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Date: 20th March 2015
Issue: 477
E-Bulletin
Big Aberdeen Action
Chancellor Offers Few
Concessions to Sector
Article by Robert Armour, Third Force
News
“George Osborne’s Budget offered few
concessions for the third sector, despite
claims Britain is “walking tall again” after
five years of coalition government.”
Read more http://thirdforcenews.org.uk/
tfn-news/management/chancellor-offersfew-concessions-to-sector
The dots are being joined, the snowballs are rolling and the City’s
public, private and third sector organisations are buzzing with
innovation to address Aberdeen’s demands for more cultural bridges,
more celebration of what is clean and green, more attention to lives
in transition and to localities full of vision.
Wednesday’s initiation of two Big Aberdeen Action Networks following
on from September’s Big Aberdeen Event at Pittodrie you can expect
to look out for art in strange places, green-fingered HR professionals,
Aberdeen histories being celebrated in sound and vision and all sorts
of people discovering new ways of making friends and influencing
people.
Within minutes of the sessions facilitated by ACVO, action was taking
place linking doctors with artists, foodbanks with accountants, stallholders with photographers and gardeners with shipping companies.
If you want to know more or join in cross-sectoral Big Aberdeen
Action on culture, environment, life transitions or local communities
get in touch with Alison, Cate, Susan, Maggie or Sandy at ACVO or
wait for the next stage Big Aberdeen Action Plan in April.
Duties and Responsibilities of
Charity Trustees
Date: 26th March or 28th May
Time: 12 – 2pm
Venue: 38 Castle Street
Cost: £10
Come along to ACVO’s Training course on
Duties and Responsibilities of Charity Trustees.
Led by ACVO Development Officer Sandy
Mathers, the lunchtime session will cover;
• Background to the Act
• Who are Charity Trustees?
• General duties of Trustees
• Specific duties of Trustees
• Remuneration of Charity Trustees
• Breach of duty as a Charity Trustee
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ACVO were delighted to support the Scottish Business in the
Community’s ECOTOWN event at the Sir Duncan Rice Library,
University of Aberdeen.
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Ecotown is an engaging, visually stimulating, portable pop-up town
that showcases positive environmental behaviours. It encourages
people to think about how we can reduce our environmental impact and associated costs not just at home, but
also at university, work and in the community.
ACVO particularly promoted volunteering opportunities which contribute positively to the environment,
sustainability and made connections with the Big Aberdeen Action Plan.
Along with ACVO there were fabulous stalls, exhibitions and information from the University of Aberdeen
Environment Office, Policy Planning and Governance at the University, Aberdeen University Students Association
Volunteering, Aberdeen Carbon School/Sustainable Futures, New Caledonian Woodlands, SCARF, energy
efficiency, sustainable transport, waste awareness, local and co-operative produce, fair-trade and even a chance
to try eco-driving. University of Aberdeen students’
also showcased their great efforts to successfully
promote sustainable lifestyles.
ACVO were very pleased and impressed by the
interest and enthusiastic response we received from
University students and staff.
ACVO has great links with the University of Aberdeen,
RGU and North East Scotland College which has
been instrumental in developing the fantastic student
involvement and volunteering that exists in Aberdeen
and the many positive outcomes that arise from this.
We look forward to continuing to build upon this
engagement for the good of Aberdeen
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ACVO News
So Why Don’t You…….!
The ACVO and SHMU team were delighted to welcome Brian Cowie
from Alcohol Support as this week’s brilliant guest on the ‘So Why
Don’t You….’ programme on SHMU-FM Community Radio-99.8FM.
Brian discusses the work of Alcohol Support and current opportunities
available for people to volunteer at Alcohol Support such as Volunteer
Counsellors.
‘Mike on the Mic’ from ACVO, SHMU’s ‘Rod on the Radio’ and
‘Avril who does A’thing’ also pack in the latest ACVO, Third Sector,
volunteering, community news and updates, mixed in with some good
tunes and banter throughout the programme.
The full programme will be broadcast on SHMU FM Community Radio station – 99.8FM or online at: http://www.shmu.org.
uk/fm this Wednesday 25th March 2015 between 2-3pm and also repeated on Monday 30th March 9-10am.
The ACVO and SHMU team have more brilliant guests lined up over the next few weeks including the Childline, RVS-Royal
Voluntary Service, Rosies Enterprises/Turning Point Scotland, Youth Outreach Bus, Future Choices, VSA/Carers Point and
Advocacy Service Aberdeen. Remember to tune in……
*For more details about the work of and volunteering opportunities with this week’s guest-Alcohol Support - please contact
Brian Cowie on tel.: 01224 595981 / e-mail: [email protected] / website: http://www.alcoholsupport.
co.uk
**If you/your organisation would like to appear on the ‘So Why Don’t You……’ programme or would like us to highlight any
news from your organisation please contact Mike Melvin at ACVO on: [email protected]
Invitation for new members to join the P3 Patient Participation Virtual Network
RCGP Scotland recognises that the patient viewpoint is important in the development of general practice. RCGP Scotland
have both a Patient Participation Group (P3), and also a Patient Participation Virtual Network.
The aim for both the P3 Patient Participation Group and the P3 Patient Participation Virtual Network is to be active groups
promoting partnership between patients and general practitioners in primary health care and highlighting patient concerns
and needs.
The P3 group has recently developed resources for GPs to support and identify Carers and to encourage patients to use the
Minor Ailments Service at their local pharmacy.
We are really keen to hear from people who would like to become members of the P3 Virtual Network. No attendance at
meetings is involved as all consultation takes place via an email group.
We would like to invite anyone interested in joining to contact us on [email protected] by the 30th of April
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NEWS
Targeted Regulation – OSCR Speaks
The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) has produced a post consultation report on annual reporting, publishing
accounts, the creation of a trustee database and serious incident reporting. This follows on from the consultation OSCR
held in late 2014.
The report is short on detailed proposals but indicates the general direction of travel for OSCR in its reform of targeted
charity regulation.
What OSCR says;
We will change the Annual Return so that it asks questions that better add to our knowledge about how charities are
operating. ..
We will develop clear and timely guidance on the changes and work with Third Sector Interfaces (TSIs) and other support
organisations to help ensure that there is sufficient support in the initial implementation phase.
We will work towards getting all charities to use our online services, making sure that the support needs of charity users
are considered as a core part of our programme.
We will move ahead with the project to publish charity annual reports and accounts, initially by encouraging more charities
to get their reports and accounts online and actively sharing links to these on the Register.
We will be issuing guidance for smaller charities on good practice in preparing and publishing Trustee Annual Reports,
particularly aimed at small charities.
Work will be done on the development of an internal trustee database. This will include clarifying the information that we
will be requesting. We do not intend to publish trustee details on the Register as part of this initiative.
We will develop a new approach to charity review that will be more holistic in nature. We will continue to move away from
the routine annual check on all charity reports and accounts to develop a more integrated system using information from
a variety of sources. …
We will be initiating a regime similar to the serious incident reporting process we consulted on. However, there will be
further work done on clarifying the actual incidents we are interested in….
We will increase our resources and visibility in terms of tackling charities that are in default by persistently not submitting
their annual returns and annual reports and accounts.
Digital service development and delivery will be an essential strand of all future work. We will be looking to make more
and more services available online over time.
Charities will begin to see changes during 2015-2016, with more substantial changes being implemented at the start of
financial year 2016‑2017….
Questions relating to charity reporting can be discussed with ACVO Development Officer Sandy Mather son 01224 6869075
or email [email protected]
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NEWS
Charity Chief Says Thanks to Sponsors
Sponsors of the hugely successful Touch of Tartan Ball were given a
personal ‘thank you’ from CHILDREN 1ST Chief Executive Alison Todd
this week.
The children’s charity benefits from the annual fundraiser, with money
going to support vulnerable children and their families in the North East
and beyond. Last year the amazing sum of £135,000 was raised, taking
the cumulative total to a whopping £1.7million over the past 27 years.
Headline sponsors BP, Dales Engineering Services, Proserv, Rigmar, Wood
Group and main sponsors Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP, Altablue,
Interocean were invited to the reception at The Royal Athenaeum Suites
in Aberdeen on Monday, 9 March.
Representatives of the companies were presented with a commemorative plaque before Alison Todd thanked them for
making the ball such a success.
She said: “CHILDREN 1ST helped more than 12,500 children, young people and their families last year, including many in
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
“We can’t provide that support without financial backing of these companies, who support local fundraising and who help
keep this event very much on the social calendar here in the North East.
