West Dunbartonshire CVS

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Bank Holiday Closure

Our office will be closed to visitors today (Thursday 17th) from 12:30 and will reopen on Tuesday 22nd at 10:00 for the Glasgow Fair weekend.

You can contact us through our info@wdcvs.com email address and we will get back to you on our return.

#westdunbartonshire

The Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults opens for applications on Monday 1st September.

We have online awareness sessions for organisations interested in applying.

Dates and online booking form can be found on our website wdcvs.com/managed-funds/

#WestDunbartonshire #funding

Volunteering Support Fund 2025 - 2027  - Impact Funding Partners

Impact Funding Partners are now welcoming applications for the Volunteering Support Fund!

The fund supports small to medium-sized third sector organisations to recruit volunteers for the delivery of a volunteering project.

Learn more and apply: bit.ly/40aGypf

#Funding #westdunbartonshire

Climate Action Hub Lead Officer with West Dunbartonshire CVS – Goodmoves We are looking to recruit a Lead Officer to coordinate the implementation of a Climate Action Hub in West Dunbartonshire. The Hub, funded by Scottish Government, will form part of a strategic S...

Become Climate Action Hub Lead Officer with @wdcvs.bsky.social

🕐Full time
❗Hybrid: Clydebank
💰£28,000

Find out more: tinyurl.com/yezvpjya

Climate Action Hub Lead Officer with West Dunbartonshire CVS – Goodmoves We are looking to recruit a Lead Officer to coordinate the implementation of a Climate Action Hub in West Dunbartonshire. The Hub, funded by Scottish Government, will form part of a strategic S...

Job Opportunity - Climate Action Hub Lead Officer

We are looking to recruit a Lead Officer to coordinate the implementation of a Climate Action Hub in West Dunbartonshire. The Hub, funded by Scottish Government, will form part of a strategic Scotland-wide network.

#westdunbartonshire

If your organisation is looking for guidance on governance, volunteering or funding, our surgeries are there to provide that support.

Appointments available Wednesday 9th July at 11am, 2pm or 3pm

To book a slot, complete form in the link below.

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#westdunbartonshire

Need summer health advice? @nhs24.bsky.social has the info
you need.

Check out their summer health page on NHS inform
and get tips on topics such as insect bites, how to stay
well in hot weather, and prescribed medicines and
travel.

Visit NHSinform.scot/summer to find out more.

#PackPlanProtect

We support funding for projects of all shapes and sizes all over Scotland.

Have a look at our quick reference guide for upcoming fund deadlines and see if there is support that would suit you or your organisation.

👉 www.foundationscotland.org.uk/upcoming-fund-deadlines

Feeling lonely? Loneliness can impact anyone, at any age, but older people can be particularly at risk. Find out how Age Scotland's Friendship Service can help you to feel more connected.

#LonelinessAwarenessWeek

Age Scotland have launched a brand new loneliness guide resource, explaining some of the common causes of loneliness, and providing practical advice about building more, and more fulfilling, social connection.

You can download the guide from the link below.

It's Volunteers' Week 2025

A big thank you to volunteers who go out of their way to make a difference to our environment through community litter picks.

To Get Involved or just want to know more, call us on 0141 941 0886 or email us at volunteering@wdcvs.com

#VolunteersWeek #VolunteersWeek2025

We’re proud to be taking part in Volunteers’ Week 2025 – saying thanks to all volunteers across West Dunbartonshire for everything they do!

If you would like to Get Involved or want to know more, call us on 0141 941 0886 or email us at volunteering@wdcvs.com

#VolunteersWeek #volunteersweek2025

🎉 HAPPY VOLUNTEERS' WEEK! 🎉

Did you know around 1 in 3 adults regularly volunteer in West Dunbartonshire. So why not join them!

If you could help or just want to know more, call us on 0141 941 0886 or email us at volunteering@wdcvs.com

#VolunteersWeekScot #VolunteersWeek #westdunbartonshire

WDCVS Get Connected Weekly Newsletter: 30th May 2025

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10 Things you should know! - A weekly snapshot keeping you informed, saving you time.

#volunteersmakeadifference #Funding #westdunbartonshire #CostOfLiving #volunteering #communitysupport

Congratulations to our Saltire Ambassador Jason Parkinson on achieving his 500 hour Saltire Award for volunteering with Clyde Shopmobility

Well done, Jason!

You can sign up for the Saltire Awards if you are aged between 12 and 25 years

saltireawards.scot

#westdunbartonshire #saltire

We are closed on Monday 26th May for the Bank Holiday.

Our Office will reopen to the public from 10am on Tuesday 27th.

Enjoy your weekend!

