GCVS
@glasgowcvs.bsky.social
Glasgow's Council for the Voluntary Sector
💡Support, Training, Resources, News
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💡Support, Training, Resources, News
🫶 Subscribe to our newsletter at gcvs.org.uk
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GCVS
@glasgowcvs.bsky.social
· Nov 20
Hi, Blue Sky-ers and welcome new followers! 🎉
We're GCVS - Glasgow's Council for the Voluntary Sector -here to support and champion community groups and voluntary organisations so they can thrive and support local communities. #Glasgow is home, but we also offer services across the rest of Scotland!
We're GCVS - Glasgow's Council for the Voluntary Sector -here to support and champion community groups and voluntary organisations so they can thrive and support local communities. #Glasgow is home, but we also offer services across the rest of Scotland!
🍳 The Weans’ Scran & Kitchin have space for hire with a working kitchen!
💻 @withkids.bsky.social have training around Autism and emotional regulation
🫶 @copescotland.bsky.social has weekly advice on 'Getting your Oomph back'!
...more on GCVS bit.ly/boardposts
#CommunityNews
💻 @withkids.bsky.social have training around Autism and emotional regulation
🫶 @copescotland.bsky.social has weekly advice on 'Getting your Oomph back'!
...more on GCVS bit.ly/boardposts
#CommunityNews
February 3, 2026 at 10:35 AM
🍳 The Weans’ Scran & Kitchin have space for hire with a working kitchen!
💻 @withkids.bsky.social have training around Autism and emotional regulation
🫶 @copescotland.bsky.social has weekly advice on 'Getting your Oomph back'!
...more on GCVS bit.ly/boardposts
#CommunityNews
💻 @withkids.bsky.social have training around Autism and emotional regulation
🫶 @copescotland.bsky.social has weekly advice on 'Getting your Oomph back'!
...more on GCVS bit.ly/boardposts
#CommunityNews
GCVS is now officially based at 348 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8LX! A fresh, modern space designed to better serve our team and community. Same commitment, new chapter!
👉 Please update your records and read more about the new office in our blog: bit.ly/3XQxlB3
#GCVS #GlasgowThirdSector
👉 Please update your records and read more about the new office in our blog: bit.ly/3XQxlB3
#GCVS #GlasgowThirdSector
February 2, 2026 at 2:03 PM
GCVS is now officially based at 348 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8LX! A fresh, modern space designed to better serve our team and community. Same commitment, new chapter!
👉 Please update your records and read more about the new office in our blog: bit.ly/3XQxlB3
#GCVS #GlasgowThirdSector
👉 Please update your records and read more about the new office in our blog: bit.ly/3XQxlB3
#GCVS #GlasgowThirdSector
GCVS, working with Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, is preparing a bid to the @glasgowcc.bsky.social Employer Engagement Challenge Fund.
We’re seeking organisations that can help strengthen support for disabled people and people from ethnic minority communities who continue to face barriers to work.👇
We’re seeking organisations that can help strengthen support for disabled people and people from ethnic minority communities who continue to face barriers to work.👇
January 28, 2026 at 5:05 PM
GCVS, working with Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, is preparing a bid to the @glasgowcc.bsky.social Employer Engagement Challenge Fund.
We’re seeking organisations that can help strengthen support for disabled people and people from ethnic minority communities who continue to face barriers to work.👇
We’re seeking organisations that can help strengthen support for disabled people and people from ethnic minority communities who continue to face barriers to work.👇
Last week's Scottish Budget includes some positives for communities and families, BUT funding pressures and structural challenges for the third sector remain.
We’ve shared what it means for #Glasgow - and why this election matters in our latest blog:
👉 gcvs.org.uk/budget-and-e...
We’ve shared what it means for #Glasgow - and why this election matters in our latest blog:
👉 gcvs.org.uk/budget-and-e...
Why the Budget and Election Matter for Our Sector - GCVS
We're dissecting Scotland's Budget and looking ahead to elections in May, with ideas to help the voice of the third sector to be heard
gcvs.org.uk
January 22, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Last week's Scottish Budget includes some positives for communities and families, BUT funding pressures and structural challenges for the third sector remain.
We’ve shared what it means for #Glasgow - and why this election matters in our latest blog:
👉 gcvs.org.uk/budget-and-e...
We’ve shared what it means for #Glasgow - and why this election matters in our latest blog:
👉 gcvs.org.uk/budget-and-e...
🤯Low training budgets. High expectations?
