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EVOC_Edinburgh @evocedinburgh.bsky.social · 2d

*FUNDING DEADLINE*

Expressions of Interest for the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund (Edinburgh) close this Friday (1 Oct).

New applicants must submit an EOI to be invited to complete a full application.

Find out more: tinyurl.com/ECMHWFund

EVOC_Edinburgh @evocedinburgh.bsky.social · 3d

*TRAINING*

We're running a 2-day ASIST course designed to improve your skills and ability to start a conversation with someone who may be contemplating suicide.

Mon 27 Oct, 9am – 4:30pm &
Tue 28 Oct, 9:30am – 4pm

Find out more and book a place:

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Learn to recognise signs of suicide and how to intervene - ASIST empowers you to help prevent suicide with proven, practical skills.

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EVOC_Edinburgh @evocedinburgh.bsky.social · 4d

Everyone applying to the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund in Edinburgh is invited to a collaboration event:

Tue 21 Oct, 9.30am - 12.30pm
@ the Greyfiars Charteris Centre

Time to discuss local priorities and influence decisions.

Register:

Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund: Collaboration Event

Join us to help match project applications to the fund with the needs of people and communities in Edinburgh.

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EVOC_Edinburgh @evocedinburgh.bsky.social · 7d

The Edinburgh Community Lottery is a fun and easy fundraising opportunity for good causes delivering services that benefit the people of the City.

As a lottery member, you are provided with lots of useful resources to help you raise funds.

tinyurl.com/EdinComLottery

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EVOC_Edinburgh @evocedinburgh.bsky.social · 8d

*FUNDING*

Better Breaks is now open for applications for 2026/27.

Grants are available for short break projects for disabled children and young people (aged 20 and under), and their carers (adult carers and/or young carers).

Deadline: Mon 3 Nov, 5pm

tinyurl.com/5hye9s5t

EVOC_Edinburgh @evocedinburgh.bsky.social · 9d

*FUNDING*

Do you currently hold a grant for the Edinburgh Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund?

Have you expressed an interest in continuing your project?

Look out for an email invite to complete a short application and evaluation form (Wed 1 Oct).

EVOC_Edinburgh @evocedinburgh.bsky.social · 10d

Do you provide funding opportunities for third sector organisations in Edinburgh?

Would you like to talk to these organisations about your funding priorities?

Then join us for Meet the Funders 2026.

Find out more: tinyurl.com/2ydz7shf

EVOC_Edinburgh @evocedinburgh.bsky.social · 11d

*TRAINING*

We think a browse through our latest Training E-news over a cup of tea is a great way to start the week: tinyurl.com/2r4bw3pa

Our programme is designed to support third sector organisations with practical skills, knowledge and experience.

#Training #Edinburgh

EVOC_Edinburgh @evocedinburgh.bsky.social · 14d

We're looking forward to the first meeting of our new Chief Officers Group next week (Tue 30 Sep).

This peer support network will meet quarterly and offer leaders of third sector organisations a space to share challenges and experiences.

Register now:

EVOC: Chief Officers Group (Edinburgh)

You are invited to join a facilitated, peer support network for third sector chief officers in Edinburgh.

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EVOC_Edinburgh @evocedinburgh.bsky.social · 15d

*FUNDING*

There is still time to apply to the @Edinburgh_CC Community Grants scheme. Grants are awarded to constituted groups for local community activity.

Grants: Up to £5,000

Deadline: Tue 30 Sep

Find out more: tinyurl.com/4z758766

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EVOC_Edinburgh @evocedinburgh.bsky.social · 16d

The latest edition of the EVOC E-news is out now: tinyurl.com/2btbkxur

Browse a selection of opportunities and support for third sector organisations in Edinburgh.

#ThirdSector #Edinburgh #Support

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EVOC_Edinburgh @evocedinburgh.bsky.social · 17d

#Training #Edinburgh

Have you recently become a Manager?

Are you thinking of taking the next move in your career?

Moving Into Management will help you build the skills, confidence, and mindset to manage people and teams: Tue 7 Oct, 10am - 4.30pm

Book: tinyurl.com/3pfy8x2w

EVOC_Edinburgh @evocedinburgh.bsky.social · 18d

If you missed the online info session on how to apply to the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund in Edinburgh, you can now watch it online:
tinyurl.com/3ppy9t43

You can find the partnership plan and other key info and documentation here:
t.co/ZCkmFCkJb3

EVOC_Edinburgh @evocedinburgh.bsky.social · 21d

The Edinburgh Community Lottery is a great way for good causes in Edinburgh to raise much-needed funds.