The Volant Charitable Trust Small Grant scheme closes to applications on Tuesday 3rd June.

You can find out more about the grant through the link below.
www.foundationscotland.org.uk/.../volant...

For support with applications info@wdcvs.com or Tel: 0141 941 0886

#westdunbartonshire

The Essentia Foundation - Independent Grant Giving Charity in Scotland The Essentia Foundation is an independent grant giving charity in Scotland with the vision of a fair and compassionate society.

The Essentia Foundation's mid-sized grant offers a fixed sum of £50,000 for charities and community groups to help Improve health and social welfare of children and young people up to 25 years old.

For more info www.essentiafoundation.org.uk

For support with funding contact info@wdcvs.com

Third Sector Leadership Conference – 5th June We are pleased to announce that this years Third Sector Leadership Conference will be held at Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel on Thursday 5th June.

The WDCVS conference takes place in the Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel on Thursday 5th June from 9am until 3pm.

Open to Third Sector Organisations and is restricted to one delegate per organisation.

For more information, agenda and how to sign up wdcvs.com/success-stor...

#westdunbartonshire

Volunteers' Week Fair - Saturday 7th June - Clydebank

Every thought about volunteering but don't know where to start. We are bringing together local organisations to give you the opportunity to get involved.

For info kathleen@wdcvs.com or 0141 941 0886.
#westdunbartonshire

Volunteers' Week Fair - Saturday 7th June - Clydebank

Would you like an opportunity to promote your volunteering opportunities and showcase your organisation?

To reserve a FREE stall and be part of this amazing community event, contact at kathleen@wdcvs.com or 0141 941 0886.

#westdunbartonshire

Climate Action Hub Lead Officer with West Dunbartonshire CVS – Goodmoves We are looking to recruit a Lead Officer to coordinate the implementation of a Climate Action Hub in West Dunbartonshire. The Hub, funded by Scottish Government, will form part of a strategic S...

Job Opportunity - Climate Action Hub Lead Officer

We are looking to recruit a Lead Officer to coordinate the implementation of a Climate Action Hub in West Dunbartonshire. The Hub, funded by Scottish Government, will form part of a strategic Scotland-wide network.

#westdunbartonshire

Third Sector Leadership Conference – 5th June We are pleased to announce that this years Third Sector Leadership Conference will be held at Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel on Thursday 5th June.

Our Third Sector Leadership Conference will be held at Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel on Thursday 5th June

Comprising a series of morning plenary sessions and post lunch workshops, the day will offer opportunities for sector colleagues to connect with each other

For info wdcvs.com/success-stor...

Climate Action Hub Lead Officer with West Dunbartonshire CVS – Goodmoves We are looking to recruit a Lead Officer to coordinate the implementation of a Climate Action Hub in West Dunbartonshire. The Hub, funded by Scottish Government, will form part of a strategic S...

Do you have a passion for reducing the impacts of climate change and the potential of empowered communities? Climate Action Hub Lead Officer opportunity with @wdcvs.bsky.social tinyurl.com/mrytfd53 £28,000 Clydebank #WestDunbartonshire #ClimateAction

We are closed on Monday 5th May for the Early May Bank Holiday, returning on Tuesday 6th.

Our Office will be open to the public from 10am.

Enjoy your weekend! #MayDay2025

#westdunbartonshire

Walking Friendly West Dunbartonshire 2024 See the story

May is #NationalWalkingMonth

It's a great way to improve your social health, combat loneliness, increase your connections with other people and help you feel connected in your community.

More information of local walking groups #WestDunbartonshire.

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We have some availability in our support surgeries next week.

For guidance on governance, policies & procedures or funding, our surgeries are there to provide that support.

Times available - Wednesday 7th May - 2pm or 3pm.

Contact info@wdcvs.com or tel: 0141941 0886

#westdunbartonshire

Congratulations to Natalie Bell, Rosie Bennett, Grace Martin, Olivia McAneny, for achieving their 100hr Saltire Awards Certificate for volunteering at St Mary's, St Joseph's and St Stephen's Primary Schools as well as St Peter the Apostle High School.

For info saltireawards.scot

#volunteering

St Nicholas Care Fund closes to applications on Monday 5th May.

Working on an application and would like it reviewed, contact us by Thursday 1st May.

For funding support and advice contact info@wdcvs.com or Tel: 0141 941 0886

#westdunbartonshire #funding
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Volunteers' Week Fair - Saturday 7th June - Clydebank

Promote your volunteering opportunities and showcase the benefits of getting involved with your organisation?
Reserve a FREE stall, contact Kathleen at kathleen@wdcvs.com or on 0141 941 0886.

#westdunbartonshire