As well as online training, we offer in-person workshops for voluntary sector workers, focused on real challenges:
• Manage absence confidently
• Develop a fundraising plan
• 'Money Magnets' that attract funders
👉 See what’s coming up bit.ly/What3On
As well as online training, we offer in-person workshops for voluntary sector workers, focused on real challenges:
• Manage absence confidently
• Develop a fundraising plan
• 'Money Magnets' that attract funders
👉 See what’s coming up bit.ly/What3On
January 19, 2026 at 10:58 AM
🤯Low training budgets. High expectations?
As well as online training, we offer in-person workshops for voluntary sector workers, focused on real challenges:
• Manage absence confidently
• Develop a fundraising plan
• 'Money Magnets' that attract funders
👉 See what’s coming up bit.ly/What3On
As well as online training, we offer in-person workshops for voluntary sector workers, focused on real challenges:
• Manage absence confidently
• Develop a fundraising plan
• 'Money Magnets' that attract funders
👉 See what’s coming up bit.ly/What3On
Find support on bidding for public sector contracts from the Scotland's Supplier Development Programme.
They have resources and webinars to help you, including a Getting Ready session on Wednesday 4 February, 2:30-4:00pm
www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/13-ge...
They have resources and webinars to help you, including a Getting Ready session on Wednesday 4 February, 2:30-4:00pm
www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/13-ge...
All events and training listings | 1.3 Getting Your Business Tender Ready - The Checklist
Knowing what your business needs to have in place before you start tendering is the foundation to success. This webinar will provide you with an easy to use checklist and description of all the polici...
www.sdpscotland.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Find support on bidding for public sector contracts from the Scotland's Supplier Development Programme.
They have resources and webinars to help you, including a Getting Ready session on Wednesday 4 February, 2:30-4:00pm
www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/13-ge...
They have resources and webinars to help you, including a Getting Ready session on Wednesday 4 February, 2:30-4:00pm
www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/13-ge...
👏 Extra support for wellbeing in Glasgow!
The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund is receiving an additional £3m investment in year 5, helping local projects tackle isolation and improve adult mental health.
Read what this means for Glasgow: gcvs.org.uk/3m-boost-for-adult-wellbeing-support
The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund is receiving an additional £3m investment in year 5, helping local projects tackle isolation and improve adult mental health.
Read what this means for Glasgow: gcvs.org.uk/3m-boost-for-adult-wellbeing-support
January 14, 2026 at 2:55 PM
👏 Extra support for wellbeing in Glasgow!
The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund is receiving an additional £3m investment in year 5, helping local projects tackle isolation and improve adult mental health.
Read what this means for Glasgow: gcvs.org.uk/3m-boost-for-adult-wellbeing-support
The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund is receiving an additional £3m investment in year 5, helping local projects tackle isolation and improve adult mental health.
Read what this means for Glasgow: gcvs.org.uk/3m-boost-for-adult-wellbeing-support
Some helpful fundraising ideas👍 We also have a few funding & income generation training sessions coming up!
January 9, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Some helpful fundraising ideas👍 We also have a few funding & income generation training sessions coming up!
🎉 Introducing HR Bitesize for the Voluntary Sector – January Edition!
This month, our focus is on Annual Leave – a key HR topic for charity employers as staff start planning their holidays.
Swipe through to get started, and discover how GCVS can make HR easier for your charity: bit.ly/HRHSadvice
This month, our focus is on Annual Leave – a key HR topic for charity employers as staff start planning their holidays.
Swipe through to get started, and discover how GCVS can make HR easier for your charity: bit.ly/HRHSadvice
January 8, 2026 at 9:46 AM
🎉 Introducing HR Bitesize for the Voluntary Sector – January Edition!
This month, our focus is on Annual Leave – a key HR topic for charity employers as staff start planning their holidays.
Swipe through to get started, and discover how GCVS can make HR easier for your charity: bit.ly/HRHSadvice
This month, our focus is on Annual Leave – a key HR topic for charity employers as staff start planning their holidays.
Swipe through to get started, and discover how GCVS can make HR easier for your charity: bit.ly/HRHSadvice
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We're kicking off 2026 with sessions of some of our most popular courses, starting with a session on the PANEL principles and using human rights approaches in practice.
Get your free tickets today ⬇️
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/thre-third...
Get your free tickets today ⬇️
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/thre-third...
January 7, 2026 at 12:39 PM
We're kicking off 2026 with sessions of some of our most popular courses, starting with a session on the PANEL principles and using human rights approaches in practice.
Get your free tickets today ⬇️
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/thre-third...
Get your free tickets today ⬇️
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/thre-third...