“These are very difficult financial times for everyone, including charities like ours, and I am especially grateful that these
sponsors have continued to support this flagship event. Long may it continue.”
Alison urged people to continue to support the cause and ensure vulnerable children get the help they need.
Anyone interested in sponsorship for this year’s Touch of Tartan Ball, which takes place in the Beach Ballroom in Aberdeen
on Friday 20 November, can find out more by contacting CHILDREN 1ST on 01224 251150.
City Centre Masterplan Consultation
Aberdeen City Council are looking for the views of as many people as possible on the draft city
centre Masterplan as it nears the final stage. The Masterplan is a key document that will influence
the shape of the city centre for years to come. This is particularly important now that ACC have
been given the green light to negotiate with the cabinet office on the proposals for the £2.9bn City
Region deal.
Details of the plans can be found through the following link:
http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/council_government/shaping_aberdeen/City_Centre_Masterplan.asp
To raise awareness, ACC would be grateful if you could distribute the attached brochure with questionnaire and the survey
link below to encourage your service users/members/staff to respond with their comments. The survey link is:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/abdnmasterplan
If you require hard copies of the brochures or if you have any questions please direct them to Louise MacSween via email
on [email protected]
The consultation closes on 29th March so ACC would be appreciative if you could circulate to your lists as soon as possible.
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NEWS
Mentor Scotland and SCPHRP are excited to announce that applications are now
open for the third year of the Young STAND Awards!
Young STAND is an innovative awards scheme aimed at rewarding projects in Scotland that help prevent children and young people from
misusing alcohol and other drugs. We believe that these projects deserve recognition for their hard work and support to continue making
a difference to young people’s lives across the country.
Awards will be made in two categories: projects in schools and projects in the community. We are looking for projects that have young
people at the heart of their development and/or delivery, through contributing ideas, developing materials or delivering the project to
peers.
Successful applicants will be invited to show a video presentation of their project at an awards ceremony at the Traverse Theatre,
Edinburgh, on 8th June. The two winners will receive a cash prize of £1000 to develop their project, as well as mentoring and evaluation
support.
Want to learn more?
You can read all about the Young STAND Awards, the application process, and find out about prizes here: http://www.mentoruk.org.
uk/current-projects/young-stand-awards-2015/.
Search is on for 2015 Epic Award Winners
UK and Ireland’s largest amateur cultural award is approaching it’s closing date.
Run by Voluntary Arts, the Epic Awards recognise and reward excellence and innovation in the amateur cultural sector. The
2015 Epic Awards are now open for entries and groups have until 30th March to nominate themselves.
Last year’s Epic Award winners included a drumming group who came together for the London 2012 Olympic Opening
Ceremony, an arts festival in a remote Scottish village, an Irish poetry group that held sessions in their local park, and a
Welsh knitting project that brought their entire community together, from farmers to ferrymen.
Across the UK and Republic of Ireland over 60,000 voluntary arts groups provide regular opportunities for cultural
engagement in their local areas - the Epic Awards shine a spotlight on their achievements.
All voluntary-led arts groups are eligible to apply. Entries might include:
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groups who formed interesting collaborations;
projects that engaged with their local community or beyond;
creative activity that inspired others or increased participation;
groups who used new ideas in innovative ways
Application forms can be downloaded from www.epicawards.co.uk
Closing date for entries: 30 March 2015.
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Why are Tax Codes so Taxing?
Tax codes can be confusing at the best of times, and especially if you are in receipt of income from more than one source. It is important
to check your codes, making sure they are correct, because they are the mechanism by which HMRC instruct employers and pension
providers to collect the tax you owe under PAYE (Pay As You Earn).
You should receive one coding notice for each and every source of taxable income. Coding notices show how the codes are constructed
and have explanatory notes on the back. It is the responsibility of you, the taxpayer, to check that they are right and to contact HMRC
directly if you think they might be wrong. For those with multiple sources of income it is important to make sure all the codes work
together. The coding notice you receive from HMRC is a copy of the instruction sent to the employer or pension provider.
Codes are made up of numbers and letters. The numbers represent the amount of tax free allowance you have to set off against your
income (before your tax is calculated) and the letters are the system that HMRC use to communicate with the employer or pension
provider. The letters follow the numbers and are generally based on your age;
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L – born after 5th April 1938
Y – born before 6th April 1938
T – any age but affairs more complicated and code should be reviewed annually
The P code has now been removed by HMRC.
This is all fine provided you have tax free allowance left, but what happens if you don’t? Some people receive income that is not taxed
at source, such as the state pension or savings interest. If their untaxed income is higher than their personal allowance (PA) they will not
have any tax free allowance, but tax will still be due on the income not covered by their PA. In these circumstances a ‘K’ code is needed.
The ‘K’ represents a minus figure, precedes the number and instructs the income provider to increase the income by that amount before
calculating the tax.
It is possible for someone in Self-Assessment (SA) to pay the tax they owe via their tax code. To achieve this, their tax return must be with
HMRC by 30th Dec after the end of the tax year in question, indicating that the tax due should be coded via PAYE. If this date is missed
then the amount will not be coded out. For example, a 2013/14 tax return filed before 30/12/14 should be coded in the 2015/16 tax
year, whereas if the return was filed in January 2015, it will not be coded and tax due must have be paid by 31 Jan 2015 to avoid incurring
interest charges.
Unfortunately, the system doesn’t always work, resulting in underpayments and overpayments of tax. These are usually picked up
during the annual reconciliation process when HMRC issues what are known as P800 calculations to those affected. Before paying what
you owe, or spending a refund, it is worth checking the calculation carefully against your end of year P60’s, P45’s and savings annual
statement. A taxpayer has the right to ask HMRC to explore the reason why an underpayment has occurred and can ask HMRC to
consider a concession called ESC A19 where HMRC may have made an error, or to investigate possible employer error. The criteria can
be quite restrictive, so it may be worthwhile seeking guidance on how to proceed.
This article is by Tax Help for Older People registered charity no 1102276, offering free tax advice to older people on incomes below
£20,000 a year. The Helpline number is 0845 601 3321 or geographical 01308 488066.
The Cost of the Cuts: The Impact on Local Government and Poorer Communities
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) report looks at the impact of cuts to local governments in Scotland and England,
the measures four councils have used to mitigate the resulting austerity, and the impact of cuts on the poorest people and
places.
This report is a summary of the key findings and policy implications of a major research project, conducted over three
years, on the cuts to local government budgets in England and Scotland. The study was designed to understand the nature
and implications of cuts implemented by central government since 2010. It also considered how four case study councils
have attempted to manage the resulting austerity with specific strategies and savings measures. The central focus of the
research is on the impact of the cuts on the poorest people and places.
http://www.jrf.org.uk/sites/files/jrf/Summary-Final.pdf
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FUNDING
If you need to discuss any funding issues for your organisation, please do not hesitate to contact ACVO’s Funding
and Business Planning Officer, Alison Chandler on (01224) 686054 or e-mail [email protected]
Aberdeen Harbour Board - Community Action Fund 2015
The above Fund will be open for Sponsorship Applications from 2nd February to 31st March 2015
To apply, please visit: http://www.aberdeen-harbour.co.uk/about-us/community/Pages/default.aspx
Please read Application Guidance Notes before completing the Application Form.
Forms can be posted to: External Relations – Sponsorship, Aberdeen Harbour Board, 16 Regent Quay Aberdeen AB11 5SS
or emailed to: [email protected]
CashBack for Creativity: Open Arts Fund
YouthLink Scotland is delighted to announce the launch of the CashBack for Creativity:
Open Arts Fund for 2015/16. The Open Arts Fund is a strand of Creative Scotland’s
CashBack for Creativity programme which is being delivered in partnership with
YouthLink Scotland. It is a part of the Scottish Government’s CashBack for Communities
programme which reinvests the proceeds of crime back into communities to benefit
Scotland’s young people.
The CashBack for Creativity: Open Arts Fund aims to deliver the following outcomes:
• Increase the numbers of young people participating in high quality arts programmes,
• Increase the access to arts programmes for young people who would not normally have access, or who are
considered to be vulnerable or at risk of offending.
• Young People build their confidence and self-esteem, and develop positive behaviours.
• Young people develop confidence in their skills and develop aspirations for further learning and development.
• Young people progress onto further learning, training and personal development opportunities.
