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Written by Tamsin Morris
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Friday, 26 June 2009 16:41 |
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Local People Leading are facilitating this Scottish Government fund which provides grants to certain community groups to allow them to exchange knowledge and ideas within the wider community sector. |
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Written by Tamsin Morris
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Thursday, 25 June 2009 15:54 |
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The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is promoting a BSc degree course in sustainable rural development which is being delivered entirely on-line. There's also a range of short courses designed for people already working in community development in rural areas. |
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Written by Tamsin Morris
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Monday, 22 June 2009 08:00 |
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A European funded partnership project is seeking views from community organisations to establish what information they may need to adapt to climate change impacts. |
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Written by Tamsin Morris
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Friday, 19 June 2009 15:22 |
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Support in the form of mentoring is available for third sector organisations who want to develop their skills. |
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Written by Langholm Initiative
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Friday, 19 June 2009 13:42 |
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The last week of May was a hectic and exciting time in Langholm as the local community hosted the US TV star Ty Pennington and his UK film crew to make the third series of his show 'Ty's Great British Adventure'. |
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Written by Tamsin Morris
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Friday, 19 June 2009 13:28 |
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Forestry Commission Scotland has just launched a series of new webpages containing information on the links between forestry and communities. |
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Written by Tamsin Morris
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Friday, 19 June 2009 08:37 |
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The Charity Commission and the Confederation of British Industries (CBI) have joined forces to produce a checklist of fifteen questions which they believe charities should consider, to help them survive the current recession. |
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Written by Tamsin Morris
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Thursday, 18 June 2009 14:54 |
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Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is considering selling or transferring some of the land it currently manages on behalf of the nation. |
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Written by Chris York
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Thursday, 18 June 2009 10:08 |
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This year's Development Trust Association Scotland (DTAS) conference held in early June highlighted some of the opportunities and challenges of transferring assets to community management and ownership. |
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Written by Tamsin Morris
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Wednesday, 17 June 2009 08:56 |
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Following on from last month's article about the possible re-registration process for the community right to buy, we've received further information from the Scottish Government. |
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