Day: November 3, 2017

Edinburgh Compact 2017 launched

EVOC AGM and conference to focus on place

Compact Voice, the latest guide to Edinburgh’s third sector and it’s work with public service partners, has been launched. The report is packed with facts and figures about the capital’s voluntary sector: how it is made up, how it organises itself, how it is funded and Compact Voice also covers current concerns and issues for the sector. Well worth a read.

 

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Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council’s (EVOC) annual general meeting and conference takes place on Tuesday 7 November from 9am – 2pm. There are still a handful of places available, so sign up for your free place now! 

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This year’s Conference will focus on how we use constructed space to think differently, collaborate and participate. Keynote speakers are city council leader Councillor Adam McVey and Diarmaid Lawlor of Architecture & Design Scotland.

Workshops on the day are:

  • Partnership Working With School Communities
  • Prevention Within the Context of Grants Review and Funding Cuts*
  • Good Governance – Doing Things Right Means Doing the Right Things
  • Participatory Budgeting an Effective Tool for Community Engagement?
  • Social (in)security

*We have updated our workshop on setting up a Commission on Prevention to look specifically at prevention in the context of funding and grants, in light of the review of the Health and Social Care grants programme.

All workshops will be available to sign up to on the day, and you can find more information about the topics and speakers by visiting the website.

NHS24 urges safety first this Bonfire Night

NHS 24 is reminding people to take care and understand how to treat minor burns ahead of this year’s Bonfire Night celebrations on 5th November. In line with advice from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, NHS 24 advises that people attend an organised display but, if a party is being held at home it’s important that people know how to treat any injuries. Continue reading NHS24 urges safety first this Bonfire Night

Edinburgh man shortlisted to become national #givingtuesday ambassador

Dean Reilly, from Edinburgh, has been shortlisted to become the #givingtuesday ambassador for this year’s campaign. Dean was chosen by the judges for his incredible charitable feats in support of the MS Society Scotland. Continue reading Edinburgh man shortlisted to become national #givingtuesday ambassador

Edinburgh Poppy Day is “biggest and best yet”

Thousands of people descended upon St Andrew Square yesterday to enjoy an afternoon of fun and entertainment at the fourth annual Edinburgh Poppy Day. The event, which raised almost £20,000 last year, is part of the 2017 Scottish Poppy Appeal run by leading Armed Forces charity Poppyscotland. Continue reading Edinburgh Poppy Day is “biggest and best yet”