GCVS
@glasgowcvs.bsky.social
Glasgow's Council for the Voluntary Sector
💡Support, Training, Resources, News
🫶 Subscribe to our newsletter at gcvs.org.uk
💡Support, Training, Resources, News
🫶 Subscribe to our newsletter at gcvs.org.uk
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
👋If you're charity, or voluntary sector group, please share your experiences and feedback with us in our short survey!
Your feedback helps us develop our support👉 bit.ly/3Jq1HXh
Your feedback helps us develop our support👉 bit.ly/3Jq1HXh
November 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
👋If you're charity, or voluntary sector group, please share your experiences and feedback with us in our short survey!
Your feedback helps us develop our support👉 bit.ly/3Jq1HXh
Your feedback helps us develop our support👉 bit.ly/3Jq1HXh
Is your organisation ready for winter?
As temperatures drop, so do workplace safety levels. We can help you plan ahead with essential HR and Health & Safety tips. These practical steps will help keep your people safe and your organisation compliant.
🔗 bit.ly/4ocWmC0
As temperatures drop, so do workplace safety levels. We can help you plan ahead with essential HR and Health & Safety tips. These practical steps will help keep your people safe and your organisation compliant.
🔗 bit.ly/4ocWmC0
October 31, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Is your organisation ready for winter?
As temperatures drop, so do workplace safety levels. We can help you plan ahead with essential HR and Health & Safety tips. These practical steps will help keep your people safe and your organisation compliant.
🔗 bit.ly/4ocWmC0
As temperatures drop, so do workplace safety levels. We can help you plan ahead with essential HR and Health & Safety tips. These practical steps will help keep your people safe and your organisation compliant.
🔗 bit.ly/4ocWmC0
📢On the Noticeboard:
- GCIL asks disabled people to take part in the Voices at Work project
- HomeStart are recruiting a Family Group Worker
- Creem International has volunteer opportunities
- @povertyalliance.org Policy & Campaigns Manager vacancy closes soon!
👉 bit.ly/boardposts
#CharityJobs
- GCIL asks disabled people to take part in the Voices at Work project
- HomeStart are recruiting a Family Group Worker
- Creem International has volunteer opportunities
- @povertyalliance.org Policy & Campaigns Manager vacancy closes soon!
👉 bit.ly/boardposts
#CharityJobs
October 31, 2025 at 11:44 AM
📢On the Noticeboard:
- GCIL asks disabled people to take part in the Voices at Work project
- HomeStart are recruiting a Family Group Worker
- Creem International has volunteer opportunities
- @povertyalliance.org Policy & Campaigns Manager vacancy closes soon!
👉 bit.ly/boardposts
#CharityJobs
- GCIL asks disabled people to take part in the Voices at Work project
- HomeStart are recruiting a Family Group Worker
- Creem International has volunteer opportunities
- @povertyalliance.org Policy & Campaigns Manager vacancy closes soon!
👉 bit.ly/boardposts
#CharityJobs
5️⃣ Charity Training Picks for #November
Good Governance & Accountability 4 Nov 5.30pm
Introduction to Fundraising 11 Nov 12.30pm
Boundaries and Assertiveness 17 Nov 9:30am
Measuring Impact 19 Nov 2pm (optional 2nd day)
Community Engagement 28 Nov 10am
🙌LOTs more on our website:
bit.ly/What3On
Good Governance & Accountability 4 Nov 5.30pm
Introduction to Fundraising 11 Nov 12.30pm
Boundaries and Assertiveness 17 Nov 9:30am
Measuring Impact 19 Nov 2pm (optional 2nd day)
Community Engagement 28 Nov 10am
🙌LOTs more on our website:
bit.ly/What3On
October 27, 2025 at 1:12 PM
5️⃣ Charity Training Picks for #November
Good Governance & Accountability 4 Nov 5.30pm
Introduction to Fundraising 11 Nov 12.30pm
Boundaries and Assertiveness 17 Nov 9:30am
Measuring Impact 19 Nov 2pm (optional 2nd day)
Community Engagement 28 Nov 10am
🙌LOTs more on our website:
bit.ly/What3On
Good Governance & Accountability 4 Nov 5.30pm
Introduction to Fundraising 11 Nov 12.30pm
Boundaries and Assertiveness 17 Nov 9:30am
Measuring Impact 19 Nov 2pm (optional 2nd day)
Community Engagement 28 Nov 10am
🙌LOTs more on our website:
bit.ly/What3On
Do we get a thumbs up?
