More than £18 million seized from criminals is to fund projects which divert disadvantaged young people away from crime. Phase 5 of the unique funding stream opened yesterday and runs until 28 June. Continue reading Cashback for Communities fund open for applications
A new online and telephone consumer advice service has been launched as a result of £600,000 Scottish Government funding. Continue reading Scottish Government launches new consumer advice service
Group to examine impact on mental health
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A summit will be held this summer to consider what more can be done to promote positive workplace practices across the NHS. Health Secretary Jeane Freeman made the announcement as part of a package of measures in response to John Sturrock QC’s report into allegations of bullying and harassment in NHS Highland. Continue reading Government announces plan to tackle workplace bullying in the NHS
Scotland’s new Deposit Return Scheme will include aluminium and steel cans as well as drinks containers made of glass and Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic with a 20p deposit as part of plans to combat climate change. Continue reading Deposit Return Scheme takes shape
Community groups and projects can now apply to the new £11.5 million Investing in Communities Fund to tackle disadvantage, poverty and inequality. Continue reading Investing in Communities Fund open for applications
More than 6000 applications for Best Start Grant have been received in just two days following the launch of the Scottish Government’s new Early Learning Payment Continue reading Best Start grant applications pour in
Trades unions, offshore wind developers and supply chain companies have agreed to take urgent action to ensure more Scottish companies benefit from the awarding of contracts for offshore wind projects. Continue reading Offshore wind summit commits to way forward
Fifteen projects aiming to get more women and girls in Scotland taking part in sport and physical activity are set to benefit from £300,000 of investment from the Scottish Government’s Women and Girls fund.
Among them is a coalition bid from North Edinburgh. The Youth Work Coalition receives £15,000 to deliver an inclusive outdoor education programme to young women and girls in North Edinburgh. Continue reading New fund aims to get young women into sport
Schemes to create jobs and protect the environment are set to benefit from a new fund to help social enterprises which will be backed by £17 million of investment. Continue reading £17 million fund to support social enterprise
