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People watching a football game with banners in the Scotland colours which say World Cup Bank Holiday - Quick Guide

⚽World Cup Bank Holiday
The Scottish Government announced a one‑off bank holiday on 15 June 2026, but not all employees automatically “make the squad”. Entitlement differs so review policies now and keep your team in the loop.

Find advice in our new blog👇
bit.ly/3PcRakB

#Scotland #WorldCup2026 #HR

Get in touch if you could be our new Management Accountant! More details also on our website

Opportunities to work with us at GCVS Join our dedicated team supporting the voluntary sector. GCVS is an innovative, kind and compassionate employer in Glasgow.

We’re hiring! 🌟

GCVS is looking for a Management Accountant to join our Finance & Payroll Services team and help drive high‑quality financial planning and insight across our organisation.
Think this could be you?

Learn more and apply bit.ly/3AsdIaj 💼✨

"The Scottish election will decide how much priority and funding mental health and community services receive... It’s also a vital chance to speak directly to political leaders, share our stories, and make clear what our communities need."
Ann Jones, MHNGGC

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🎤 Members like Ann are participating in our event next month to discuss their priorities for the Scottish Elections in May. We wanted to highlight why this election matters for Glasgow's voluntary sector. 👇

Join us on April 23 in Glasgow to make your voice heard.
🔗 bit.ly/4rgqDR6

An exciting week, delivering our first in-person training session at our new offices on Argyle Street, Glasgow!

Thanks to everyone who joined us to learn how to develop a strong fundraising plan. We hope you left feeling inspired 🥰

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Do you rent or lease premises for a voluntary sector organisation in Glasgow?

If you’re facing issues with repairs, energy systems, unclear landlord responsibilities or rising costs, we’d really value your input in this confidential survey:
👉 form.jotform.com/253274048849...

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✅Final decisions for Year 5 of the Glasgow Wellbeing Fund are almost complete, with more small community projects supported and extra investment confirmed for the city.

Learn more in our full update! bit.ly/4qtcqzK%F0%9...

Fortnightly updates with no junk allowed! bit.ly/3S5eb5U

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Wonder if it's worth signing up for our fortnightly bulletin? 91% of people told us they feel better informed by our comms! 😉 But if that doesn't persuade you, here's this week's newsletter for a sneak preview: mailchi.mp/gcvs/feb11 Sign up below👇

Latest Glasgow Wellbeing Fund News - GCVS Decisions for the latest Glasgow Wellbeing Fund applications are being confirmed, alongside future plans and reporting on the fund's impact

✅Final decisions for Year 5 of the Glasgow Wellbeing Fund are almost complete, with more small community projects supported and extra investment confirmed for the city.

Read more in our update! The latest report highlights inspiring work improving wellbeing across Glasgow.🥰 bit.ly/4qtcqzK

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🍳 The Weans’ Scran & Kitchin have space for hire with a working kitchen!

💻 @withkids.bsky.social have training around Autism and emotional regulation

🫶 @copescotland.bsky.social has weekly advice on 'Getting your Oomph back'!

...more on GCVS bit.ly/boardposts

#CommunityNews

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left view of building on Argyle Street

Private pod working space

right view of GCVS office next to Tesco

GCVS is now officially based at 348 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8LX! A fresh, modern space designed to better serve our team and community. Same commitment, new chapter!

👉 Please update your records and read more about the new office in our blog: bit.ly/3XQxlB3
#GCVS #GlasgowThirdSector

Glasgow Futures Employer Engagement Challenge Fund GCVS is seeking partners to support inclusive employment in Glasgow, building on our delivery of Glasgow Futures Paid Work Placements

Building on 3 years of experience delivering the Paid Work Placement programme, this next phase aims to develop a more connected and innovative approach, helping to close the gaps that currently hinder access to sustainable employment.
👉 gcvs.org.uk/glasgow-chal...

GCVS, working with Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, is preparing a bid to the @glasgowcc.bsky.social Employer Engagement Challenge Fund.

