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19/06/2026

The Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) is looking for an experienced and committed individual to lead our Board.

As Chair, you’ll play a key role in guiding our strategic direction, ensuring strong governance, and representing OSCR with stakeholders across Scotland’s charity sector.

If you want to make a meaningful contribution and help support a trusted, well‑run charity sector, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more and apply 👇
https://www.oscr.org.uk/news/we-re-recruiting-for-a-new-chair-of-the-board/

18/06/2026

Here's the latest GCVS Bulletin:

Hi Susan, in this bulletin, explore new funding opportunities, free HR training, summer planning resources and important advice for Glasgow’s third sector.

18/06/2026

Here's the latest Scottish Community Development Centre (SCDC) Weekly:

SCDC recently supported a series of events exploring the development of the next Open Government National Action Plan, a five year plan aimed at increasing transparency, accountability and participation across government and beyond.

18/06/2026

Scottish Human Rights Festival

Expressions of interest are now open for Scotland's Human Rights Festival 2026.

This will be Scotland's first national, multi-day Human Rights Festival, taking place 9–13 December 2026 across Scotland (in-person and online). The festival will bring together civil society organisations, community groups, artists, academics, policymakers and the wider public to explore the themes of rights, dignity and justice through a diverse programme of events.

The Human Rights Consortium Scotland is inviting members and organisations to submit proposals to host events as part of the festival programme. The deadline is 31st August:
Find out more below:

Scotland’s Human Rights Festival 2026 will be the first national, multi-day festival dedicated to celebrating, explaining and strengthening support for human rights across the country. Taking place from Wednesday 9 to Sunday 13 December 2026, the festival will be delivered Scotland-wide, with a mi...

12/06/2026

Here's the latest CHEX (Community Health Exchange)-Point Snippets:

CHEX-Point Snippets is a free fortnightly e-bulletin aimed at sharing information between community-led health organisations, health practitioners and policy makers.

12/06/2026

2026 SURF Awards are now OPEN for applications!!

The SURF Awards are widely recognised as the most prestigious in the field of Scottish community regeneration.

This year the 5 categories are:
Community Led Regeneration
Removing Barriers to Employability
Improving Scotland's Places
Housing and Regeneration
Creative Regeneration

The SURF Awards are delivered each year by SURF, a regeneration forum with over 300 cross-sector member organisations across Scotland, in partnership with the Scottish Government.

The purpose is to highlight, celebrate and share the achievements of initiatives that address physical, social and economic challenges in communities across Scotland.

So if you know of or work with a great project or you think the area that you live/work in is worthy of an Award then get applying! It is a straightforward application form!

Feel free to share with those you think might be interested. Alternatively, you can nominate a project by completing an application form on their behalf as a nominating party.

Read the full press release: https://surf.scot/2026-surf-awards-open-for-applications/

Information and application materials are available on the SURF website at: https://surf.scot/surf-awards/surf-awards-2026/ Please download and read the Information Paper which contains the full criteria, and the helpful hints box on the website.

For queries please contact Emma Scott on [email protected]

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 7th September.

12/06/2026

No two volunteer programmes are the same – your support shouldn’t be either.
Available through our Knowledge Gateway, the Bespoke Support and Development Service covers the full volunteer journey, including:
🔹 Recruitment and onboarding
🔹 Volunteer management and support
🔹 Inclusion and accessibility
🔹 Impact measurement and evaluation
🔹 Strategy development
Whether you’re reviewing current practice or planning for growth, support is shaped around what matters most to you. Explore tailored volunteer support in the Knowledge Gateway: https://ow.ly/Kw5B50Z9Sc8

12/06/2026

It's wrong and unjust that 1 in 6 women suffer from financial abuse. And - as Kirsty Roebuck of Bethany Christian Trust writes in her guest blog, that can push them towards homelessness and make it harder for them to get out.
https://www.povertyalliance.org/guest-blog-for-richer-or-poorer-the-effects-of-financial-abuse-on-homelessness/

12/06/2026

We're currently recruiting for two Development Officer roles, alongside two other exciting opportunities across our team.

These positions would suit someone with experience in business support or administration within the third sector who is looking to make an even greater difference to the people of Dumfries and Galloway through a regional role.

We also welcome applications from those new to the sector who can demonstrate the right skills, attitude and commitment to the role.

🗓️ Applications close: Sunday 14 June

If you're organised, proactive and passionate about supporting communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Find out more about these roles and all our current vacancies on our website:
🔗https://jobs.tsdg.org.uk/current-vacancies/

11/06/2026

Permanent Senior Community Learning and Development Worker post for the South of Aberdeenshire is now live on My Job Scotland:

View details and apply for this community learning & development role in with Aberdeenshire Council on myjobscotland