• Increase the number of opportunities for young people who are from areas which demonstrate need
A total of £200,000 will be invested in community based arts programmes with individual proposals being able to access
awards of up to £10,000. Applications are invited from organisations within the youth work sector and/or those working
with young people to support the delivery of FREE arts activities.
Further details and access to the online application form can be found at CashBack for Creativities Open Arts Fund 2015-16 –
http://www.youthlinkscotland.org/Index.asp?MainID=11887&UserID=4844&PageEditMode=On
The closing date for all submissions is Thursday 30th April 2015.
Spirit of 2012 Launches Challenge Fund
The Spirit of 2012 has launched the Spirit of Achievement Arts and Culture Challenge Fund to increase the participation of
disabled people in the arts and cultural activities across the UK.
Grants of between £100,000 and £250,000 are available to charities, voluntary and community organisations, Social
Enterprises, and Community Interest Companies in the UK to create opportunities to enable disabled people to participate
in arts and cultural activities, individually and with their families. Arts and cultural activities is meant in the broadest sense
and can include visual art, craft, writing and literature, music, dance and performance arts.
The deadline for applications is 20 April 2015 (9am).
Full details can be found at - http://www.spiritof2012trust.org.uk/challenge-fund
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The Creative Breaks Funding Programme
Creative Breaks provides grants to third sector organisations working in Scotland to
increase the range and choice of short break opportunities for carers of adults, kinship
carers, young carers and the people they care for.
The programme will distribute around £1 million of Scottish Government funding in 2015.
The deadline for applications is Noon, Friday 8th May 2015.
Interested?
The application form and guidance notes are on the Shared Care Scotland website including information about the fund.
You can apply for grant either to develop short break services or for funding to establish your own small grant scheme for
carers so that carers can then pay for the short break that’s right for them.
Our maximum grant is £50,000 for one year. Successful applications will receive their grant in September 2015.
Creative Breaks Application Workshop Aberdeenshire
Shared Care Scotland Events
Wednesday, 1 April 2015 from 11:00 to 13:00 (BST)
Lochter Activity Centre, Inverurie
Creative Breaks Applicant Workshop, open to Third Sector Organisations planning on submitting an application to the
Creative Breaks Fund. The fund makes grants to third sector organisations to extend the range and reach of short breaks
for carers and those they care for. The workshop will explain the process of making an application to the fund and will help
applicants to make the most of their application. The workshop will last for 2 hours followed by a free networking lunch.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-breaks-application-workshop-aberdeenshire-registration-15992987456
New Funding Available for Local Groups in Aberdeen
Local groups and organisations with great ideas to make their communities an even better
place to live are now invited to apply for funding to turn their ideas into reality.
People’s Health Trust has just launched Active Communities in the north of Scotland – a funding
programme for local people wanting to create fairer places to grow, live, work and age.
Using money raised by HealthKind through The Health Lottery, People’s Health Trust is looking
to invest in projects that support people living in the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods
of Aberdeenshire, Higland, Moray, Nah-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles) Shetland and Orkney
Islands. Active Communities is a funding programme for not-for-profit groups with an income of less than £350,000 a year,
or an average of £350,000 over two years, seeking investment of between £5,000 and £50,000 for projects lasting up to
two years.
Projects could be almost anything that encourages strong connections between people, and that help people to make their
communities or neighbourhoods even better places to grow, live, work and age. We’re looking for small and local projects,
genuinely designed and run by local people. By small, we mean just a small group of people on an estate, in a few streets
or villages. We’re also looking for great ideas from communities of interest. By this we mean a group of people who have
something in common and wish to come together to address something that is important to them. These ideas could be
based in one neighbourhood, or cover a wider area.
The closing date for applications is 1.00pm on Wednesday 15 April 2015.
To apply for funding, visit www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk.
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NHS Grampian Endowment Funds
Community Small Grants Scheme (up to £5,000)
Community Small Grants (CSG) are available for projects that will directly benefit the health of residents in Grampian.
Grants are available for “not for profit” organisations and registered charities. NHS Grampian’s 2020 Vision looks forward
to how healthcare will be delivered at the end of this decade and beyond. The aim is to provide integrated and personcentred care which enables people to remain in their own communities and for hospital admissions to be minimised.
New technologies can help with this aim, and projects which include the innovative use of technology are particularly
welcome. Carers play an important role in caring for our residents, particularly older people, and projects may include
elements which support carers in their role. Match funding is not essential, but details should be entered on the application
form if there is more than one funder of the project. The activity for which the grant has been sought, must begin within six
months from the grant being approved.
For an application form and guidance notes, please contact: Sheena Lonchay, Operational Manager for NHS Grampian
Charities, Finance Department, Westholme, Woodend Hospital, Queen’s Road, Aberdeen AB15 6XS. Email: sheena.lonchay@
nhs.net or call 01224 556721
Santander Social Enterprise Development Awards
The Santander Social Enterprise Development Awards aim to support social
enterprises and charities with trading activities looking to grow their business and
improve their local community.
The Development Awards are targeted at established social ventures that have ambitions to develop their organisation but
need a financial boost to help them realise their potential. SEDA is an annual competition with winners selected on the
strength of their business plan for growth.
The deadline for applications is 10 April 2015.
If your venture could use a Development Award of up to £10,000 read more at - http://www.santanderseda.co.uk/About%20
the%20Awards
DCLG - Women’s Empowerment Fund
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has launched a new one-off £250,000 fund to support
women and give them the confidence to speak out against abuse and child sexual exploitation within their communities.
The Government has created this fund to help overcome some of the barriers reported in the recent Jay and Casey inquiries
into the child sexual abuse in Rotherham, which found that there is a reluctance to discuss the subject and challenge abusive
behaviour. The new funding is one of a number of measures being announced by the Government as part of a national action
plan to prevent further child sexual exploitation, better support victims, and hold those responsible to account.
Voluntary and community groups, including faith groups, who work with women can apply for grants of between £2,000
and £20,000 to support local community engagement projects for the financial year 2015 to 2016. It is anticipated that
between 10 and 20 grants will be awarded.
Groups must demonstrate they can work with women who find it difficult to get their voices heard.
The deadline for applications is 31 March 2015 (noon).
Full details can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fund-to-empower-women-to-tackle-abuse
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LOCAL EVENTS
To advertise an event in this E-Bulletin, please send details to Alasdair Simpson, Communications Officer at
[email protected].
ACVO TRAINING PROGRAMME 2015
Below and on the next few pages are the first lot of courses we will be running in 2015. Click
on the title to be taken to the booking information or visit http://acvo.org.uk/about/training/
Duties and Responsibilities of Charity Trustees
Date: 26th March or 28th May
Time: 12 – 2pm
Venue: 38 Castle Street
Cost: £10
Come along to ACVO’s Training course on Duties and Responsibilities of Charity Trustees.
Led by ACVO Development Officer Sandy Mathers, the lunchtime session will cover;
Background to the Act
Who are Charity Trustees?
General duties of Trustees
Specific duties of Trustees
Remuneration of Charity Trustees
Breach of duty as a Charity Trustee
Leadership Training Course
Date: 10th April 2015
Time: 0930 - 1630
Location: 38 Castle Street, AB11 5YU
Cost: £80 (15% Discount for ACVO Members)
The aim of this training course is to explore the concepts and practice of leadership.
By the end of the course participants will have:
• Discussed styles of decision making and their application in different leadership situations
• Considered strategies for influencing others
• Explored ideas of leading change in organisations
• Discussed motivational theory and how it applies to your staff and volunteers
• Defined practical actions to take away
A Critical Path for Event Planning and Management
Date: 24th April 2015
Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: 38 Castle Street
Cost: £50 (15% Discount for ACVO Members)
This new workshop arises from demand expressed at the hugely successful Big Aberdeen Event on 22nd September and
shares with delegates over 25 years of learning from Telethons, Conferences, Parades, Fun Days and Awards ceremonies.
It will be useful for organisations and individuals needing a tool with which to manage risks and achieve their aims through
and beyond events as part of their overall development strategy. It will be most useful for those just beginning to think
about their event (rather than having one imminent) and will be useful for Board members and voluntary committee
members as well as paid staff. The event is interactive and by the end of the day you will have learned a few tricks, heard
a few things to avoid and have a way of thinking to stand you in good stead for the future.
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Presentation Skills Training
Date: 17th April
Venue: ACVO, 38 Castle Street,
Time: 9.30 – 4.30
Cost: £80 (15% discount for ACVO members)
Do these scenarios sound familiar?