We’re seeking organisations that can help strengthen support for disabled people and people from ethnic minority communities who continue to face barriers to work.👇

Why the Budget and Election Matter for Our Sector - GCVS We're dissecting Scotland's Budget and looking ahead to elections in May, with ideas to help the voice of the third sector to be heard

Last week's Scottish Budget includes some positives for communities and families, BUT funding pressures and structural challenges for the third sector remain.

We’ve shared what it means for #Glasgow - and why this election matters in our latest blog:
👉 gcvs.org.uk/budget-and-e...

People and Safety services manager delivering training at a recent conference in Glasgow's SEC

Community engagement discussion with voluntary sector staff in a training room at the SEC

The THRE team talking about human rights and equalities in a recent training session for third sector staff

🤯Low training budgets. High expectations?

As well as online training, we offer in-person workshops for voluntary sector workers, focused on real challenges:

• Manage absence confidently
• Develop a fundraising plan
• 'Money Magnets' that attract funders

👉 See what’s coming up bit.ly/What3On

All events and training listings | 1.3 Getting Your Business Tender Ready - The Checklist Knowing what your business needs to have in place before you start tendering is the foundation to success. This webinar will provide you with an easy to use checklist and description of all the polici...

Find support on bidding for public sector contracts from the Scotland's Supplier Development Programme.

They have resources and webinars to help you, including a Getting Ready session on Wednesday 4 February, 2:30-4:00pm

www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/13-ge...

Last month, we visited Willowacre Trust’s community hub in Cowlairs with Mental Wellbeing Minister @thomascarthur.bsky.social to see first-hand how the fund is changing lives - creating spaces for connection, support and hope. 🫶

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Close up on two older men chatting over coffee in the group

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👏 Extra support for wellbeing in Glasgow!
The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund is receiving an additional £3m investment in year 5, helping local projects tackle isolation and improve adult mental health.

Read what this means for Glasgow: gcvs.org.uk/3m-boost-for-adult-wellbeing-support

Some helpful fundraising ideas👍 We also have a few funding & income generation training sessions coming up!

Using annual leave to be a good employer

Want more HR support? Contact the team at peopleservices@gcvs.org.uk or call 0141 354 6515

💡 Tip: Now is a great time to review your leave policies ahead of the new leave year!

Discover how GCVS can make HR easier for your charity: bit.ly/HRHSadvice

HR Bitesize - Annual leave in 4 key steps

Info on Statutory Annual Leave: the basics

Help with managing annual leave requests

Carry over and 'use it or lose it' - guidance

🎉 Introducing HR Bitesize for the Voluntary Sector – January Edition!

This month, our focus is on Annual Leave – a key HR topic for charity employers as staff start planning their holidays.

Swipe through to get started, and discover how GCVS can make HR easier for your charity: bit.ly/HRHSadvice

January 2026 Training Sessions. 14th Jan - PANEL Workshop: A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach in Practice. 27th and 28th Jan - The Basics: A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach (2-DAYS).

We're kicking off 2026 with sessions of some of our most popular courses, starting with a session on the PANEL principles and using human rights approaches in practice.

Get your free tickets today ⬇️

www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/thre-third...

Get in quick if you have something to share and we'll also include it in next Wednesday's newsletter😉

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New updates coming onto the noticeboard:

🫶 Najwa New Scots are opening a coffee morning and wellbeing project
📲 @copescotland.bsky.social Scotland is hosting a Digital Inclusion discussion in Feb
📑 @gcil.bsky.social has job vacancies closing soon

Members! Share news free anytime
bit.ly/boardposts

Bar chart shows Absence as the largest column, followed by 4 other HR topics

In 2025, absence management was the most requested reason for advice from our HR Service team! This month, we're holding an in-person workshop on the topic, tackling real-life scenarios in small groups.

Join us on 29th January from 9:30am-1pm
bit.ly/3YoGi4Q
#HRAdvice

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Happy New Year folks! Our office has re-opened and we're looking forward to getting back into it, providing support to community groups, voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises. #BackToWork

Have a good break THRE team! See you in the New Year👋

GCVS are to host the Digital Inclusion Alliance Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector (GCVS) are to host the newly established Digital Inclusion Alliance funded by the Scottish Government

You can also read more about the DIA, and our role as hosts, on our website:

gcvs.org.uk/digital-incl...