cover the costs of one-to-one consultancy on digital technologies leading to an action plan or a feasibility study for your business.Digital technologies may include:- robots/robotics/cobotics- sensor technologies- Internet of Things- data innovation- artificial intelligence- cyber security/risks- software development- augmented reality/virtual reality/3D visualisations- additive manufacturing and laser machining- cyber security solutionsProjects that have an element of ‘deep tech’ will also be considered (e.g. blockchain, photonics, aerospace and space technologies, electronics, cyber threat intelligence, fusion power and quantum computing).This funding can be used for projects focused on the adoption of advanced digital technologies including artificial intelligence or robotics.The funding is for consultancy costs to develop a feasibility study or action plan for digital technologies leading to, for example, increased productivity, impact on jobs, skills or workforce development, efficiency gains, reducing energy costs, or carbon reduction.The consultancy can include:- market research / testing, opportunity analysis and market assessments- energy efficiency feasibility study associated with application of a digital technologies- project feasibility, identify and appraise options and preparing a business case for investment- feasibility and impact analysis of new workplace practices and organisational structures and approaches to learning and development to reduce costs or improve resource utilisation- research supporting emerging digital technologies e.g. Industry 4.0 related, within the business- specialists to fill a skills gap relating to adoption of digital technologies
Tullo and Twinshiels Wind Farms Community Benefit Fund
The fund aims to support projects that make a difference to life in, and seek improvement in, the local community. They are keen to support community and voluntary organisations that are charitable, educational, philanthropic or benevolent in purpose. You do not have to be a registered charity to apply for funding but you do have to be able to demonstrate real community impetus and benefits.Projects should benefit people living in Arbuthnott; Benholm and Johnshaven; Gourdon; Inverbervie; Mearns; St Cyrus.Please check the fund guidelines to check eligibility before applying.
https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb00000094KOxEAM/tullo-and-twinshiels-wind-farms-community-benefit-fund
Funded by the Scottish Government and Foundation Scotland, this fifth round of grants from the Forth Valley Climate Action Hub will enable more groups to engage in climate action for the first time; and will support communities already delivering climate action to achieve even more. Alongside funding, successful applicants can access talks, events, networking opportunities and ongoing support from the Climate Action Hub.Two types of grant are available: - First Steps grant: Communities starting out in climate action may apply for between £250 and £500 - Next Steps grant: Communities with a track record of success in delivering climate action may apply for between £500 and £1,500.Grants are designed to enable applicants to deliver one or more of the following outcomes in their communities:- Increase climate-aware consumption and production- Increase nature-based solutions to climate change - Increase climate change awarenessThey are particularly looking for projects that contribute to climate change mitigation or adaptation that fall under the following categories: - Circular economy (repair, reuse, recycle)- Nature based solutions for flood resilience- Sustainable food and growing- Improving spaces for nature and biodiversity- Place plans with focus on climate adaptation- Sustainable transport and active travel- Renewable energy or energy efficiency measures Applications not previously funded by the Climate Action Hub will be prioritised.