• Intense anxiety prior to, or simply at the thought of having to verbally communicate with any group,
• Avoidance of events which focus the group’s attention on individuals in attendance,
• Physical distress, nausea, feelings of panic in such circumstances.
Lots of people are anxious when they are asked to give a presentation. This program will equip you with the techniques to help you
deliver a clear, engaging and memorable presentation, so that the next one you give will not seem quite so daunting!
In this highly interactive program, participants hone their skills to prepare and present in a powerful manner and to inspire and motivate
their audience.
Strategy Workshop
Date: 28th April 2015
Time: 0930 - 1630
Location: 38 Castle Street, AB11 5YU
Cost: £80 (15% Discount for ACVO Members)
The aim of this workshop is to provide participants with practical guidance on strategy development and implementation.
By the end of the course participants will have:
• Considered a number of tools for developing and implementing organisational strategy
• Defined or reviewed or the process for strategy development in their organisation
• Considered how to engage their boards in effective strategy development
• Explored how to measure and track implementation
• Identified practical actions
• Drafted a strategy map for their organisation
Management Committee Skills
Date: 30th April
Time: 12.30 – 2pm
Venue: 38 Castle Street
Cost: £10
Come along to ACVO’s Training course Introduction to Management Committee Skills.
Led by ACVO Development Officer Sandy Mathers, the lunchtime session will cover;
Role of the Committee
Role of the Committee Member
Before, during and after a meeting
Legal Responsibilities
Roles of the Office Bearers
Recruitment & Retention
VAT & Tax implications of Charities Trading
Date: 1st May 2015
Venue: ACVO, 38 Castle Street
Time: 9.45 – 1.30pm
Cost: £40; 15% discount for ACVO members
This course provides awareness of key VAT and Tax risks and opportunities for charities with trade and trading subsidiaries
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Leadership Exchange Programme – Information & Networking Event
Thursday, 30 April 2015
10am to 12noon
TBC
FREE
This event aims to bring together leaders from across sectors to network and potentially find a match for a
Leadership Exchange. Delegates will be given a chance to speed network and meet others interested in the
Leadership Exchange Programme.
To book a space please visit – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leadership-exchange-event-tickets-15756521179
What is the Leadership Exchange Programme?
The Leadership Exchange Programme pairs up leaders across sectors with the aim of improving leadership
capacity between peers. An exchange takes the form of flexible meetings where you and your partner take turns
to work alongside each other in your organisations, allowing for individuals to gain an insight into the different
cultures, constraints and opportunities that are experienced in different organisations. The Leadership Exchanges
also allow participants to network and build stronger relationships between organisations. The length and format
of your meetings are co-ordinated by you to suit.
Click here to watch our videos featuring previous Leadership Exchange participants describing their experiences.
Any questions? Please contact:
Emily Martin
Leadership Exchange Development Officer
ACOSVO
Tel: 0131 243 2755
E-Mail: [email protected]
Contracts & Leases Information Session – Presented by Aberdeen Law Project
Hosted by ACVO
25th March, 2pm – 4pm , at ACVO, 38 Castle Street, Aberdeen
FREE
Is your group entering into a Contract or a Lease? Are you sure of what your liabilities are? Do you know your
responsibilities? What is involved?
ACVO is delighted to host an information session on Contracts and Leases by Aberdeen Law Project. Aberdeen
Law Project provides access to legal knowledge, advice and representation. There will be a presentation and an
opportunity to discuss issues that arise.
The session will be held at ACVO’s offices in 38 Castle Street, Aberdeen on the 11th of March at 2pm and is
free. Places are limited to 12 and must be booked in advance. We expect a strong interest in this session and
recommend early booking.
To book a place , please contact Claire Weir on 01224 686058 or email [email protected]
For further information or discussion, please call ACVO Development Officer Sandy Mathers on 01224 686075 or
by email at [email protected]
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North East Learning Collaborative
Coaching for Improvement and Change
2 day workshop
The ability to effectively coach individuals and teams is a key management skill.
Learning how to coach is an effective way for managers to support individuals and
teams to reach their full potential.
This two day workshop will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to
develop a coaching style and to understand the benefits of establishing a coaching
culture within your team, department and organisation.
Learning Outcomes

Understand Coaching definitions and philosophies
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Develop confidence in using coaching models and techniques to help
people find their own solutions
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Explain the benefits of using a ‘coaching style of management’ to help
overcome some of the challenges a manager faces
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Explore the benefits of supporting a coaching and continuous improvement
culture
To book your place on one of these 2 day workshops please contact
email: [email protected]
Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Course
1
2
3
4
5
6
Dates
Friday 8 May
Monday 11 May
Tuesday 16 June
Wednesday 17 June
Wednesday 26 August
Thursday 27 August
Wednesday 9 September
Thursday 10 September
Monday 2 November
Tuesday 3 November
Wednesday 9 December
Thursday 10 December
Times
9.15 to 4.45
9.15 to 4.45
9.15 to 4.45
9.15 to 4.45
9.15 to 4.45
9.15 to 4.45
9.15 to 4.45
9.15 to 4.45
9.15 to 4.45
9.15 to 4.45
9.15 to 4.45
9.15 to 4.45
Contact: [email protected] to book your place
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Equality Act 2010 explained
Date: Wednesday 25th March 2015
Time: 9.30am – 1pm. Registration – 9.15am
Venue:ACVO Training Room, 38 Castle Street, Aberdeen.AB11 5YU
Trainer: Louise Farmer - GREC
Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action Training, in partnership with ACVO are providing this course free of charge to voluntary
organisations and community groups across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
The course aims:
• to provide an understanding of the legislation of the Equality Act 2010;
• to give participants the confidence to challenge behaviour that breaches the Act;
• to give people the ability to identify discrimination and take action if appropriate.
The course will take the form of a powerpoint presentation explaining:
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how the Act came into being;
what the Act means for public bodies;
who the Act protects;
what it means for people who have any of the 9 protected characteristics;
what we can all do to challenge any breaches of the Act
Please bring: notepad and pen.
Tea/coffee will be provided.
To book a place please email: [email protected]
THE MEDIATION PARTNERSHIP
SMR Accredited Mediator Training Course
Aberdeen
First Course in Scotland to be accredited by the Scottish Mediation Register
Dates: Thurs 21st & Fri 22nd May, Thurs 4th & Fri 5th June 2015 + Optional
Assessment
15% Discount for Public & Voluntary Sector & Self-funded +
£100 Early Booking Discount (by 17th April 2015)
This intensive four day course is suitable for mediators, lawyers, managers, HR personnel and anyone with an interest in
gaining or enhancing mediation skills. It will provide delegates with a clear theoretical and practical training course, in line
with the Scottish Mediation Network (SMN) Guidance on Mediator Competency.
“Best training event I have ever been to. Excellent guidance. Great fun.” Delegate from the University of Aberdeen
“Previous training felt like learning the highway code and having a ‘go’ in a simulator, whereas with Linda and Aileen
it was like getting to drive the car with two very able and encouraging instructors on board to make it a safe and
enjoyable experience.” Lili Hunter, Lili Hunter Consulting Ltd
To book a place, or find out more information, contact Aileen Riddell on 07950 395276 or e-mail enquiries@
mediationpartnership.co.uk www.mediationpartnership.co.uk
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FEEDING ABERDEEN SEMINAR
½ Day Seminar, 27th March, 2015
Aberdeen Conference and Exhibition Centre
9.30a.m. – 1.30pm
Aberdeen City’s Community Planning Partnership Welfare Reform Board is hosting a ½ day seminar regarding the growth
of food banks in the city, the reasons why people are using them and what we collectively need to do in the future to tackle
food poverty.
The seminar will hear from:
Mary Anne Macleod, Research Officer at The Poverty Alliance, and author of “Making the Connections: A Study of emergency
food aid in Scotland”
Dr Flora Douglas, University of Aberdeen, will present on “Household Insecurity: what do we know about it?”
Caroline Comerford, NHS Grampian, Health Improvement Coordinator will provide insight into
“Who Uses Food banks and Why”
Dave Simmers, Chief Executive of Community Food Initiatives North East (CFINE) and lead partner for the Food Bank
Partnership Aberdeen will talk about “The Food Bank Experience in Aberdeen”
The presentations will be followed by Workshops; further information is available on request.
If you are interested in attending please contact Anne Knight, ([email protected]), who will forward you a
booking form and further information, by 5pm on the 23rd March, 2015 Places will be allocated after that date.
