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Posted: 5th October 2026
Categories: Policy and Engagement
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
Posted: 1st October 2026
Categories: GCVS News, HR and Health & Safety
Author: Poorva Deshpande, HR Service Advisor Major changes to the UK's Right to Work regime take effect on 1 October 2026. The new rules extend compliance obligations beyond traditional employees... Read more
Posted: 22nd September 2026
Categories: GCVS News, Members, Policy and Engagement
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
Posted: 22nd September 2026
Categories: GCVS News, Sector News and Support
A New Way to Navigate Difficult Conversations Conflict and disagreement can arise for any organisation, no matter how committed the people involved are to a shared purpose. Whether it's a... Read more
Posted: 11th September 2026
Categories: Policy and Engagement
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
Posted: 3rd September 2026
Categories: GCVS News, Members, Policy and Engagement
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
Posted: 1st September 2026
Categories: GCVS News, Policy and Engagement
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
Posted: 1st September 2026
Categories: GCVS News, Research
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
Posted: 21st August 2026
Categories: GCVS News, Policy and Engagement
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
Posted: 21st August 2026
Categories: Funding and Income, GCVS News
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
Posted: 19th August 2026
Categories: GCVS News, Policy and Engagement
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
Posted: 29th July 2026
Categories: GCVS News
After more than 20 years of supporting learning and workforce development across Scotland's third sector, the GCVS Board has taken the difficult decision to close the GCVS SVQ Centre following... Read more
Posted: 27th July 2026
Categories: GCVS News, Policy and Engagement
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
Posted: 13th July 2026
Categories: GCVS News, Sector News and Support
When Trust in Decision-Making is in the Spotlight For most of us in Scotland's third sector, FIFA's disciplinary process seems a world away from community organisations, charities and social enterprises.... Read more
Posted: 18th June 2026
Categories: GCVS News, HR and Health & Safety
Author: Angela Peacock, HR and Recruitment Assistant Unfair dismissal law in Great Britain is changing in a way that will affect almost every employer and a large proportion of the... Read more
Posted: 9th June 2026
Categories: GCVS News, Members, Policy and Engagement
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
Posted: 8th June 2026
Categories: Funding and Income, GCVS News
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
Posted: 8th June 2026
Categories: GCVS News, HR and Health & Safety
Author: Fiona Davies, People & Safety Services Manager We are excited to announce the launch of our first HR training course on the TSI Learning portal for community groups, volunteer... Read moreCopyright 2026. All Rights Reserved