ARGYLL & BUTE THIRD SECTOR INTERFACE

🚀. 🌟 Big Braw Brew Week is in full swing, and what a fantastic few days it’s been! Organised by Age Scotland, Grey Matters Active Ageing, and the Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface, these events are providing a warm welcome and a wealth of information for people over 50 Here’s what attendees have said so far: "What a buzz! There was a warm welcome and lots of information, enjoyed the coffee and meeting people to chat!" If you haven’t joined us yet, there are still plenty of events to come, including Therapy Taster sessions and advice sessions on energy and benefits. Don't miss the Hallowe'en Brunch at Centre 81 on the 22nd, and wrap up the week with an information-packed lunch at Helensburgh United Reformed Church on the 25th. 📅 Check out the full schedule in the image! #BigBrawBrew #AgeScotland #GreyMatters #CommunityEvents #ArgyllAndButeTSI #ActiveAgeing

🔥 ALIenergy Fuel Poverty Awareness Session | Argyll & Bute 🔥 ALIenergy is hosting a virtual session to raise awareness about fuel poverty and explore solutions for the local community. Experts will share insights on the challenges faced by individuals and families in Argyll & Bute and discuss how everyone can work together to address this important issue. 📅 Thursday, 24th October 🕒 2:00 - 3:00 PM BST 📍 Online Event This is a great opportunity to understand fuel poverty and take part in discussions that can inspire real change. Don’t miss it! 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eH75-SKf #FuelPoverty #EnergySupport #ALIenergy #Sustainability #ArgyllAndBute #CommunityAction

🧠 Women and Gambling-Related Harms 🧠 Gambling-related harm can be hidden, often showing up as debt, anxiety, or depression without a clear link to gambling. This CPD-accredited online training is designed to help professionals identify gambling harm in women and provide the support they need. In this 2-hour session, you’ll learn: 📢What gambling harm is and how it manifests 📢The risk factors and signs of gambling harm 📢How to support women affected by gambling 📢Referral pathways for help and support This training is delivered to individual organisations. To book a session for your team, contact Linda Jones at linda.jones@gamcare.org.uk to arrange a date that works for you. 📅 Get in touch today to book your session! #GamblingAwareness #WomenAndGambling #CPDTraining #SupportAndAwareness #MentalHealthMatters

🕯️ Wave of Light - Soroba House Hotel, Oban 🕯️ Anam Cara Fasgadh invites everyone to join the International Wave of Light in remembrance of babies gone too soon. Date: Tuesday, 15th October 2024 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Soroba House Hotel, Oban To help with planning and catering, please complete this form if attending: https://ow.ly/oZpU50TLzYF At 7:00 PM, people around the world are invited to light a candle to honour the memory of babies who haven’t had the chance to grow up. This global act of remembrance helps connect families in solidarity and love. 🌍🕯️ #SayTheirNames #LightUpArgyll #WaveOfLight #BabyLossAwareness #RememberingTogether In October 1988, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed October as National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, stating: "When a child loses his parent, they are called an orphan. When a spouse loses her or his partner, they are called a widow or widower. When parents lose their child, there isn’t a word to describe them."

🆕 Changes to charity law in Scotland! Has your charity prepared for the new Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023? Join OSCR and TSI Networks for a free online session where we’ll break down the updates and what they mean for your organisation. They’ll cover the legislation, key changes, and how you can prepare for the future. Choose a session that works for you! 🎟 Register here: 🗓 Tuesday, 19th November @ 2pm : https://ow.ly/a2mF50TLv2o 🗓 Wednesday, 4th December @ 10am : https://ow.ly/Stok50TLv2m 🗓 Thursday, 5th December @ 6:30pm: https://ow.ly/Hx6A50TLv2q Don’t miss out on these important updates!

🚨 Today is the day! The deadline for the Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund is here. Submit your application by the end of the day to secure funding support for your project. 📝 https://lnkd.in/ewmKuUiC #DeadlineDay #FinalCall #ApplyToday

🚨 Tomorrow is the deadline! Don’t miss out on the chance to make a difference in our community. Submit your application by 14th October! 🌍 https://ow.ly/Ss1O50TI0Rx #LastChance #ApplyNow #FundingOpportunity

🚨 3 days to go! The Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund deadline is 14th October. Apply now to secure your chance at funding support. 📝 https://ow.ly/oZxU50TI0IP #FinalReminder #FundingDeadline #CommunitySupport

🌟 Online Workshop: Volunteering & Communities for Challenge Poverty Week 🌟 The CLD Standards Council and Volunteer Scotland are hosting a key workshop as part of Challenge Poverty Week, focusing on the role of volunteers in tackling poverty across Scotland. Open to everyone! 🗓 Date: Friday, 11th October 🕤 Time: 09:30 - 12:00 (online) This interactive session will cover: The current policy landscape around Community Learning and Development (CLD), volunteering, and poverty. Resources for volunteer-involving organisations. Best practices for recruiting and supporting volunteers in anti-poverty roles. Opportunities for questions and open discussion. 📲 Register on Eventbrite and please share with your colleagues, partners, and networks: https://lnkd.in/eAGEVfj4 #ChallengePovertyWeek #Volunteering #CLDStandardsCouncil #VolunteerScotland #CommunityDevelopment #Scotland

🔍 Looking for a way to make a difference? Children’s Hearings Scotland has over 2,500 dedicated volunteers as part of their Children’s Panel, ensuring that Scotland’s infants, children, and young people feel safe, loved, valued, and respected. But they’re looking for more people like you to join their efforts. If you have compassion, empathy, trustworthiness, and are a good listener, this could be your chance to make a meaningful impact. Although applications for 2024 are closed, you can register your interest now and be among the first to know when they reopen. 👉 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eVeBDhi5 #VolunteerOpportunities #ChildrensHearingsScotland #YouthAdvocacy #CommunityImpact #ScotlandVolunteers