RETRO
DISCO-CISE
1 HOUR FITNESS CLASS WITH
GLOW STICKS FOLLOWED BY
A 70S/80S/90S DISCO
VICTORIA HALL, ELLON
SATURDAY 21ST MARCH 2015
7PM – MIDNIGHT
£10 BYOB
IN AID OF
Ticket includes 2 glow sticks
To reserve your place contact Fiona on 07854 769177
or [email protected]
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Join in and change lives
Barnardo's Coffee Morning
Location:
St Marys Church Hall, Aberdeen, AB10 1UN
Date:
21/03/2015
Time:
10am to 12 noon
Join us for Coffee and cakes to raise money for
Barnardos
Barnardo’s Registered Charity
Nos. 216250 and SC037605
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Aberdeen Forward Courses
Booking
To book or find out more please contact courses@aberdeenforward.
org or 01224560360.
Venue
Unless otherwise stated, the venue is:
Aberdeen Forward, 2 Poynernook Road, Aberdeen, AB11 5RW
Course Details
Hobby Club: Every Wednesday, 10am-12pm/1.30pm-3pm, these are drop in craft sessions. Donation of £2 per person.
Upholstery Weekend Course: 28th to 29th March, 9:30am to 4:00pm, £190
Plant ideas workshop:
We are pleased to offer this plant ideas (http://www.plantideas.org/) workshop which teaches how to make the most of
plants in various useful ways. The cost is £35 per class. Here is the format of the classes:
• Herb Walk: 25th April 11-13:00, Duthie Park
• Wild Food: 6th June 11-13:00, Aberdeen Forward Building
Back to Basics Sewing courses 2015: 6pm-8pm, £92, every Thursday in each block
• 23 April to 28 May
• 11 June to 16 July
• 30 July to 3 September
• 17 September to 22 October
• 5 November to 10 December
Intermediate/Advanced Sewing courses 2015: 6pm-8pm, £92, every Tuesday in each block
• 20 April to 25 May
• 8 June to 13 July
• 27 July to 31 August
• 14 September to 19 October
• 2 November to 7 December
Curtain Making: 12pm-4pm, £92, every Saturday in each block
• 1, 8 and 15 August 2015
• 7, 14 and 21 November 2015
Wednesday 25 March 2015
Framework Agreements
Marischal College, RmMC-4-W-01
1200 for 1230 – 1400
Think your business is too small to participate in large public contracts? Framework Agreements allow more than one
supplier to deliver goods/services/works, rather than a single supplier contract, and may create further opportunities for
smaller businesses to participate in large contracts. To tender to join a Framework then you follow a very similar process as
a single source contract.
This event will give an overview of how Framework Agreements are set up and operated, how Framework Agreement
compare to other contract types, and how you may be able to participate.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/positive-procurement-programme-framework-agreements-tickets-16122424606
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MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
One in four people in Scotland experience a mental health problem each year. 15-20% of employees experience mental health problems
in any given year, accounting for about one-third of all workplace sickness absence.
AIMS?
Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid has been developed as part of a national approach to improving awareness of mental health problems
in Scotland. The 2-day course will teach you to:
• Give initial help to someone experiencing a mental health problem
• Deal with a crisis situation or the first signs of someone developing mental ill health
• Guide people towards appropriate self and professional help
A recent evaluation found that course participants improved their confidence and ability to help others, improved their knowledge and
reduced negative attitudes they may have had about mental health problems. It also improved delegates’ own mental health.
WHO FOR?
It is aimed at, and has proved successful with, members of the general public and different professional groups including teachers,
health workers, front line public sector and care sector workers.
DELIVERED BY:
Bill Murdoch, Mental Health Practitioner and/ or David Adam, Training Coordinator (both SMHFA Instructors since 2005)
The next available Mental Health First Aid Course has been scheduled as follows:
9th & 10th June 2015 at:
The Hopeville Club, 34 Harlaw Rd, Inverurie, AB51 4SR Tel: 01467 621478; http://hopeville-social-club.co.uk/
All sessions will last from 9.30am to 4.30pm and attendance on both days is required.
The cost is £55 per person for the general public, £65 p.p. for public/voluntary organisations and £95 p.p. for private sector organisations
(inclusive of tea/coffee and delegate pack). A 45 minute lunch break will be allocated. Soup & sandwich lunch is available at a reasonable
price but please feel free to bring a packed lunch or there are cafés and shops nearby. Free parking @ the venue.
To book a place, please contact: [email protected] or: David Adam, 18 Forest Rd, Kintore, AB51 0XG Mobile: 07500 940877
Thursday 26th March 2015
Open meeting
Come along and join in a discussion about dyslexia and how it affects us all. Talk to likeminded people about schooling,
exams and the daily issues that affect both adults and children with dyslexia.
All Welcome!
7-9pm, Kaimhill School
Please contact the branch if you are interested in attending – [email protected]
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Calling all cake lovers!
The Friends of Seaton Park Present:
“Cakefest-2”
Four categories to enter your best bakes.
Handmade prize for the best in each.
Free to enter.
Entries must be received by 9.30am on the day.
Just like eating cake? Then try three
cakes (with a drink) for £3
Buy more tokens for extra cake!
Vote for your favourites.
Raffle and Crafts Table
10am-12pm Saturday 28th
March 2015
Dunbar Hall, Dunbar
Street, Old Aberdeen
For more information and how to take part:
[email protected]
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FOSP are dedicated to using monies raised to support their aims of
enhancing and protecting Seaton Park.
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How the Change Fund has
changed things...
A drop-in event to showcase the work done by
projects supported by the Aberdeen Change Fund
This will be held on
Tuesday 31st March 2015
at the
Crombie Suite, Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre
from 9.30 – 12.30 pm
The event is open to members of the public, staff from NHS
Grampian, Aberdeen City Council and the Third and Independent
Sectors so this is an opportunity for you to network too.
There is no need to book a place at this event,
just drop in.
If you need more information please get in touch with Julie Somers
[email protected] or 01224 523122
If arriving by car use Car Park 2 (or Car Park 4 if full). Parking charges apply. There is a Park
& Ride bus route (No 40) that operates between Kingswells and the AECC via the city centre.
Entrance is via the Main Entrance.
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New Skills for Changing Times
The way our society is organised is changing. Third sector organisations are
beginning to play a much bigger role in the delivery of public services, often
through trading subsidiaries or by working in partnership. New challenges require
new skills - in enterprise, leadership and social impact measurement. The most
successful social enterprises and communities will be those which invest in themselves, to take advantage of
this new landscape. The public sector needs leaders too, who can engage with new ways of doing things and
work across sectors. Our role is to support you and your peers through learning to lead this change in your
communities and organisations:
Shetland – Trading Subsidiaries – March 6&7
Inverness – Pre-Start Leadership – March 26
South Uist – Starting Your Social Enterprise - starts Mar 24&25
Skye – Leadership Award for Teachers (Gaelic medium) – starts March 26&27
Shetland – Leadership Award – starts Mar 27&28
Inverness – Measuring Social Impact – April 16
Inverurie – Measuring Social Impact – Apr 21
Fort William – Starting Your Social Enterprise – starts Apr 23&24
Inverurie – Crucial Conversations – May 19
Wick – Trading Subsidiaries – May 19&20
More details on our new website www.socialenterprise.academy or contact Kate on 01463 238088 or kate@
socialenterprise.academy.
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KNOW YOUR FOOD SAFETY:
a talk for
World
Day
Monday 6th April 2015
6pm – 7pm
Central Library
Interested in finding out the food safety aspect of running/setting up a
small food business? Or interested in the hidden world of the
environmental health officer (EHO) who ensures our safety when eating
out?
Come to this free and unique talk with Katie Langan (EHO) to find
out more!
Booking essential: http://bit.ly/WHD15FoodSafety
@silvercitylibs
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North Alliance Learning Programme
February - April 2015
Through the North Alliance we are able to offer the following Continuing Professional
Development training course FREE OF CHARGE to those in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire,
who meet any of the following criteria:
1. Services in local authorities and government bodies with an identified CLD remit, and in voluntary sector organisations publicly funded
for this purpose. These services should be closely aligned with education, culture, sport, leisure and library services;
2. Those in settings such as community health, housing, social enterprise, anti-poverty work, equalities or sustainable development;
3. Other public service organisations such as colleges and universities, the NHS and Skills Development Scotland;
4. Local communities or communities of interest, for example ethnic minorities or people with disabilities, concerned with shaping CLD
services in order to deliver the outcomes that are important to them.