📢Your opinion matters to us, so each year we ask you a few key questions to help us improve. It only takes a few minutes, and you can win a £25 Glasgow Loves Gift card!
bit.ly/3Jq1HXh
#VoluntarySector
📢Your opinion matters to us, so each year we ask you a few key questions to help us improve. It only takes a few minutes, and you can win a £25 Glasgow Loves Gift card!
bit.ly/3Jq1HXh
#VoluntarySector
October 24, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Do we get a thumbs up?
📢Your opinion matters to us, so each year we ask you a few key questions to help us improve. It only takes a few minutes, and you can win a £25 Glasgow Loves Gift card!
bit.ly/3Jq1HXh
#VoluntarySector
📢Your opinion matters to us, so each year we ask you a few key questions to help us improve. It only takes a few minutes, and you can win a £25 Glasgow Loves Gift card!
bit.ly/3Jq1HXh
#VoluntarySector
5️⃣Training picks this November!
Getting Recruitment Right 6 Nov 2pm
Introduction to Fundraising, 11 Nov 12.30pm
Boundaries and Assertiveness, 17 Nov 9.30am
Measuring Impact, 19 Nov 2pm
Community Engagement, 28 Nov 10am
Plus, MUCH more online!
bit.ly/What3On%F0%9...
Getting Recruitment Right 6 Nov 2pm
Introduction to Fundraising, 11 Nov 12.30pm
Boundaries and Assertiveness, 17 Nov 9.30am
Measuring Impact, 19 Nov 2pm
Community Engagement, 28 Nov 10am
Plus, MUCH more online!
bit.ly/What3On%F0%9...
October 23, 2025 at 2:40 PM
5️⃣Training picks this November!
Getting Recruitment Right 6 Nov 2pm
Introduction to Fundraising, 11 Nov 12.30pm
Boundaries and Assertiveness, 17 Nov 9.30am
Measuring Impact, 19 Nov 2pm
Community Engagement, 28 Nov 10am
Plus, MUCH more online!
bit.ly/What3On%F0%9...
Getting Recruitment Right 6 Nov 2pm
Introduction to Fundraising, 11 Nov 12.30pm
Boundaries and Assertiveness, 17 Nov 9.30am
Measuring Impact, 19 Nov 2pm
Community Engagement, 28 Nov 10am
Plus, MUCH more online!
bit.ly/What3On%F0%9...
✅ We Need Your Feedback Please!
We would love to hear about your organisation and how we can best support you. Please share your valuable feedback with us. It only takes a few minutes to complete, and as a thank you, you can enter our draw to win a £25 Glasgow Loves gift voucher🥰👉 bit.ly/3Jq1HXh
We would love to hear about your organisation and how we can best support you. Please share your valuable feedback with us. It only takes a few minutes to complete, and as a thank you, you can enter our draw to win a £25 Glasgow Loves gift voucher🥰👉 bit.ly/3Jq1HXh
October 22, 2025 at 3:25 PM
✅ We Need Your Feedback Please!
We would love to hear about your organisation and how we can best support you. Please share your valuable feedback with us. It only takes a few minutes to complete, and as a thank you, you can enter our draw to win a £25 Glasgow Loves gift voucher🥰👉 bit.ly/3Jq1HXh
We would love to hear about your organisation and how we can best support you. Please share your valuable feedback with us. It only takes a few minutes to complete, and as a thank you, you can enter our draw to win a £25 Glasgow Loves gift voucher🥰👉 bit.ly/3Jq1HXh
📢Closing 29 October 2025.
Don't miss the deadline to apply for the #GlasgowWellbeingFund supporting small, community projects in #Glasgow with grants up to £10,500. Successful projects will be those that promote good adult mental health and wellbeing, with a focus on prevention.
➡️ bit.ly/3XQsvod
Don't miss the deadline to apply for the #GlasgowWellbeingFund supporting small, community projects in #Glasgow with grants up to £10,500. Successful projects will be those that promote good adult mental health and wellbeing, with a focus on prevention.
