What's New - Community Toolkit Updates - August 2010
Keep up to date with the latest information on the Community Toolkit ...
Organisational
Committee Roles
We have added information on Charity Trustee Remuneration. More...
Fundraising Section
Arts, Culture, Leisure and Sport
EventScotland has funding to support events that promote tourism, which take place outside the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow. Deadline 01 October 2010. More...
Creative Scotland is the new development agency for the arts, screen and creative industries in Scotland and has inherited the funding commitments and investment strands of the Scottish Arts Council and Scottish Screen. They have a range of funding for various artforms, including Crafts, Creative Industries, Dance, Drama, Literature, Music, Screen, Visual Arts and Filming. More..
The Big Lottery Fund's 2014 Communities fund has increased its maximum grant to £2,000 and the application process has also been simplified. More...
Capacity Building
Investing in Ideas give grants of £500 to £10,000 to community groups and social enterprises to assist in the development of ideas. No deadlines. More...
Health, Welfare & Disability
The Archer Trust will give grants of between £250 and £3,000 to UK Charities that provide aid or suport to needy or deserving people. They support projects both in the UK and overseas. Trustees meet twice a year, in March and September. More...
Children and Youth
Cashback for Communities main grants scheme will fund events and activities that address inequalities, particularly in areas of multiple deprivation, next deadline 27 August 2010. More...
Local Environment
The Naturesave Trust provides start up grants for community renewable energy projects. More...
Network & Support
Discounts and Donations
We have added a link to the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO) new Cutswatch website, which provides guidance and support to third sector organisations through public spending cuts. More...
Support for Children & Youth Projects
We have added a link to YouthLink, the National Agency for Youth Work in Scotland. More...
Other Items of Interest
HM Revenue and Customs has issued a Brief to remind charities that the 'charitable buildings' VAT concession (ESC 3.29) was withdrawn on 1st July 2010, download the Brief.
A National Consultation Event for Third Sector and Non Statutory Organisations on the Scottish Government’s draft National Guidance for Child Protection is to take place on 27 August in Edinburgh. For more information or to book email sandra.manning@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
The Institute of Fundraising Scotland's Fundraising Awards are now open. There are four categories of awards, all of which recognise excellence in fundraising practice. For more information or to make a nomination click here.
The New Equality Act will become law in October 2010. It replaces previous legislation and brings together nine separate pieces of legislation into one single Act. For a series of quick start guides to the changes click here
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What's New page last updated 29 July 2010
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