It's simple and easy to sign up, and there is a range of marketing materials provided to help you spread the word to your supporters.

Find out more: tinyurl.com/EdinComLottery

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EVOC_Edinburgh @evocedinburgh.bsky.social · 22d

Third sector leaders are invited to join a facilitated, peer support network for chief officers in Edinburgh.

The first meeting is taking place on Tue 30 Sep, from 9.30am - 12.30pm.

This event is free to EVOC members.

Register now: tinyurl.com/2bmt99u3

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EVOC_Edinburgh @evocedinburgh.bsky.social · 23d

*FUNDING*

Applications are now open to the Edinburgh Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund:
tinyurl.com/ECMHWFund

Current grant holders, look out for an email with how you can apply for continuation funding or a new grant.

#Funding #Edinburgh #communities

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EVOC_Edinburgh @evocedinburgh.bsky.social · 25d

This week's Training E-news is out now: tinyurl.com/2m4k2a9w

This week's highlights include:
- Moving Into Management
- First Aid for Mental Health (SQA Level 5)
- Emergency First Aid (SCQF Level 6)
- Becoming a SCIO

#Training #Edinburgh #ThirdSector

EVOC_Edinburgh @evocedinburgh.bsky.social · 29d

Applications for the Edinburgh Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund open next Wednesday (17 Sep).

Full details will be available then, but the timeline for new applications is here: tinyurl.com/ECMHWFund

We'll be in touch with current grant holders directly.

EVOC_Edinburgh @evocedinburgh.bsky.social · Sep 10

The latest edition of the EVOC E-news is out now: tinyurl.com/yjhu6dwh

Look out for details of our new Chief Officers Group meeting (free to EVOC Members) along with some new funding opportunities, news and events.

#ThirdSector #Support #Funding

EVOC_Edinburgh @evocedinburgh.bsky.social · Sep 9

There is still time to apply to join our team. We'd love to hear from you if you could be the person to support local groups to get involved with community planning. The deadline is tomorrow (Wed 9 Sep). #JobOpportunity #Recruitment #JoinOurTeam

EVOC_Edinburgh @evocedinburgh.bsky.social · Sep 2

Do you have the skills and experience to support local groups to get involved with community planning?

Are you interested in supporting the third sector in Edinburgh?

We need a full-time Development Worker to join our team.

Find out more and apply: tinyurl.com/EVOCJobs

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EVOC_Edinburgh @evocedinburgh.bsky.social · Sep 4

Being able to tell an evidence-based story about your organisation's impact is so important for the third sector.

There is still space on our evidencing impact course to help you develop a plan to do that:

🔎Evidencing Impact
Tue 9 Sep, 10am - 4pm

Evidencing Impact

Learn how to effectively evidence your organisation's impact and explore new ways to tell your story to funders.

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EVOC_Edinburgh @evocedinburgh.bsky.social · Sep 2

Do you have the skills and experience to support local groups to get involved with community planning?

Are you interested in supporting the third sector in Edinburgh?

We need a full-time Development Worker to join our team.

Find out more and apply: tinyurl.com/EVOCJobs

EVOC_Edinburgh @evocedinburgh.bsky.social · Sep 2

*JOB OPPORTUNITY*

Do you have the skills to support local groups to work alongside other planning partners to represent the interests of their community?

Apply to join our team as a Development Worker (full-time).

Deadline: Wed 10 Sep

More: tinyurl.com/EVOCJobs

EVOC_Edinburgh @evocedinburgh.bsky.social · Sep 1

WINNER 🎉

There was a £2,000 winner on the Edinburgh Community Lottery this weekend!

If you'd like an easy and free way to raise money for your good cause (in Edinburgh), find out how you could sign up as a Lottery member: tinyurl.com/EdinCommLott...

EVOC_Edinburgh @evocedinburgh.bsky.social · Sep 1

We're starting this week with the latest edition of our Training E-news: tinyurl.com/ycy8rmvk

Whether you know what training you need or are looking for some inspiration, here are some highlights for the autumn.

Full programme here: tinyurl.com/EVOCTraining

#Training

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