➡️ bit.ly/3XQsvod
October 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM
📢Closing 29 October 2025.
Don't miss the deadline to apply for the #GlasgowWellbeingFund supporting small, community projects in #Glasgow with grants up to £10,500. Successful projects will be those that promote good adult mental health and wellbeing, with a focus on prevention.
➡️ bit.ly/3XQsvod
Don't miss the deadline to apply for the #GlasgowWellbeingFund supporting small, community projects in #Glasgow with grants up to £10,500. Successful projects will be those that promote good adult mental health and wellbeing, with a focus on prevention.
➡️ bit.ly/3XQsvod
Yesterday, we co-hosted a No Wrong Door #ChallengePoverty event with Cabinet Sec. Shirley Anne Somerville. Huge thanks to all the organisations who joined to help ensure every #Glasgow family has access to life’s essentials 👏🏽🏠
Read more: gcvs.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Read more: gcvs.org.uk/wp-content/u...
October 9, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Yesterday, we co-hosted a No Wrong Door #ChallengePoverty event with Cabinet Sec. Shirley Anne Somerville. Huge thanks to all the organisations who joined to help ensure every #Glasgow family has access to life’s essentials 👏🏽🏠
Read more: gcvs.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Read more: gcvs.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Pick of 6!😍Here are just a small selection of the amazing charities and organisations in #Glasgow who are tackling poverty, and helping to provide #LifesEssentials
#ChallengePovertyWeek
Want to recommend a service you love in Glasgow? Please share below.
#ChallengePovertyWeek
Want to recommend a service you love in Glasgow? Please share below.
October 8, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Pick of 6!😍Here are just a small selection of the amazing charities and organisations in #Glasgow who are tackling poverty, and helping to provide #LifesEssentials
#ChallengePovertyWeek
Want to recommend a service you love in Glasgow? Please share below.
#ChallengePovertyWeek
Want to recommend a service you love in Glasgow? Please share below.
🥰Delighted to meet our #Glasgow partners today to highlight Paid Work Placements for people they support.
Now in its third phase, the PWP programme is a powerful example of partnership working that's offering meaningful, life-changing opportunities - especially on #ChallengePoverty Week!
Now in its third phase, the PWP programme is a powerful example of partnership working that's offering meaningful, life-changing opportunities - especially on #ChallengePoverty Week!
October 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🥰Delighted to meet our #Glasgow partners today to highlight Paid Work Placements for people they support.
Now in its third phase, the PWP programme is a powerful example of partnership working that's offering meaningful, life-changing opportunities - especially on #ChallengePoverty Week!
Now in its third phase, the PWP programme is a powerful example of partnership working that's offering meaningful, life-changing opportunities - especially on #ChallengePoverty Week!
📢Its #ChallengePovertyWeek and in Glasgow, we’re working together for a fairer city where no one is held back by poverty.
Our blog highlights:
- No Wrong Door Network
- #Glasgow's Child Poverty Programme
- Social prescribing & holistic support
- Community voice & lived experience
✨ bit.ly/3IQ55ui
Our blog highlights:
- No Wrong Door Network
- #Glasgow's Child Poverty Programme
- Social prescribing & holistic support
- Community voice & lived experience
✨ bit.ly/3IQ55ui
October 6, 2025 at 8:57 AM
📢Its #ChallengePovertyWeek and in Glasgow, we’re working together for a fairer city where no one is held back by poverty.
Our blog highlights:
- No Wrong Door Network
- #Glasgow's Child Poverty Programme
- Social prescribing & holistic support
- Community voice & lived experience
✨ bit.ly/3IQ55ui
Our blog highlights:
- No Wrong Door Network
- #Glasgow's Child Poverty Programme
- Social prescribing & holistic support
- Community voice & lived experience
✨ bit.ly/3IQ55ui
“The banter is great as it makes me laugh and forget my woes.... I now freely talk about my wife, I lost her two years ago, which I could never have done six months ago.”