Using Creative Approaches to Evaluate Your Project
This course is for you if you are clear about the outcomes of your project or organisation but want more ideas on how to gather and
present them. The emphasis is on making evaluation more accessible and interesting for all concerned. This informal workshop will give
you the chance to experiment with a range of different visual and creative tools.
At the end of the workshop you will:
• Know about a range of different creative approaches to evaluation and how to use them
• Understand the steps and principles to follow when developing creative approaches to evaluation
• Be able to adapt those approaches to your own project
Date: Thursday 16th April 2015
Venue: Rosemount Learning Centre, Aberdeen
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: Free – as per above criteria
Trainer: Thomas Scott – Evaluation Support Scotland
Please contact [email protected] or contact Shirley Leask on 01771 624589 for booking or further information
Fundraising Quiz Night
Friday 10th April 2015 at 7pm
At The Ashvale, Great Western Road
Tickets: £15 each
includes an Ashvale Supper
Available from 10th February 2015
For more information or to get tickets, call the Aberdeen office at
01224 552923 or email [email protected]
Charity number SC03892
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RELATIONSHIP
FIRST AID
Do you work in?
• Health
• Housing
• Finance
• Social work
• Social care
• Early Years
• Education
• Employability
Do the challenges your clients face impact upon their relationships…or vice versa?
How well do your clients engage and communicate with you? Why do they react in
the way they do?
Whether you support clients, customers, patients, tenants, service users or families,
Relationship First Aid is an experiential skills-based programme that will help you
answer these and many more questions.
The Relationship First Aid Skills Framework will enable you to:• Identify early where your clients might be struggling with relationships
• Create more effective relationships with your clients
• Achieve better outcomes for both your clients and your organisation
Wednesday 22nd April & Wednesday 29th April 2015
9.30am– 4.30pm
Aberdeen Citadel, 28 Castle Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5BG
Monday 11th May & Monday 18th May 2015
9.30am– 4pm
Tesco Community Room, Tesco, Harlaw Road, Inverurie, AB51 4SR
Course Cost: Full 2 day programme £85 per person. Full details available on our website.
To book a place contact our Training Department. Details below.
To find our more about Relationship First Aid in this area contact Emma Cameron on
07760257038 E-mail: [email protected]
0141 222 2166
[email protected]
thespark.org.uk
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Raising the Issue of Smoking
Training course
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This exciting new course has been designed using a blended approach,
combining e-learning with face-to-face training.
Who is this training for?
Prospective participants include anyone who is able to raise the issue of
smoking with individuals. This includes a range of staff include health
professionals and support staff from secondary, primary care services and
workers from other sectors and wider partner agencies.
What will it cover?
Participants will gain awareness of the purpose, benefits and process of
raising the issue of smoking and delivering brief advice. It also covers
knowledge on tobacco, smoking and health, communication skills and how to
refer people to local stop-smoking services for support.
How long will it take?
This is a short, easily accessible course. The e-learning component takes
around 1 hour to complete at your own computer. You will then attend a
3-hour participatory session (details below).
When is the course running?
The next dates for the participatory sessions are:
Date: Thursday 23rd April Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm , Woodend Hospital
Date: Monday 25th May
Time: 1.00pm – 4.00pm, Elgin
Time: 9.30am -12.30pm, Inverurie
Date Tuesday 9th June
To register a place or find out more please contact:
Sheila Robertson
Tobacco Administrator
[email protected]
01224 (5)58466
Action on Smoking and Health (Scotland) (ASH Scotland) is
a registered Scottish charity (SC 010412) and a company
limited by guarantee (Scottish company no 141711)
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Do you have 5 minutes to make a difference?
Fresher Future is a city based project at Aberdeen Foyer promoting the message of giving up
smoking in three ways:
• Raising the Issue of Smoking motivational training (free for staff and volunteers)
• Awareness sessions for young people about tobacco
• Organisational support from the Foyer’s own experience of tobacco policy development
Training - Raising the Issue of Smoking
Raising the Issue of Smoking is a short accessible course, designed by ASH Scotland in partnership with the NHS Scotland,
which aims to give participants the confidence, skills and knowledge to have a conversational intervention with people
on smoking. Prospective participants include anyone who may come into contact with, and is able to raise the issue of
smoking with individuals in the course of an opportunistic 3 to 5 minute chat. Those 5 minutes could make positive change
a possibility for someone.
How is the course delivered?
This is a short, easily accessible course. The e-learning component takes around 1 hour to complete at your own computer.
You will then attend a 3-hour participatory session, which are being delivered at the Marywell Centre, or you can have them
at your premises for groups of more than six. Current dates available are:
9.30am 7th May 2015
9.30am 2nd June 2015
9.30am 7th July 2015
9.30am 9th September 2015
9.30am 6th October 2015
To register for training or further information on awareness sessions for young people, policy development, organisational
culture and attitudes, staff training or accessing support services then please contact:
Keith Grassick, Tobacco Development & Support Worker, Fresher Future
Email: [email protected] Tel: 01224 536706
Postgraduate Diploma in CLD
School of Education, University of Aberdeen
Application Deadline: 30th April 2015
This part-time, workbased programme, which is run in partnership with
Community Learning and Development (CLD) and creative learning
agencies, will be relevant to practitioners using community learning and development approaches in a
variety of contexts, including community arts, youth work and family learning. A distinctive feature of the
programme is the focus on creativity, both in learning and teaching approaches and in ideas for practice,
in particular, arts for social transformation. The blended learning programme uses innovative technology
to nurture a learning community of practitioners in a range of contexts across Scotland.
Location: All Scotland
For further information, please contact [email protected] (Aileen Ackland), or call 01224 274875, or
visit http://prezi.com/fjyhjjlpo5f1/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
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To advertise an event in this E-Bulletin, please send details to Alasdair Simpson, Communications Officer at
[email protected].
Brand new programme to enable people with autism to take to the skies!
Fear of Flying Events, with kind support from Ryanair, is launching a brand new programme to enable individuals with autism
to take to the skies. ‘Flying with Autism’ will be delivered over two dates, including an information session on the ground as
well as a 30 minute flying experience from Edinburgh Airport. Scottish Autism’s Advisors will be lending their support and
will be on hand throughout the programme which is due to pilot in April 2015.
Ground Course: Friday 17th April at 7:30pm
Hilton Hotel, Edinburgh Airport
This pre-flight session is aimed at parents or carers of an individual with autism and will take them through all the stages of
a journey by air to help them fully prepare the individual for a flight. It will provide advice and coping techniques to assist
them to support a first time flyer with autism through the more stressful parts of the experience such as airport security and
the noises and sensations on board an aircraft.
Flying Day: Sunday 26th April at 2pm
Edinburgh Airport
The flying day offers a unique experience flight on board a Ryanair Boeing 737, flying from and back to Edinburgh Airport.
This exclusive 30 minute round trip will enable the parents or carers who attended the ground course, along with the
individual with autism, to all fly together and experience a short journey in a secure and controlled environment.
Cost: The cost of the course is £189, which includes one parent or carer to attend the ground course and for them to take
the experience flight with the individual with autism. An additional parent or carer can attend the ground day and experience
flight for an extra £69.
To learn more or to book please visit www.flyingwithautism.com or download the flyer here.
EXCITEMENT AT LAUNCH OF NEW
SCOTTISH EXHIBITION PROMOTING
INDEPENDENT LIVING
Independent Living Scotland, 7-8 October
2015, SECC, Glasgow
Scottish exhibition organiser, QD Events, are delighted to announce the launch of a new event with the twofold aim of
offering advice, support and information for individuals living with disability or a long-term condition, and providing learning,
product knowledge and networking opportunities for healthcare professionals in Scotland.
Independent Living Scotland, which will take place in Hall 3 of Glasgow’s SECC on the 7th and 8th October, will bring together
people with disabilities, their families and carers along with healthcare professionals to test and compare the latest products
on the market, network, gain advice on what is new and identify which product is best suited for each individual need.
Independent Living Scotland will run at the SECC, Glasgow, from the 7th-8th October. Admittance is free of charge to all
visitors providing they have registered their details in advance at www.independentlivingscotland.org
Companies wishing to take a stand should contact Lyndsey McElwee on 0141 576 3546 or email lyndsey.mcelwee@qdevents.
co.uk.
