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21st August 2026
Families across the region are set to benefit from a major new investment in community-based support, following the award of over £2 million from the Scottish Government's Whole Family Support... Read more
8th June 2026
Now Open to Support Local Communities A new Community Support Fund is now open for applications, linked to the development of the Scottish Prison Service’s HMP Glasgow project. The fund... Read more
11th February 2026
Successful Applicants Being Confirmed for Year 5 Glasgow’s Partnership Group is in the final stages of making decisions for the latest round of applications to the Glasgow Wellbeing Fund. The... Read more
13th January 2026
Additional support for wellbeing in Glasgow First Minister John Swinney announced that an additional £3 million will be allocated to the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for adults in... Read more
18th November 2025
GCVS has expressed concern about the delay in recommendations for the next phase of the Glasgow Communities Fund, issuing the following statement: "Glasgow CVS has contacted senior Councillors at Glasgow... Read more
4th November 2025
Updated guidance for charities, community groups and social enterprises Author: June Burgess, Funding Advisor After extensive consultation with the fundraising community, a revised Code of Fundraising Practice has come into... Read more
17th March 2025
Scottish Government commits to boost for communities’ mental wellbeing GCVS joined Scottish Mental Wellbeing Minister Maree Todd to visit a local project supported by the Glasgow Wellbeing Fund as new... Read more
5th March 2025
£1.78M of funding will be awarded to 193 organisations across Glasgow to support adults and their wellbeing. The Glasgow Wellbeing Fund, resourced by the Scottish Government, has been managed by... Read more
3rd February 2025
Author: June Burgess, Funding Advisor Although artificial intelligence (AI) systems are new to many, they are evolving rapidly and undoubtedly, this technology will play an increasing role in fundraising for... Read more
24th September 2024
What steps should voluntary organisations take now, before it’s too late? These are challenging times for voluntary sector organisations as the cost-of-living crisis bites hard and service demand increases. Many... Read more
20th August 2024
Are you making the most of your online channels to attract unrestricted income? Digital transformation has made the need for digital skills and infrastructure even more important. It can also... Read more
21st May 2024
A Guide for Glasgow Did you know you can get free funding support in Glasgow for your environmental project or climate-related work? Whether your plans are large or small, or... Read more
27th February 2024
GCVS has allocated awards totalling £1.8M to 202 organisations in Glasgow, supporting work that improves mental wellbeing. The charity, which supports the local voluntary sector, was again tasked to carry... Read more
30th October 2023
We were pleased to catch up with Dionne Denovan recently from the Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel and learn how the Panel’s work can inspire better fundraising for charities in Glasgow.... Read more
12th June 2023
GCVS has offered free funding and fundraising advice for community groups, voluntary organisations, and social enterprises in Glasgow for many years. From video guides and group training to individual support... Read more
8th June 2023
Voluntary sector organisations face multiple pressures from many angles and are up against a competitive funding landscape that is stretched to the limit. While having various income streams in your... Read more
7th June 2023
Glasgow Community Mental Health and Wellbeing fund awards another £1.8 million to 200 projects in the second year. We are delighted to have awarded a second round of grants, with... Read more
5th June 2023
As part of the Maximising Independence approach (MI), Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) would like to work with experienced local voluntary organisations to undertake community engagement in the areas of Haghill and Carntyne, in the... Read moreCopyright 2026. All Rights Reserved