🥰Thank you MENSELF + for sharing the impact of projects helped by
#GlasgowWellbeingFund - now open at https://bit.ly/3XQsvod
🥰Thank you MENSELF + for sharing the impact of projects helped by
#GlasgowWellbeingFund - now open at https://bit.ly/3XQsvod
October 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
“The banter is great as it makes me laugh and forget my woes.... I now freely talk about my wife, I lost her two years ago, which I could never have done six months ago.”
🥰Thank you MENSELF + for sharing the impact of projects helped by
#GlasgowWellbeingFund - now open at https://bit.ly/3XQsvod
🥰Thank you MENSELF + for sharing the impact of projects helped by
#GlasgowWellbeingFund - now open at https://bit.ly/3XQsvod
Proud to join the Whole Family Support event with the #Glasgow Child Poverty Programme, sharing third sector learning on early intervention.
💡 Collaboration is a powerful tool
🤝 Shifting power to families & frontline staff
🌱 Embedding learning & wellbeing
#WholeFamilySupport #ChildPoverty
💡 Collaboration is a powerful tool
🤝 Shifting power to families & frontline staff
🌱 Embedding learning & wellbeing
#WholeFamilySupport #ChildPoverty
September 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Proud to join the Whole Family Support event with the #Glasgow Child Poverty Programme, sharing third sector learning on early intervention.
💡 Collaboration is a powerful tool
🤝 Shifting power to families & frontline staff
🌱 Embedding learning & wellbeing
#WholeFamilySupport #ChildPoverty
💡 Collaboration is a powerful tool
🤝 Shifting power to families & frontline staff
🌱 Embedding learning & wellbeing
#WholeFamilySupport #ChildPoverty
We're closed Friday - Monday for the September Weekend! (Not that we're excited or anything😜).
In the meantime, please visit our website gcvs.org.uk for more info on our support and what's coming up. We'll be back, refreshed, on Tuesday 30th September!
In the meantime, please visit our website gcvs.org.uk for more info on our support and what's coming up. We'll be back, refreshed, on Tuesday 30th September!
September 25, 2025 at 7:47 AM
We're closed Friday - Monday for the September Weekend! (Not that we're excited or anything😜).
In the meantime, please visit our website gcvs.org.uk for more info on our support and what's coming up. We'll be back, refreshed, on Tuesday 30th September!
In the meantime, please visit our website gcvs.org.uk for more info on our support and what's coming up. We'll be back, refreshed, on Tuesday 30th September!
💫Our fifth workshop with University of Strathclyde today, recapping knowledge shared so far and helping organisations take forward their research ideas! Watch this space for resources and tools coming from these sessions. 🥰
September 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM
💫Our fifth workshop with University of Strathclyde today, recapping knowledge shared so far and helping organisations take forward their research ideas! Watch this space for resources and tools coming from these sessions. 🥰
Thanks to everyone for their questions today 💙
September 19, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Thanks to everyone for their questions today 💙
🤝A warm welcome to GCVS members and former First Minister, Humza Yousaf MSP in #Glasgow this morning! Great to discuss ideas and gather insights on campaign planning into the next election.
September 19, 2025 at 10:39 AM
🤝A warm welcome to GCVS members and former First Minister, Humza Yousaf MSP in #Glasgow this morning! Great to discuss ideas and gather insights on campaign planning into the next election.
📢Now Open, the #GlasgowWellbeingFund supports community projects with grants up to £10,500. Successful projects will be those that promote good mental health and wellbeing for adults 16+, with a focus on early intervention.
👉Visit our website for:
- Guidance and FAQs
- Support Video
- FAQ Sessions
👉Visit our website for:
- Guidance and FAQs
- Support Video
- FAQ Sessions
September 17, 2025 at 8:15 AM
📢Now Open, the #GlasgowWellbeingFund supports community projects with grants up to £10,500. Successful projects will be those that promote good mental health and wellbeing for adults 16+, with a focus on early intervention.
