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1st September 2026
Author: Qawiyah Haroon-Tejumola, PhD Researcher, University of StrathclydeIn partnership with Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector (GCVS) Third sector organisations are often asked to prove they are making a difference.... Read more
6th June 2025
Work with Social Responsibility Pathway Students for mutual benefit The Social Responsibility Pathway (CSR Pathway) is part of the Management Development Programme (MDP) for 3rd year students studying at the Strathclyde... Read more
4th June 2025
Explore new opportunities: Third Sector and Strathclyde University Collaboration Exchange Glasgow’s voluntary sector plays a vital role in supporting communities, tackling inequality, and driving social change. Yet many organisations are... Read more
17th February 2025
Understanding value co-creation from a systems perspective: the role and impact of the third sector Are you passionate about understanding how value is created within complex systems? The University of... Read more
3rd December 2024
Our asks of Scottish and UK Governments Listening to our members and the voluntary sector in Glasgow, GCVS lays out our asks from the Scottish Budget. We're also calling for... Read more
29th October 2024
#ChallengePovertyWeek was launched in 2013 by The Poverty Alliance to highlight the injustice of poverty in Scotland. This year, it took place from the 7th to the 13th of October, with... Read more
2nd August 2023
As GCVS launches new research into Fair Work within the third sector, we reflect on some of the findings and next steps. “… we have to respect, reward and value... Read more
27th July 2023
New Research on Fair Work in the Third Sector A new report published today highlights the challenges charities, voluntary organisations, and social enterprises face with funding insecurity and staff retention. The Scottish... Read more
1st July 2023
Join us to Explore New Findings on Fair Work Last year, GCVS commissioned the Scottish Centre for Employment Research at the University of Strathclyde to study Fair Work* in the voluntary sector.... Read more
16th January 2023
Throughout July - September 2022, the Children’s Services Team at GCVS carried out a survey exercise to map the city's family support landscape. Co-designed with members of the Glasgow Citywide... Read more
10th November 2022
The Scottish Centre for Employment Research (University of Strathclyde) has been commissioned by Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector, Highland Third Sector Interface and The Robertson Trust to undertake research... Read more
30th May 2022
PhD Part-Time Studentships for NHS, Care or Third-Sector staff The University of Strathclyde is offering PhD Part-Time Studentships in "Health Oriented Data & Digital Health" for staff working in the... Read more15th November 2021
Earlier this year, Glasgow’s Third Sector Children, Young People and Families Citywide Forum surveyed individuals from third sector services to help identify and compare trends, and gain an insight into... Read more2nd November 2021
Local authorities in Scotland, including Glasgow City Council, are developing a national procurement framework for the commissioning of employability services. The framework is likely to cover a range of employability... Read more11th March 2021
Glasgow Communities are being asked to join the conversation about Glasgow’s third sector building requirements, as part of the Communities Make Glasgow Initiative. We know that many community facilities are facing a difficult... Read more
11th March 2021
GCVS is currently partnering with the University of Glasgow on their initiative, The Collaborative to strengthen the relationship between the university and Glasgow’s third sector. Support is being offered in... Read more11th December 2020
Growing up in poverty is really challenging and has a long term impact on families’ overall health and wellbeing. We are fortunate to live in a country with access to... Read more17th September 2020
Consultation with children and young people was a key part of the development of the new Children’s Services Plan. GCVS Everyone’s Children Project staff were involved, along with agencies from... Read moreCopyright 2026. All Rights Reserved