Covid-19 & 3rd Sector Update 28/07/2020
SERVICE UPDATES, PREMISES AND TECHNOLOGY, FUNDING, RESEARCH & BLOGS, TRAINING AND LEARNING
MYPAS Service Update
Our Project Workers provide friendly, confidential and non-judgmental support. We have funding for two projects in East Lothian.
Children' Strategic Partnership - Priorities Consulation
The East Lothian Children’s Strategic Partnership is now seeking views from partner organisations and communities.
Firstport Social Entrepreneurs Fund
Apply to the following three funds:
Pounds for Purpose - £500 awards
Start It - Up to £5000 towards the start-up costs of your social enterprise idea.
Build It- Up to £25,000 if you have tried and tested a social enterprise idea.
Funding Bulletin 17/07/2020
Volunteer Centre East Lothian’s latest funding bulletin is now available. If your organisation is looking for funding there may be help available via this link
SUPPORTING PARAMEDIC LEARNING
A new and exciting BSc Paramedic Science programme in September 2020. As part of that programme we are looking for opportunities for our students to work more closely with third sector, voluntary and charitable organisations.
Applying to Connecting Scotland
Connecting Scotland is a Scottish Government programme set up in response to coronavirus.
It provides iPads, Chromebooks and support to develop digital skills for people
Views sought on video consulting
People across Scotland are being asked for their views on how health and care services might be delivered remotely in the future.
Funding Bulletin
Volunteer Centre East Lothian’s monthly funding update is now available.
If your organisation is looking for funding there may be help available via this link.
SCVO — Coronavirus Third Sector Information Hub
SCVO #COVID19 Third Sector Information Hub has info on: #Coronavirus Community Assistance Directory Funding HR Governance Volunteering Fundraising Remote wor...
Wellbeing Fund Round 2 open
The second round of the Scottish Government’s Wellbeing Fund is now open to applications…
Coffee break self-care webinar—22nd May—FREE
To finish off Mental Health awareness week, come and join MYPAS as they look at what self-care is.
Coronavirus (Covid-19) advice for voluntary organisations
Volunteer Scotland have provided practical guidance for organisations managing volunteers during Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Support for business
East Lothian Council is aware that COVID-19 (known as Coronavirus) has had an impact on local businesses, social enterprises and communities.