👉Visit our website for:
- Guidance and FAQs
- Support Video
- FAQ Sessions
👉Visit our website for:
- Guidance and FAQs
- Support Video
- FAQ Sessions
New! Our HR Advice service now supports you with #DataProtection
📚 We’ll help you understand your legal duties, create policies, and handle subject access requests. Get in touch, or
check out our Data Protection Training on 2nd October: bit.ly/4n1TUxg
#GDPR #HRSupport
📚 We’ll help you understand your legal duties, create policies, and handle subject access requests. Get in touch, or
check out our Data Protection Training on 2nd October: bit.ly/4n1TUxg
#GDPR #HRSupport
September 15, 2025 at 10:43 AM
New! Our HR Advice service now supports you with #DataProtection
📚 We’ll help you understand your legal duties, create policies, and handle subject access requests. Get in touch, or
check out our Data Protection Training on 2nd October: bit.ly/4n1TUxg
#GDPR #HRSupport
📚 We’ll help you understand your legal duties, create policies, and handle subject access requests. Get in touch, or
check out our Data Protection Training on 2nd October: bit.ly/4n1TUxg
#GDPR #HRSupport
Joining us next Friday to meet with former First Minister Humza Yousaf? He'll be sharing insights and answering your questions on what really influences politicians and policy as we look ahead to next year's elections in Scotland.
See you next Friday morning!
membership@gcvs.org.uk
See you next Friday morning!
membership@gcvs.org.uk
September 12, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Joining us next Friday to meet with former First Minister Humza Yousaf? He'll be sharing insights and answering your questions on what really influences politicians and policy as we look ahead to next year's elections in Scotland.
See you next Friday morning!
membership@gcvs.org.uk
See you next Friday morning!
membership@gcvs.org.uk
#GlasgowClimateAction Network event🌱
Thu 18 Sept | 10am–1pm
26 Civic St, Glasgow
Workshops (inc.Verture’s Community Climate Adaptation Routemap), group discussions, and delicious lunch!
Open to members and groups sharing our vision:
form.jotform.com/251761934645...
#CommunityClimate
Thu 18 Sept | 10am–1pm
26 Civic St, Glasgow
Workshops (inc.Verture’s Community Climate Adaptation Routemap), group discussions, and delicious lunch!
Open to members and groups sharing our vision:
form.jotform.com/251761934645...
#CommunityClimate
September 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
#GlasgowClimateAction Network event🌱
Thu 18 Sept | 10am–1pm
26 Civic St, Glasgow
Workshops (inc.Verture’s Community Climate Adaptation Routemap), group discussions, and delicious lunch!
Open to members and groups sharing our vision:
form.jotform.com/251761934645...
#CommunityClimate
Thu 18 Sept | 10am–1pm
26 Civic St, Glasgow
Workshops (inc.Verture’s Community Climate Adaptation Routemap), group discussions, and delicious lunch!
Open to members and groups sharing our vision:
form.jotform.com/251761934645...
#CommunityClimate
Thanks to those who joined today's information session for the #GlasgowWellbeingFund which opens Wed, 17 Sept.
If you missed it, don't worry. Fund guidance and other helpful resources are now live on our website.
bit.ly/3XQsvod
If you missed it, don't worry. Fund guidance and other helpful resources are now live on our website.
bit.ly/3XQsvod
September 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Thanks to those who joined today's information session for the #GlasgowWellbeingFund which opens Wed, 17 Sept.
If you missed it, don't worry. Fund guidance and other helpful resources are now live on our website.
bit.ly/3XQsvod
If you missed it, don't worry. Fund guidance and other helpful resources are now live on our website.
bit.ly/3XQsvod
🥳🙌New resource launch:
Climate Action eLearning!
This free online course from the #Glasgow Climate Action Hub helps you identify, create, and implement climate actions in your organisation and community.
Now live on the TSI Learning Portal!👉 bit.ly/TSILearn
Climate Action eLearning!
This free online course from the #Glasgow Climate Action Hub helps you identify, create, and implement climate actions in your organisation and community.
Now live on the TSI Learning Portal!👉 bit.ly/TSILearn
September 4, 2025 at 7:50 AM
🥳🙌New resource launch:
Climate Action eLearning!
This free online course from the #Glasgow Climate Action Hub helps you identify, create, and implement climate actions in your organisation and community.
Now live on the TSI Learning Portal!👉 bit.ly/TSILearn
Climate Action eLearning!
This free online course from the #Glasgow Climate Action Hub helps you identify, create, and implement climate actions in your organisation and community.
Now live on the TSI Learning Portal!👉 bit.ly/TSILearn