New updates coming onto the noticeboard:
🫶 Najwa New Scots are opening a coffee morning and wellbeing project
📲 @copescotland.bsky.social Scotland is hosting a Digital Inclusion discussion in Feb
📑 @gcil.bsky.social has job vacancies closing soon
Members! Share news free anytime
bit.ly/boardposts
🫶 Najwa New Scots are opening a coffee morning and wellbeing project
📲 @copescotland.bsky.social Scotland is hosting a Digital Inclusion discussion in Feb
📑 @gcil.bsky.social has job vacancies closing soon
Members! Share news free anytime
bit.ly/boardposts
January 7, 2026 at 2:22 PM
New updates coming onto the noticeboard:
🫶 Najwa New Scots are opening a coffee morning and wellbeing project
📲 @copescotland.bsky.social Scotland is hosting a Digital Inclusion discussion in Feb
📑 @gcil.bsky.social has job vacancies closing soon
Members! Share news free anytime
bit.ly/boardposts
🫶 Najwa New Scots are opening a coffee morning and wellbeing project
📲 @copescotland.bsky.social Scotland is hosting a Digital Inclusion discussion in Feb
📑 @gcil.bsky.social has job vacancies closing soon
Members! Share news free anytime
bit.ly/boardposts
In 2025, absence management was the most requested reason for advice from our HR Service team! This month, we're holding an in-person workshop on the topic, tackling real-life scenarios in small groups.
Join us on 29th January from 9:30am-1pm
bit.ly/3YoGi4Q
#HRAdvice
Join us on 29th January from 9:30am-1pm
bit.ly/3YoGi4Q
#HRAdvice
January 6, 2026 at 5:06 PM
In 2025, absence management was the most requested reason for advice from our HR Service team! This month, we're holding an in-person workshop on the topic, tackling real-life scenarios in small groups.
Join us on 29th January from 9:30am-1pm
bit.ly/3YoGi4Q
#HRAdvice
Join us on 29th January from 9:30am-1pm
bit.ly/3YoGi4Q
#HRAdvice
Happy New Year folks! Our office has re-opened and we're looking forward to getting back into it, providing support to community groups, voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises. #BackToWork
January 5, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Happy New Year folks! Our office has re-opened and we're looking forward to getting back into it, providing support to community groups, voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises. #BackToWork
The Digital Inclusion Alliance (DIA), is a national movement working to make digital participation a right - not a privilege.
It's now seeking a Chair to help drive systemic change and champion a more equal, digitally confident Scotland.
Read the Candidate Brief: bit.ly/491ausx
⏰Deadline 5 January
It's now seeking a Chair to help drive systemic change and champion a more equal, digitally confident Scotland.
Read the Candidate Brief: bit.ly/491ausx
⏰Deadline 5 January
December 12, 2025 at 9:32 AM
The Digital Inclusion Alliance (DIA), is a national movement working to make digital participation a right - not a privilege.
It's now seeking a Chair to help drive systemic change and champion a more equal, digitally confident Scotland.
Read the Candidate Brief: bit.ly/491ausx
⏰Deadline 5 January
It's now seeking a Chair to help drive systemic change and champion a more equal, digitally confident Scotland.
Read the Candidate Brief: bit.ly/491ausx
⏰Deadline 5 January
💛 We understand times are tough for many #Glasgow charities and voluntary organisations right now.
✅ Share your needs in our short form – we’ll help connect you with support
✅ Make sure you're signed up for #Glasgow's Funded Support with GCVS
Don’t face these challenges alone:
👉 bit.ly/3MakvuO
✅ Share your needs in our short form – we’ll help connect you with support
✅ Make sure you're signed up for #Glasgow's Funded Support with GCVS
Don’t face these challenges alone:
👉 bit.ly/3MakvuO
December 8, 2025 at 5:14 PM
💛 We understand times are tough for many #Glasgow charities and voluntary organisations right now.
✅ Share your needs in our short form – we’ll help connect you with support
✅ Make sure you're signed up for #Glasgow's Funded Support with GCVS
Don’t face these challenges alone:
👉 bit.ly/3MakvuO
✅ Share your needs in our short form – we’ll help connect you with support
✅ Make sure you're signed up for #Glasgow's Funded Support with GCVS
Don’t face these challenges alone:
👉 bit.ly/3MakvuO
🌟 Third Sector Opportunity:
Want to tap into NHS community benefits? Join our Q&A Sessions to learn how the Community Benefit Gateway can support your organisation.
