Social enterprises are to benefit from £5 million of new funding to enable them to access free specialist business advice. Continue reading Business support for social enterprises: more funding for free advice service
Tag: Scottish Government
Further support for families of missing people
Improving the help available for families of missing people and those who may be at risk is the focus of a new £70,000 investment from the Scottish Government. Continue reading Further support for families of missing people
Grow Your Own: small grants for community food projects
Schools, charities and community groups across Scotland are sharing £80,000 of grants to encourage people to grow their own food. Continue reading Grow Your Own: small grants for community food projects
Consultation on incorporating the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
The Scottish Government is seeking views on how best to incorporate the UN’s ‘gold standard’ for children’s rights into Scots Law and improve the lives of children and young people.
Continue reading Consultation on incorporating the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Providing quality childcare: new resource launched
A new induction pack has been launched for people working in early learning and childcare (ELC). Continue reading Providing quality childcare: new resource launched
Funeral cost guidance published
New guidance to make it easier to plan the cost of funerals, burials and cremations has been published. Continue reading Funeral cost guidance published
Cashback for Communities fund open for applications
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
Scottish Government launches new consumer advice service
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
Mental Health Awareness Week: Addressing body image
Group to examine impact on mental health
Continue reading Mental Health Awareness Week: Addressing body image
Government announces plan to tackle workplace bullying in the NHS
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