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5th October 2026
Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination for the 2026 Glasgow Third Sector Forum (GTSF) elections. We're delighted to have received nominations from organisations across Glasgow's third sector, reflecting... Read more
22nd September 2026
Glasgow's Third Sector Calls for a Seat at the Table Last week, GCVS members met with the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and Housing, Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP, to discuss the... Read more
11th September 2026
From Family Voice to Strategic Action Author: Saima Tariq, Policy & Engagement Development Officer In just a few months, our Children and Families Network has created opportunities for third sector organisations,... Read more
3rd September 2026
Glasgow's Voluntary Sector Shares Priorities with New MSPs Author: Lynn Williams, Partnerships and Membership Coordinator Last week, members of GCVS met with two new MSPs from the Scottish Parliament. Alison... Read more
1st September 2026
Nominations are open until 25 September for the Glasgow Third Sector Forum (GTSF) elections. This is an opportunity for Glasgow Third Sector Forum members to get involved in a number... Read more
21st August 2026
Could You Be a Representative? This autumn, Glasgow Third Sector Forum (GTSF) members will have the opportunity to vote in elections for a number of important third sector representative positions.... Read more
19th August 2026
The Integration Joint Board (IJB) is the governance structure that oversees the Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), bringing together council social work services and NHS community health services under... Read more
27th July 2026
Visiting the Scottish Child Law Centre’s Children’s Rights Clinic in Govanhill The Scottish Child Law Centre recently launched a community-based children’s rights clinic in Govanhill, offering free, in-person legal advice... Read more
9th June 2026
Author: Lynn Williams, Partnerships and Membership Coordinator Policy asks for Government from our pre-election event On April 24th, voluntary and community organisations from across Glasgow came together for our pre-election... Read more
27th April 2026
Author: Lynn Williams, Partnerships and Membership Coordinator In the run-up to the Scottish Elections on May 7th, voluntary sector organisations across Glasgow came together to do something both simple and... Read more
17th April 2026
The Role of Community Wealth Building Author: Pauline Gordon, Partnership & Engagement Manager Glasgow is increasingly asking a bold and necessary question: what is our economy actually for? As the... Read more
21st January 2026
A challenging political moment, and a time for the sector to be heard Author: Lynn Williams, Partnerships and Membership Coordinator Understandably, so many of us feel disconnected from politics. Political... Read more
8th January 2026
GCVS is encouraging third sector organisations across Glasgow and beyond to take part in the Scottish Government’s new evaluation of Fair Work First. This is a national policy designed to... Read more
8th December 2025
Author: Lynn Williams, Partnerships and Membership Coordinator Did you watch the UK Autumn Budget and wonder how it affects your organisation? By the time the Chancellor stood up on 26th... Read more
3rd October 2025
As we enter Challenge Poverty Week 2025, we’re reflecting on how GCVS and the wider third sector in Glasgow are driving change. Our values align closely with this year’s campaign... Read more
26th August 2025
Authors: Maja Naumczyk, Community Engagement Lead and Zsara McEwan, Service Design Lead At GCVS, we believe that services work best when shaped by the people who use them. That’s why... Read more
6th August 2025
Putting Lived Experience at the Heart of What We Do Author: Maja Naumczyk, Community Engagement Lead At GCVS, we believe that services work best when shaped by the people who... Read more
2nd July 2025
Author: Lynn Williams, Partnerships and Membership Coordinator We have responded to the 'Pathways to Work' Green Paper, considering feedback from our members and analyses of the proposals by UK charities... Read moreCopyright 2026. All Rights Reserved