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NATIONAL EVENTS
Invitation
Launch of the REAL Toolkit for Adult Educators
Stirling Court Hotel, University of Stirling, March 26th – 27th 2015
please contact: [email protected]
Keynote Speakers
Angela Constance
Scottish Government, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning
Professor John Field, University of Stirling
Adult Education: from past to future
Dr Marin Johnson, University of Tallinn
Recognising Adult Educators: the back story
Plus workshops and activities introducing: The
REAL Toolkit for Adult Educators
This is a free event with lunch and dinner included. Some free places are available to stay
overnight at the Stirling Court Hotel. There is also the option to attend for one day only.
Attendance contributes towards adult educators’ CPD and a certificate of attendance will be
issued on request. To attend, please email [email protected]
The REAL Toolkit makers understand that many adult educators do not have a teaching
qualification and have built up their professional reputation through work experience rather
than academic qualifications. The REAL Toolkit enables adult educators to assess their prior
learning against the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). The resulting
learning portfolio can be used to help make a claim for entry to a course of study, to assist in the
authoring of excellent job applications, or to set goals to improve practice as part of CPD
processes.
The REAL Project is a pan-European initiative based at the University of Stirling
(see http://realrpl.eu/ ) and is funded by the European Union’s Lifelong Learning
Program.
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JOB VACANCIES
To advertise a job in this E-Bulletin, please send details to Alasdair Simpson, Communications Officer at asimpson@
acvo.org.uk. Please note that there is a charge see back page for more details. Job adverts are also posted on our
website - http://acvo.org.uk/about/vacancies/
NESS is the leading local provider of services for people living with serious sensory loss including
people who are blind and deaf.
Our highly successful Connect Inform Support (CIS) service is dedicated to older
people living with significant sensory impairments and is partly funded by the
National Lottery through the BIG Lottery Fund
We are seeking to recruit to two posts:
Volunteer and Activities Co-ordinator (Aberdeen)
Part Time (10 hrs per week over 2 or 3 days)
Salary begins at £5,774 for a 10 hour week (pts 23-26)
Based in our Aberdeen office, as the member of the CIS team with specific responsibilities for its
volunteers, activities and events, you will bring organisation, enthusiasm and hands-on leadership to
implement a programme of activities which helps our service users overcome isolation, and increase
their connections.
Admin Assistant (Elgin)
Part time (10 hours per week over 2 or 3 days)
Salary begins at £4,545 for a 10 hour week (pts 13- 16)
Based in our Elgin Office, you will provide administrative support to the Moray CIS service.
Communicating and processing information, keeping records and working closely with colleagues, you
will be well organised and able to plan and see tasks through to completion.
All posts at NESS require membership of the PVG scheme and disclosure check.
Informal enquiries can be made to Adam Hillhouse, Head of Enterprise on the number below.
Closing date for both posts: 12 noon Friday 27 March
Application forms available at www.nesensoryservices.org or from North East Sensory Services, 21
John Street, Aberdeen AB25 1BT Tel. 0845 27 12345 Email [email protected]
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Project Summary:
Inspiring
Opportunity
Employment Officer – Café Academy
Ref: 1512
39 Hours per week
Salary - £20,248 per annum, pro rata
Café Academy offers work-focussed training within the customer service and hospitality industries
for unemployed individuals who have a support need. The 11 week course is delivered through a
series of workshops, accredited training sessions, food focussed outings, and placements in Café
Coast and with other local employers. Both Inspire and North East Scotland College are responsible
for the training.
We have an exciting opportunity available for someone to join our team, Inspire Ventures Ltd in the position of
Employment Officer.
The purpose of the Employment Officer is to develop and maximise the impact of our training programmes
within our social enterprises. The post holder will cooperate with both their line manager and other
stakeholders to assist individuals with learning disabilities and other support needs to maximise their
opportunities to find meaningful and sustainable employment or supported work.
We are looking for someone who has significant experience of working with people with disabilities, confident
communication skills and has the ability to self motivate.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Experience in employability with people with disabilities

An A1 Assessor Qualification

Food Hygiene Certificate

A track record of working with employers to secure employment opportunities
This post may include evening and weekend work.
For informal enquiries and a job description post please contact Louise Coyle, Recruitment/Learning &
Development Coordinator on 01224 289028.
Applications should be emailed to [email protected] or posted to:
Recruitment Department, Head Office, Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen, AB24 5HP
Closing date: 16/04/2015
Interviews:
21/04/2015
Inspire PTL is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible
candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or
pregnancy and maternity. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the job will be
interviewed. Scottish Charity No. SC000038.
Inspire, Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen, AB24 5HP 01224 280005
Scottish Charity No. SC000038 www.inspireptl.org.uk
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PLAY PRACTITIONER
Hours: 14 hours per week over 52 weeks
Salary: £18,812 - £20,360 pro rata (scale points 19 to 22)
Location: HMP & YOI Grampian, Peterhead
Qualifications: Applicants should be eligible to register as a Practitioner with SSSC (e.g. HNC Early
Education & Childcare or SVQ Level 3 Children’s Care, Learning and Development) Applicants
should have a full, current driving licence and own transport for business use
Early Years Scotland has an exciting opportunity available for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work
within HMP & YOI Grampian (Her Majesty’s Prison and Young Offenders Institution Grampian) to facilitate
participative play sessions with prisoners, their partners and young children.
You will plan, deliver and evaluate play activities and sessions involving parents and children, as well as a ‘fathers
only’ programme, consisting of a mix of theoretical and experiential learning, all focused around play with young
children and the importance of play in young children’s learning and development. You will encourage positive
relationships between parents and children through shared play. You will also work with a range of partners to
review learning and contribute to the development of future plans.
We welcome applications that demonstrate:
• sound understanding and knowledge of how children develop and learn
• an ability to build effective relationships with families and have experience of working with
parents and families living in difficult circumstances
• experience of working with a range of colleagues from other agencies
• excellent communication and organisational skills
• an ability to work on own initiative and also as an effective member of a team
This is a FIXED TERM post for 12 months.
Closing date for applications: Noon on Monday 23 March 2015
Application packs can be downloaded at http://www.earlyyearsscotland.org/news/job-vacancies/
Please do not send CVs as only completed Early Years Scotland application forms will be considered.
Completed applications should be returned, electronically where possible, to: recruitment@earlyyearsscotland.
org OR by post marked ‘confidential’ to HR, Early Years Scotland, 23 Granville Street, Glasgow G3 7EE
For more information, please email [email protected] or telephone Gail Squires on 0141 221
4148.
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Team Leaders
Rosemount and Garthdee areas, Aberdeen
20 & 30 hours per week
Ref: 1684.
Salary: £21,010 - £23,180 per annum (part time pro rata)
Closing Date: 03 Apr 2015, 12:00
Cornerstone have permanent vacancies for Team Leader posts. The service has a combination of a care home and housing
support and care at home service.
We are looking for a motivated and pioneering individual to support the Service Manager with running a service that meets
our aims and values; empowering the people we support and encourage their independence at all times.
Previous experience in the care sector is desirable, however not essential as key skills are transferable to the management
role. An SVQ 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) would be advantageous and a willingness to work towards it is
essential.
The role offers a range of variety and challenges related to the changing environment in care.
Knowledge of the personalisation agenda and Self Directed Support bill would be advantagous.
For an informal discussion please contact Dawn Williams-Briggs on 01224 256 033 or James Cook on 01224 256 017.
For more information, please visit our website; recruitment.cornerstone.org.uk
Scottish Charity No: SC004780
Plusone Mentoring Programme Manager
Salary: £25,000 pa
Full time: 35 hours per week including evenings and weekends
Closing date: 3rd April 2015
We are looking for a motivated and committed member of staff to take forward our new mentoring programme for young
people.
Plusone will be delivered in partnership with Aberdeen City Council, particularly with Northfield Academy, Bramble Brae
and Manor Park Primary Schools.
You will be involved in the referral of Young People to the programme and; recruiting, training and supporting volunteer
mentors from the wider community. Each mentor will be matched to a Young Person referred to the programme and will
meet with that young person every 1 – 2 weeks providing the young person with a positive role model and a friend who can
support and challenge where appropriate. You will support 20 – 25 mentoring relationships.
The Young People will be aged 8-14 and show evidence of:
a) disruption or disengagement at school
b) offending, aggressive or anti-social behaviour
c) conflict in the home/family
d) substance misuse
It is an Occupational Requirement (Equality Act - part 1, schedule 9), that the post-holder is a committed Christian.