✅ Understand the process
✅ Explore funding and partnership opportunities
✅ Questions answered
13 Jan or 10 Feb at 1pm
bit.ly/What3On
Want to tap into NHS community benefits? Join our Q&A Sessions to learn how the Community Benefit Gateway can support your organisation.
✅ Understand the process
✅ Explore funding and partnership opportunities
✅ Questions answered
13 Jan or 10 Feb at 1pm
bit.ly/What3On
December 4, 2025 at 9:48 AM
🌟 Third Sector Opportunity:
Want to tap into NHS community benefits? Join our Q&A Sessions to learn how the Community Benefit Gateway can support your organisation.
✅ Understand the process
✅ Explore funding and partnership opportunities
✅ Questions answered
13 Jan or 10 Feb at 1pm
bit.ly/What3On
Want to tap into NHS community benefits? Join our Q&A Sessions to learn how the Community Benefit Gateway can support your organisation.
✅ Understand the process
✅ Explore funding and partnership opportunities
✅ Questions answered
13 Jan or 10 Feb at 1pm
bit.ly/What3On
💫 Introducing the new 'Festive' Category on the Glasgow Helps website! We're using it to list activities and support happening this month in #Glasgow, from Gift Appeals to Community Lunches:👉https://bit.ly/3M4K8gv
Something to share? Contact the elves at [email protected]
#GlasgowHelps
Something to share? Contact the elves at [email protected]
#GlasgowHelps
November 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM
💫 Introducing the new 'Festive' Category on the Glasgow Helps website! We're using it to list activities and support happening this month in #Glasgow, from Gift Appeals to Community Lunches:👉https://bit.ly/3M4K8gv
Something to share? Contact the elves at [email protected]
#GlasgowHelps
Something to share? Contact the elves at [email protected]
#GlasgowHelps
📢Closing Next Week!
It's nearly time to start analysing your feedback and pulling names out of our prize draw hat, but there's still a few days left if you'd like to share your feedback in a short survey!
Win a £25 Glasgow Loves gift voucher🥰
👉 bit.ly/3Jq1HXh
It's nearly time to start analysing your feedback and pulling names out of our prize draw hat, but there's still a few days left if you'd like to share your feedback in a short survey!
Win a £25 Glasgow Loves gift voucher🥰
👉 bit.ly/3Jq1HXh
November 27, 2025 at 11:09 AM
📢Closing Next Week!
It's nearly time to start analysing your feedback and pulling names out of our prize draw hat, but there's still a few days left if you'd like to share your feedback in a short survey!
Win a £25 Glasgow Loves gift voucher🥰
👉 bit.ly/3Jq1HXh
It's nearly time to start analysing your feedback and pulling names out of our prize draw hat, but there's still a few days left if you'd like to share your feedback in a short survey!
Win a £25 Glasgow Loves gift voucher🥰
👉 bit.ly/3Jq1HXh
Closing Soon from Circular Glasgow:
Fully funded support to Glasgow SMEs to help realise our city’s net zero targets. Participating organisations get a bespoke Action Plan and a 16-wk funded work placement to progress their plan. Apply by 28 Nov.
www.circularglasgow.com/step-up-to-n...
Fully funded support to Glasgow SMEs to help realise our city’s net zero targets. Participating organisations get a bespoke Action Plan and a 16-wk funded work placement to progress their plan. Apply by 28 Nov.
www.circularglasgow.com/step-up-to-n...
Step Up to Net Zero – Circular Glasgow
www.circularglasgow.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Closing Soon from Circular Glasgow:
Fully funded support to Glasgow SMEs to help realise our city’s net zero targets. Participating organisations get a bespoke Action Plan and a 16-wk funded work placement to progress their plan. Apply by 28 Nov.
www.circularglasgow.com/step-up-to-n...
Fully funded support to Glasgow SMEs to help realise our city’s net zero targets. Participating organisations get a bespoke Action Plan and a 16-wk funded work placement to progress their plan. Apply by 28 Nov.
www.circularglasgow.com/step-up-to-n...
