East Lothian Third Sector Update | 18/04/2023
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LOCAL & NATIONAL GOVERNMENT
Time Space Compassion | Introductory Guide
Introductory guide to the Time Space Compassion principles and approach - a relationship and person centred approach to improving suicidal crisis. It has been developed for use by people and services who regularly come into contact and support people experiencing suicidal crisis.
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SERVICE UPDATES
Offer of free membership of Children in Scotland
Children in Scotland is offering free membership to charities with an annual income under £50,000 and/or organisations who primarily work with minority ethnic children, young people and families in Scotland.
Organisations joining their membership will be able to access a wide range of benefits including discounted training, networking opportunities and our biannual members’ magazine, Insight.
If you meet the criteria, then you just need to complete the application form, which can be found on the 'Join us' page. This offer will be open until 31 May 2023 and the Membership will last for a 12-month period
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New Creative Group in East Lothian (Minority Groups) | Health in Mind
Topic: Macramé, Do something with passion, Combine creativity and relaxation, Learn macramé to improve your wellbeing, Reflective group discussion, Promote Mental Health and Wellbeing. No skills required, learn how to Macramé in 8 Weeks.
Date Starts: 10 May 2023
Time: 5pm to 7pm
Venue: Volunteer Centre East Lothian, 56 High Street, Tranent EH33 1HH
FLYER
Education is the theme | Musselburgh Museum
Remember your school days, were they really your happiest? Step inside for a trip down memory lane, or learn how it used to be with mortar boards and belts. The Museum is located in the High Street, Musselburgh near the Old Town Hall.
Open Thurs, Fri, Sat (10am to 4pm)
JOB VACANCIES
Self Employed Housekeeper | Whatton Lodge
SALARY:£110 per Day | Duration Season Breaks 2023
The Housekeeper reports to the Whatton Lodge Staffing Sub Committee. He/she is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Lodge during seasonal breaks, ensuring the premises are safe, clean and fit for purpose.
Deadline: 5 May 2023
Job Description | Application Form
Seasonal Break Chef/Cook | Whatton Lodge
SALARY:£100 Per Day | Duration Seasonal 13 May - 18 August 2023
Whatton Lodge are looking for a skilled, experienced Chef/Cook to prepare delicious meals for guests who will be taking a break at our Gullane home during the summer season (June, July and August 2023).
Deadline: 5 May 2023
Job Description | Application
FUNDING
Tesco Community Grants
Tesco have just launched funding prioritising children and young people in schools. The priority for grants is now on supporting schools and organisations to deliver projects that provide healthy food and activities that boost young people’s mental and physical wellbeing. Funding up to £1,500 is available and we are looking for applications from across Scotland. Please feel free to pass on this email to any groups that might be interested in the fund. Greenspace Scotland’s team of friendly Community Enablers can support applicants to apply or answer any questions.
https://www.greenspacescotland.org.uk/grant-funding
Community Champions 2023 | Persimmons
Grants of up to £6,000 for local organisations who are the lifeblood of our communities.
https://www.persimmonhomes.com/community-champions-2023
The £1 million Save Our Wild Isles Community Fund
Aviva, in partnership with the RSPB and WWF, has launched a new £1 million fund to support community groups across the UK to protect and restore nature in their local area.
https://www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/save-our-wild-isles
City Region Deal Community Benefits
Community benefits are the method by which local communities and good causes can receive additional social value from public spending, and are now mandatory to consider across the majority of public sector procurement.
https://www.esescommunities.org/what-are-community-benefits.html
TRAINING
Online Information Session | Creating Hope with Peer Support
The Creating Hope with Peer support project will work with others to boost peer support groups in communities Scotland. It will help to build capacity so that people and families affected by suicide can receive help at the earliest opportunity. Take an hour out of your day and come along to one of our online information sessions to find out more. The session will also be a chance for you to share your valuable learning, experiences, and ideas with us to help shape the projects activities.
WHEN: 16th May 2023 @ 11am until 12pm or 17th May 2023 @ 2pm until 3pm
WHERE: VIA Zoom
EVENTS
Indian Cultural Event Fundraiser | Our Community Kitchen
Help Our Community Kitchen raise funds to reduce social isolation and loneliness. Come along for an afternoon of Food, Drink and Fabulous Entertainment, Raffle also taking place. For more information on this ticketed event please click on flyer,
WHEN: Sunday 4 June 2023 @ 11:30am
WHERE: Knox Academy Haddington
SURVEYS
Consultation on revised Adult Support and Protection ProceduresThe East Lothian and Midlothian Adult Support and Protection (ASP) Procedures are for anyone who comes into contact with, or is working with, an adult where concerns might arise and ASP needs to be considered. They have been revised to take into account the revised Code of Practice. One response on behalf of your agency or team.
Closing Date: 28 April 2023
https://edubuzz.limequery.org/728481?lang=en
