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Events - Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector We offer a host of events and training opportunities throughout the year with discounts for eligible Glasgow organisations, GCVS members and subscribers.

Line manager? Managing people with mental health conditions and supporting good wellbeing at work are key for any employer, but especially our sector. 💚

Don't miss our training:

12/8 Managing employees with #MentalHealth conditions
17/9 Managers: #Wellbeing in the Workplace

👉 bit.ly/What3On

Free Trees for Schools and Communities We’re giving away hundreds of thousands of trees

📢 Calling school & community groups! Only 27 days to apply for a pack of FREE TREES (for delivery in Nov 2025). Choose from packs of 30, 105 or 420 native species. You need🌱 the grid ref of where you plan to plant & 🙋‍♂️ the permission of the legal landowner. Apply 👉

🤩Looking for training to support your staff and organisation? Our People and Safety Services team offer expert #HR and #HealthAndSafety advice delivered in bite-sized online sessions throughout the year! Visit our website to sign up.

#CharitySupport #ThirdSector

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📢Want to make your voice count in the next election?
Join us on 19 Sept for a special in-person session with former First Minister Humza Yousaf as he shares insights into what really influences politicians and policy. #Election2026

➡️ GCVS members exclusive
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Happy Birthday team! 👏🎂

We're backing #ScotlandDemandsBetter with the @povertyalliance.org and organisations across Scotland who'll be joining the march on Sat 25 Oct. Let's come together and demand better. Will we see you there?

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We're looking for freelance Associate SVQ Assessors and Verifiers. Could you join our expanding Associate Team, to help deliver training and work-based qualifications to the third sector?
Please find contact details on our website and get in touch!
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Upskill your team with free workshops putting #HumanRights and equality at the heart of what you do👇

👇Join this call on Thursday 24 July to find out more about plans for #ScotlandDemandsBetter

Thanks for sharing @nwgvsn.bsky.social, lot's of changes coming so its an important one!

Employment Rights Bill Update This free, one-hour session provides voluntary sector employers with a clear overview of the latest updates to the Employment Rights Bill.

👩‍⚖️The #EmploymentRights Bill brings significant changes to legislation and workplace practice. We're hosting a free webinar on 19th August and an exclusive 3 part training series for voluntary sector employers!

👉Join the free session
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👉Book a training package here:
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UK inflation unexpectedly jumps to 3.6% as food prices rise again The figure for June marks the fastest rate of inflation, which measures how quickly prices are rising, since January 2024.

If you're working with a family that is struggling to make ends meet and will be worried about the news today that the cost of living has risen again, we can help.

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Our friendly support line team can provide practical, emotional and financial support on 08000 28 22 33.

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As well as opportunities within the GCVS team, we have some new jobs on our noticeboard - check out roles with @povertyalliance.org, Antonine All Stars, SEMDC, Lambhill Stables and City Property.

Noticeboard 👉 bit.ly/boardposts
GCVS Jobs 👉 bit.ly/4eevi0G

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We're recruiting an experienced and motivated finance professional to be our new Management Accountant.

Or, could you join our Workforce Qualifications and Training team as an freelance Associate SVQ Assessor/Verifier?

Full details on our website👉https://bit.ly/4eevi0G

#CharityJobs

The Good Practice Library - THRE Third Sector Human Rights & Equalities

Did you know? THRE has a 'Good Practice Library' dedicated to sharing stories of strong human rights and equalities policies and practices from around the sector!

Check it out today via the link⬇️

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Want to share your good practice in the library? Contact us at thre@gcvs.org.uk.

GCVS is calling for the UC/PIP Bill to be halted. We're urging the @ukparliament.parliament.uk to work closely with disabled people, their families, and frontline charities to ensure a fairer and kinder benefits system. Read our full response here:
gcvs.org.uk/response-to-...

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🌞 Planning summer events? Safety comes first. Learn how to plan fun, inclusive outdoor activities without compromising well-being.

BBQs, bouncy castles, and more, we've got you:
→ gcvs.org.uk/safe-summer-...

#EventSafety #VoluntarySector

Want to use your #finance skills to make a difference in Glasgow’s vibrant third sector? Management Accountant opportunity with @glasgowcvs.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/4et4xzr9 £41,731 #Glasgow/ hybrid

Strathclyde Technology Conference Centre

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In our workshop with @sbs.strath.ac.uk, we learned about how to access valuable research data, build strong research design and also carried out mock research interviews.

Thanks everyone for joining us!😍
Next dates in the newsletter bit.ly/your-news

#ConnectingForImpact #ResearchOpportunities

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We have freelance opportunities within our Workplace Qualifications and Training team.

Could you join us as an Associate SVQ Assessor or Verifier? We're looking to expand our team, delivering training and work-based qualifications to the third sector in #Glasgow.

Visit👉 bit.ly/3FSd1d7

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🙌To the hundreds of small charities and community groups we work with in #Glasgow, thank you, you're doing an amazing job.🥰#SmallCharityWeek

Please remember the GCVS team are here to help with:
🥰Membership community
🧑‍💻Training & advice surgeries
🗞️ Newsletter updates
📌Networking

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It’s #SmallCharitiesWeek!

If your charity has an annual voluntary income under £50k, this is your reminder: you're eligible for free organisational membership with us! Giving every fundraiser in your charity full access to our benefits and support.

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Working Together for Better Children's Services in Glasgow We reflect on the work of the planning partnership for Children’s Services in Glasgow and the role charities and community organisations play

“Better outcomes for children start with better collaboration.”

In a new blog, read how Glasgow is working together to strengthen children’s services planning 👉
gcvs.org.uk/childrens-se...

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We support Scotland Demands Better

We're supporting a new campaign led by
@povertyalliance.org

Change happens when we step up and demand it. Join the march for all of us.

This Edinburgh, 25 Oct. #WeDemandBetter
scotland-demands-better.com

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😊Reminders! Monday 23rd is our next #Governance advice session - an essential with so many recent and planned changes for the charity sector.

Wednesday 25th is also our next session at Strathclyde University, exploring research and partnership projects.

Find these and lots more at bit.ly/What3On

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Coming up from our HR and Health & Safety Advisors!
Short, effective training on:

🟥Handling Difficult Conversations
2 July, 10am-12pm

🟥Support & Supervision
3 July, 2-4pm

🟩Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations
3 July, 2-4pm

Find these sessions and much more at:
bit.ly/What3On

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🏆We're proud to share that our website, gcvs.org.uk is officially carbon-conscious! Big thanks to the Eco-Friendly Web Alliance for their accreditation.

🌱If you're interested in your eco-performance visit ecofriendlyweb.org or email us at climate@gcvs.org.uk for this and other #climate ideas

Support Your Mission with Help from Strathclyde Business Students - Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector Work with Strathclyde Business Students over an academic year and encourage them to apply their skills to give back to the local community.

🤔Could you use the help of talented @sbs.strath.ac.uk students? Charities and other #ThirdSector organisations can receive 100 hrs of voluntary support from Strathclyde degree students through their Social Responsibility Pathway. Learn more here on our website and sign up by 27 June
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#GlasgowWellbeingFund recipient in 2024? It's the last week to submit your monitoring response so please get in touch if you have any questions to wellbeingfund@gcvs.org.uk

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The blog also includes the latest changes to:
- Life and Family-Friendly practices, e.g. Parental Leave
- Change to Trade Union Recognition
- Sessional / Zero-Hour Contracts
- Unfair Dismissal
- Statutory Sick Pay
- Employment Tribunal Changes

Read in full on our news page 📌https://bit.ly/43R3MBP