📢Noticeboard:
#PathScotland - supporting black/minority ethnic communities - are recruiting members
@talkingismental.bsky.social - tackling social isolation - are looking for feedback in their survey
@copescotland.bsky.social share workshop resources from #SelfCare week
Visit▶️ bit.ly/boardposts
#PathScotland - supporting black/minority ethnic communities - are recruiting members
@talkingismental.bsky.social - tackling social isolation - are looking for feedback in their survey
@copescotland.bsky.social share workshop resources from #SelfCare week
Visit▶️ bit.ly/boardposts
November 25, 2025 at 9:12 AM
📢Noticeboard:
#PathScotland - supporting black/minority ethnic communities - are recruiting members
@talkingismental.bsky.social - tackling social isolation - are looking for feedback in their survey
@copescotland.bsky.social share workshop resources from #SelfCare week
Visit▶️ bit.ly/boardposts
#PathScotland - supporting black/minority ethnic communities - are recruiting members
@talkingismental.bsky.social - tackling social isolation - are looking for feedback in their survey
@copescotland.bsky.social share workshop resources from #SelfCare week
Visit▶️ bit.ly/boardposts
💚 Your people matter, and so do you.
At our next Networking catch-up, we'll discuss staff wellbeing strategies and share ideas. Let's build a happier, healthier workforce in 2026.
📅 Friday, 5 Dec, at 10 am
📍 The Boardwalk, Brunswick St, Glasgow
👉 bit.ly/4823SK0
#WellbeingAtWork #GlasgowCharities
At our next Networking catch-up, we'll discuss staff wellbeing strategies and share ideas. Let's build a happier, healthier workforce in 2026.
📅 Friday, 5 Dec, at 10 am
📍 The Boardwalk, Brunswick St, Glasgow
👉 bit.ly/4823SK0
#WellbeingAtWork #GlasgowCharities
Third Sector Networking Breakfast - Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector
Kickstart your day with a complimentary breakfast and a chance to connect with local voluntary sector colleagues.
bit.ly
November 20, 2025 at 10:37 AM
💚 Your people matter, and so do you.
At our next Networking catch-up, we'll discuss staff wellbeing strategies and share ideas. Let's build a happier, healthier workforce in 2026.
📅 Friday, 5 Dec, at 10 am
📍 The Boardwalk, Brunswick St, Glasgow
👉 bit.ly/4823SK0
#WellbeingAtWork #GlasgowCharities
At our next Networking catch-up, we'll discuss staff wellbeing strategies and share ideas. Let's build a happier, healthier workforce in 2026.
📅 Friday, 5 Dec, at 10 am
📍 The Boardwalk, Brunswick St, Glasgow
👉 bit.ly/4823SK0
#WellbeingAtWork #GlasgowCharities
1/3 Glasgow CVS has contacted senior Councillors at Glasgow City Council to express disappointment at the delay to decisions on the #GlasgowCommunitiesFund which were due to be taken at the City Administration Committee this Thursday.
November 18, 2025 at 8:42 AM
1/3 Glasgow CVS has contacted senior Councillors at Glasgow City Council to express disappointment at the delay to decisions on the #GlasgowCommunitiesFund which were due to be taken at the City Administration Committee this Thursday.
☃️Each year, we share a directory listing services and activities being provided by #Glasgow charities and groups over the festive period. For example, this might include offering meals, helplines, gifts or community events.
🧝♀️To be included, please contact the elves at [email protected]
🧝♀️To be included, please contact the elves at [email protected]
November 17, 2025 at 11:15 AM
☃️Each year, we share a directory listing services and activities being provided by #Glasgow charities and groups over the festive period. For example, this might include offering meals, helplines, gifts or community events.
🧝♀️To be included, please contact the elves at [email protected]
🧝♀️To be included, please contact the elves at [email protected]
📢 On 10 December, we’re bringing together organisations, partners and individuals in #Glasgow with a passion for digital inclusion.
Strengthening coordination, mapping provisions and collaborating for impact.
Join in👉 bit.ly/47Q9ZQj
📍St Francis Community Centre, Gorbals, at 1pm
Strengthening coordination, mapping provisions and collaborating for impact.
Join in👉 bit.ly/47Q9ZQj
📍St Francis Community Centre, Gorbals, at 1pm
November 13, 2025 at 11:34 AM
📢 On 10 December, we’re bringing together organisations, partners and individuals in #Glasgow with a passion for digital inclusion.
Strengthening coordination, mapping provisions and collaborating for impact.
Join in👉 bit.ly/47Q9ZQj
📍St Francis Community Centre, Gorbals, at 1pm
Strengthening coordination, mapping provisions and collaborating for impact.
Join in👉 bit.ly/47Q9ZQj
📍St Francis Community Centre, Gorbals, at 1pm
With no real analytics on @bsky.app (that we can find!) it would be great to hear from partners, charities and voluntary sector colleagues in Scotland how they're finding BlueSky as an alternative to X. Are you staying? Tips for who to follow are also welcome, particularly in #Glasgow 🥰
November 7, 2025 at 9:37 AM