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North West Glasgow Voluntary Sector Network
@nwgvsn.bsky.social
We are a membership organisation & we support, connect & advocate for third sector organisations within the North West of Glasgow.

We also run an IT reuse & recycling project - Plugged In.

Www.nwgvsn.org.uk
Delighted to be attending the 60th Celebrations for GCA - Glasgow Council on Alcohol at @glasgowcitycouncil.bsky.social City Chambers this afternoon! Congratulations to all the GCA team!

"60 Years of Helping Lives Change”

#GCA60
November 6, 2025 at 3:06 PM
It's #TrusteesWeek & we'd like to start the week by thanking all the trustees of our member organisations that volunteer their time, knowledge, enthusiasm & support to every member organisation! We appreciate you & a BIG THANK YOU ALL!

trusteesweek.org
November 5, 2025 at 10:43 AM
We'll be attending the Glasgow Community Planning Partnership area partnership meeting this morning with our #VoluntarySector Rep from Annexe Communities

You can see the meeting agenda on the @glasgowcitycouncil.bsky.social meetings calendar onlineservices.glasgow.gov.uk/councillorsa...
November 5, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Thanks to Anne from Bridgeton Community Learning Campus for collecting a laptop & free internet for someone she is working with. Thanks to the recent large donation of laptops from @glasgowlife we've been able to get more laptops out.

nwgvsn.org.uk/plugged-in/

#pluggedinglasgow #DigitalInclusion
October 23, 2025 at 1:49 PM
It's #GetOnlineWeek, the @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social digital inclusion campaign. We'll be spotlighting #PluggedInGlasgow. We refurbish donated IT devices— giving them back out to people who need them most in NW and NE Glasgow. 💚
nwgvsn.org.uk/plugged-in/
#DigitalInclusion #RefurbishedTech
October 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
We are presenting at the @alliancescot.bsky.social #DiGiTal event this morning as part of @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social #GetOnlineWeek.

Our Network Manager is speaking about how access to a digital device and wifi should be a human right. #PluggedInGlasgow #DigitalInclusion

linktr.ee/plugged1n
October 21, 2025 at 9:36 AM
It's #ChallengePoverty week & today we are joining with other organisations across Scotland to celebrate the third sector, community organisations & volunteers who provide vital support to help people live decent & dignified lives.

www.povertyalliance.org/cpw/
#ChallengePovertyWeek #WeDemandBetter
October 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
📢 We've moved office!

You can now find us at Community Central Hall on Maryhill Road.

nwgvsn.org.uk
October 9, 2025 at 11:49 AM
It's #ChallengePovertyWeek. We believe having access to digital, today, IS an essential! We hope our IT refurb project #PluggedInGlasgow has made a difference by giving out 2200 refurbished devices to people that need them.

nwgvsn.org.uk/plugged-in/

#ChallengePoverty #WeDemandBetter
October 8, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Busy day yesterday - we met with managers Drumchapel LIFE at The Phoenix Centre and supported them with Governance & Capacity Building.

Then met with Glasgow Chinese Recreation Centre SCIO to help them with a funding application and enjoy a fab lunch!
October 2, 2025 at 11:14 AM
📣 Our offices are closed Friday and Monday for the September weekend. We’re hoping this autumn sun stays out! Back to work Tuesday 30th. 🍁🍂😎
September 25, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Looking forward to the @alliancescot.bsky.social Self Management Awards later today, where our IT project #PluggedInGlasgow is a finalist in the Self Management Digital Innovator category.

nwgvsn.org.uk/plugged-in/
September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Check your inbox our newsletter is out today!

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September 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM
We attended
the BCDC Community network lunch talking all things the network and #PluggedInGlasgow this afternoon. Great to make new connections! Thanks for having us!

Find out how you can refer to Plugged In on our website:

nwgvsn.org.uk/plugged-in/

#DigitalInclusion #reuserecycle
August 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM
All set up for our #PluggedInGlasgow stall at #Lenzie Community Festival. See you there!

nwgvsn.org.uk/plugged-in/
August 9, 2025 at 10:48 AM
We are delighted that our project #PluggedInGlasgow is a finalist in the Self-Management Digital Innovator category in this year’s Self Management Awards We’re one of 27 finalists. @alliancescot.bsky.social
For find out more : bit.ly/4foPkX8

#SelfManagement25 #digitalinclusion #RefurbishedTech
August 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM
How nice to come into a thank you email from one of our Network News subscribers!

nwgvsn.org.uk/our-work/com...
August 6, 2025 at 6:59 AM
It's been a busy week for #PluggedInGlasgow collections! Thanks to Edmund from GAMH for collecting a laptop & internet for an asylum seeker he is working with, to help learn English & make social connections to improve their mental health.

nwgvsn.org.uk/plugged-in/
#DigitalRights #DigitalInclusion
August 1, 2025 at 8:04 AM
The @corra.scot Boost Fund for community-led organisations across Scotland supporting local people affected by poverty or disadvantage is now open! All the details below ⬇️
📣🎉🌟Boost Fund - open today!

For community-led organisations across Scotland supporting local people affected by poverty or disadvantage.

➡️£500-£3,000 to constituted groups & charities w/ an annual income of £50,000 or less

➡️£250-£1,500 for unconstituted groups

www.corra.scot/grant...
Boost Fund supporting children and families
Boost small grants programme is for organisations supporting children and families in their local communities.
www.corra.scot
July 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Our Network News newsletter is a great way to promote your organisation or event.

Any members or partners who would like to add a story or event to next week's newsletter, please get in touch at hello.northwestglasgowvsn@outlook.com

nwgvsn.org.uk/our-work/com...
July 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM
@glasgowcvs.bsky.social are hosting a free webinar on the #EmploymentRights Bill on 19th August👇
👩‍⚖️The #EmploymentRights Bill brings significant changes to legislation and workplace practice. We're hosting a free webinar on 19th August and an exclusive 3 part training series for voluntary sector employers!

👉Join the free session
bit.ly/4kGB9gY

👉Book a training package here:
bit.ly/4ed8pL7
Employment Rights Bill Update
This free, one-hour session provides voluntary sector employers with a clear overview of the latest updates to the Employment Rights Bill.
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July 23, 2025 at 8:58 AM
@lambhillstables.bsky.social are recruiting a Kitchen Manager to work alongside their team 👇
July 23, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Thanks to Nicola from the @alliancescot.bsky.social for collecting 2 laptops & free wi-fi from #pluggedinglasgow. One will help a young adult with their studies & one is going to someone with no tv/computer to stay socially connected. #DigitalInclusion #RefurbishedTech

nwgvsn.org.uk/plugged-in/
July 23, 2025 at 8:52 AM
📢 Our office will be closed on Monday 21st July for the bank holiday. See you as normal on Tuesday! Here's hoping we have sunshine! 😎
July 17, 2025 at 8:47 AM
@opfs.org.uk are recruiting!👇
@opfs.org.uk are also recruiting for their teams in Central Scotland!

➡️Benefit, Debt and Money Advisor, Glasgow
➡️Development Worker: Lone Parent Positive Workplace Programme, Glasgow/Edinburgh
➡️Childcare Connector, Glasgow
➡️Employability Advisor, Glasgow / East Renfrewshire

tinyurl.com/yewtb2k4
July 17, 2025 at 8:34 AM