Details available from Ian Marr, Aberdeen YMCA, 52 Skene Terrace, Aberdeen, AB10 1RP 01224 643291 ian@aberdeenymca.
org.uk
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Transforming
lives through
community media
Station House Media Unit (shmu), at the forefront of community media development in the UK, operates across
the regeneration areas of Aberdeen and with other disadvantaged and vulnerable individuals and groups
across the region.
The organisation is undergoing a significant period of growth and are recruiting posts to support and develop
our core services.
We have also recently secured £896,326 from the Big Lottery Fund to deliver the Media Access Programme
(MAP), which will offer a transformational programme in HMP & YOI Grampian supporting participants, aged
between 16 and 30, to make a successful and sustained transition back into the community using media
(radio, film, music and magazines) as a unique platform to address a range of barriers.
We are looking for the following exceptional, innovative, community minded individuals to join our team:
MAP Project Coordinator
shmu Radio Manager
37 hours per week • SCP 35 - 38 (£30,595 - £33,213)
You will work both within HMP & YOI Grampian and across the
communities of Aberdeen, leading a multi-disciplinary staff team which
will use community media as a key tool for transformational change
through the delivery of a sustainable, coordinated and person-centred
approach for offenders under the age of 30, with the aim of reducing their
re-offending rates.
37 hours per week • SCP 31 - 34 (£27,536 - £29,989)
You will have overall responsibility for all radio related operations within
the organisation. This will include managing shmuFM, the organisation’s
FM community radio station; providing support to the radio component
of the Media Access Project in HMP & YOI Grampian; and collaborating
fully with all parts of the organisation to ensure that there is effective joint
working between the Radio department and the other strands within the
organisation.
MAP Media Development Worker (radio)
37 hours per week • SCP 27 - 30 (£24,134 - £26,728)
You will be responsible for the development and delivery of the radio
component of MAP within the prison, devising and delivering an appropriate
training and production programme for all participants (young offenders,
and adults males and females under the age of 30). You will also be
instrumental in supporting the wider staff team in the successful delivery
of the remainder of the operational programme within the prison.
MAP Community Support Worker
37 hours per week • SCP 23 - 26 (£21,319 - £23,393)
You will provide a coordinated throughcare support package to all
participants taking part in the MAP Community Integration Support Service.
You will participate in case conferences with participants and support
services pre and post-release in order to ensure that the Community
Integration Plan meets the needs of the individual.
shmuTV Development Worker
37 hours per week • SCP 27 - 30 (£24,134 - £26,728)
You will work alongside the organisation’s Chief Executive and the Funding
and Business Development Manager to develop, implement and report
on all operational areas of the shmuTV strand of the organisation. This
hands-on role will include the development and delivery of the strand’s
training programme and an active role in the production of community and
commercial film projects.
shmu Clerical Assistant
16 hours per week • SCP 11-14 (£16,119 - £17.087 pro-rata)
You will act as the first point of contact for the organisation and undertake
a range of clerical duties including filing, data entry, document preparation
and any additional administrative support as required by the organisation.
Project Administrator
37 hours per week • SCP 23 - 26 (£21,319 - £23,393)
You will provide comprehensive, hands on senior administrative support to
the shmu Management Team. You will also provide administrative support
to the MAP staff team to ensure the effective delivery of the project, both
within the prison and across the communities that the programme serves.
For full job descriptions, background information and application forms please visit www.shmu.org.uk/vacancies
or call Laura Young on 01224 515013 for an info pack.
Closing date for applications is 22nd March 2015
Station House Media Unit is a charity registered in Scotland - SC034211 and is an equal opportunities employer
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VOLUNTEERING
If you are interested in volunteering or want to find out more about involving volunteers in your organisation please
contact the volunteer’s centre on 01224 686076/77 or email [email protected]. A full range of opportunities
are also available on the website www.volunteeraberdeen.org.uk
LATEST VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN
ABERDEEN INCLUDE:
Alzheimer Scotland-Aberdeen Baker Hughes Event:
Alzheimer Scotland is delighted to be an affiliated charity of the year for the brilliant Aberdeen Baker
Hughes 10k. We are currently recruiting volunteers for a range of roles to support us in this major and
exciting event.
The event takes place on Sunday 17th May 2015 and we will initially meet at the Beach Ballroom where
refreshments will be available for all volunteers.
All help is greatly appreciated and supports Alzheimer Scotland in our vital work providing a wide range
of services for people with dementia and carers.
If you would like to get involved and enjoy the fantastic atmosphere of the 10k as an event volunteer /
event marshal please contact us for further details at:
tel.: 01224 644077 (please ask for John or Rod) or e-mail.: [email protected] / RMcDermid@Alzscot.
org
Childline Scotland (Aberdeen Base):
Childline volunteer counsellors provide a vital service to children and young people who contact the
helpline by telephone or the Childline website. As a trained volunteer, Childline Counsellors are able to
respond to children and young people in a variety of ways that meet their needs at the time they contact.
This includes listening and speaking to children and young people on the telephone; via a live 1-2-1 online
conversation, or via email.
Full training is provided and Childline Supervisors always work alongside counselling volunteers giving
support, advice and direction in working with sensitive issues such as bullying, sexual abuse, physical
abuse, self harm and family relationships.
A great opportunity to help make a real difference to the lives of children we support.
For further details regarding this and other volunteer opportunities at our Aberdeen base please contact:
Kerri Stewart
Phone:0844 892 0200 / E-Mail: [email protected]
Or apply online via: www.nspcc.org.uk/volunteer
For more information about volunteering in Aberdeen and ACVO please visit www.volunteeraberdeen.org.
uk and www.acvo.org.uk
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VOLUNTEERING
DOES YOUR ORGANISATION NEED BUSINESS SKILLED
VOLUNTEERS?
Do you have business skills and time available to assist in your local
community?
Do you run an organisation which has skills gaps within its personnel?
Volunteering is fun, beneficial, valued and makes a real difference to society. Volunteers
are not paid for their time and energy which makes them priceless to an organisation.
Volunteering is a choice made by an individual to be involved in an activity which
benefits either the environment, local community or someone.
Many of us have had or are having careers through which we have gained much experience and expertise.
Volunteering is a means where your business skills can be put to good use for the benefit of organisations
operating across a wide spectrum of communities throughout our great city of Aberdeen. Not only does
volunteering make a big difference in the lives of others, it can also provide you with the experience needed
to further your career or keep your skills up to date. Volunteers have the opportunity to learn new skills, meet
new people, have fun, gain a sense of belonging in the local community and help a favourite charity achieve far
more than would otherwise be possible.
Volunteers make a huge difference. In Aberdeen it is estimated around 52,000
people volunteer, contributing around 4.4 million hours every year. The economic
impact of volunteering to Aberdeen is thought to be a staggering £67.3 million
annually.
With so many opportunities there has never been a better time to get involved
in volunteering. ACVO exists to involve, represent, support and develop not-forprofit organisations by finding business skilled volunteers to fill gaps in a charity’s
personnel base. The hours of volunteering are flexible to fit in with a volunteer’s
availability.
ACVO’S BUSINESS SKILLED VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME
The Business Skilled Volunteers Programme operates within the Aberdeen city boundary and aims to match
business skilled volunteers and professionals to organisations requiring specific skills, allowing the organisation
to expand its range of activities. Many organisations desperately need additional resources but lack the time
or finances needed to recruit suitably skilled workers. Organisations are in constant need of volunteers with
skills in areas such as Accountancy, Business Planning, Human Resources and staffing issues, Information
Technology, Training, Marketing, Project Management, Strategic Management and Training.
ACVO assists business-skilled volunteers find challenging and rewarding opportunities, often in roles where
they can provide leadership, advice and professional support. Skilled volunteers can have a major impact on
the future success of the organisation, perhaps becoming a trustee on the board of management to guide it
through difficult decisions.
Contact Ian Gourlay ([email protected]), the Skilled Volunteer Advisor at AVCO who produces a list of
organisation’s skills gaps which is sent to potential volunteers at the beginning of each month. He’s waiting to
hear from you!
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Alcohol Support
Volunteer Counsellors & Supervisors
Alcohol Support is currently redeveloping its
counselling service and is looking for
volunteer counsellors and supervisors who
would like to donate their time.
For over 30 years Alcohol Support has been
providing a variety of services to the community
to assist those affected by alcohol misuse.
Alcohol Support currently provides services in
both Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire.
Requirements: Individuals should possess either
a PgDip in Counselling or a Counselling Skills
Certificate (COSCA validated).
Additional training in alcohol addiction
counselling will be provided.
01224 595981
78 Dee St, Aberdeen
[email protected]
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