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EDVA E-Bulletin
East Dunbartonshire’s Third Sector Interface
Winter 2021
Community Health & Wellbeing Fund
East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action is excited to announce the Community
Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund is open for applications. This funding
opportunity is being made available from the local implementation of the
Scottish Government’s Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund. The
fund recognises the hugely important role that communities can play in
strengthening the wellbeing of adults within East Dunbartonshire.
This new grant fund has been specifically designed to offer significant
financial support to local community projects which improve the mental
health and wellbeing of local people. With grants of up to £30,000 being
made available, the Fund is especially interested in hearing from groups who
provide community connections and practical support for those who have
experienced disadvantage, distress, isolation, or whose mental health has
been negatively impacted as a result of the pandemic.
The fund will be open for applications on Monday 29th November 2021 until
Midnight on 24th January 2022.
What you need to know!
Our Funding page on the EDVA website will have all the information available
from Monday 29th November https://edva/funding
Check out
• Online Application
• Guidance Notes
• Who to contact if you require more information & assistance
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Third Sector Networks
Join our Health Wellbeing & Financial Inclusion Network
Thursday 25th November 11am-1230pm
via Microsoft teams email info@edva.org
Thank you to all our wonderful presenters for sharing this knowledge.
18 Organisations joined our network
AGENDA
• Catherine Bradley - EDCAB update on what is happening locally
• Emma Wilson- East Dunbartonshire Foodbank sharing experience
• Pasna – Weekday WOW Factor
• Luke & Joni of EDVA Community Health & wellbeing Fund
Fantastic round table updates and lots of questions and opportunities to
collaborate. We couldn’t capture everyone, but here is a snap shot of
some of our network members.
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Here is our overview of some of the funding streams which are currently open.
Funding Scotland is a great online resource for searching for funding by area and
theme.
Chance to Flourish
Chance to Flourish is funded through the Scottish Children’s Lottery. Supporting projects and
activities with the aspiration of alleviating the impact of poverty or financial hardship, social
exclusion, relative/multiple deprivation and disability or illness to young people. Projects or
activities will work with the most vulnerable families with preschool children at a demonstrably
high risk of being negatively impacted by poverty. You can apply for a small grant (up to £5,000)
or for a large grant (up to £25,000) They prefer to fund up to 50% of any specific project.
The Circular Future Fund: The Million Pound Challenge
In partnership with Hubbub, the John Lewis Partnership is launching a £1 million fund to support
trailblazing ideas and innovations that can accelerate the transition towards a more circular
economy. The focus areas of the fund are: Textiles, Household products, technology and
services and Food. The fund will support a small number of high quality, innovative projects to
support over one year, starting in May 2022. Grants of between £150,000-£300,000 are available
and the deadline for applications is 9 January 2022.
Platinum Jubilee Fund
The Fund will support 70 projects across the UK to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s 70th (Platinum)
Jubilee. Applications need to fit one or more of these areas of focus: Across Generations,
Community Renewal and Our Shared Natural World. Funded projects will need to be up and
running by Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend on the 05 June 2022. The
deadline for applications is 17:00 on Wednesday 15 December 2021 (unless 700 applications are
received sooner).
Women's Fund for Scotland
The Women’s Fund for Scotland (WFS) makes grants to projects across Scotland that support
women’s development, self-sufficiency and social and economic equality. The fund supports
women’s organisations, especially those run by and for women, community-based organisations
running projects with women and girls, and projects supporting disadvantaged women and girls.
Organisations with an annual turnover of greater than £1m are not eligible for funding. Priority
will be given to those organisations with an annual turnover not greater than £500,000. The
deadline for applications is 10 January 2022.
Youthlink Scotland - CashBack for Communities Youth Work Fund
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Volunteering
Saturday Café Volunteer in No 52 Café at Kirkintilloch Baptist Church.
Minimum Age: 16 Years
Role may involve preparing food, waiting at tables, clearing tables and tidying up at the
end of the day. Good communication skills and the ability to work on own initiative but
also as part of a team. Previous cafe experience desirable.
Community Response Volunteers
Location: Covering G61 & G62, G64 areas Minimum Age: 16 years
As Covid restrictions ease the role of Volunteers within our community continues to be
extremely important. It is recognised that support will be required after the Pandemic so
the opportunity will still be available to provide support in the community. This opportuni-
ty is the help with shopping, driving, light gardening, check-in calls and collecting prescrip-
tions for those in isolation/shielding. There are many activities you can get involved in to
help make a difference in your local community across East Dunbartonshire. Whatever
your means of travel, this opportunity can be on foot, bicycle or by car and any expenses
will be reimbursed. All we ask for is a willingness to be compassionate, to follow current
health guidelines and be reliable. PPE will be supplied if required.
Group Treasurer in Kirkintilloch
Minimum Age 18 years
As a volunteer you will receive all monies on behalf of the group, keep up-to-date ac-
counts and make payments as authorised by the Committee. You will request & receive
individual group fees and make payments to the District Treasurer. Will are required to
lead the group on banking, taxation, audit and examination and be the contact for HMRC
& OSCR. You will also be required to attach funding, grants and Gift Aid and ensure that
compliance with regulations is in place and prepare the annual return to authorities. This
opportunity is great to gain experience in accounting and practices.
Beaver Section Leader in Kirkintilloch
Minimum Age 18 years
A volunteer is needed to manage and lead the operation of the section. You will be re-
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THANK YOU!
17th November 2021
Dear Colleague,
We would like to thank the third sector, community organisations and volunteers across
Scotland for your continued efforts to keep Scotland safe, and in supporting those who
have been impacted most by the pandemic.
As you may be aware, we are currently rolling out our autumn / winter vaccination
programme. We are offering flu and COVID-19 booster vaccinations to everyone who is
eligible, as quickly and safely as possible.
This year our immunity to flu may be lower than usual. And it’s likely that flu and COVID-
19 viruses will be circulating at the same time. We want to protect those who are most at
risk from becoming ill and prevent hospitalisations and deaths. NHS Scotland strongly
recommends people get vaccinated.
That is why we are asking you to continue to highlight the importance of getting
vaccinated when invited. Information on eligibility for the flu and COVID-19 vaccines is
those who can to book an appointment online here, or by calling the national vaccination
flu vaccines and for COVID-19 booster vaccines. We also would like to take this
opportunity to ask that you continue to promote the importance of following the COVID-
19 guidance.
Advice and resources can be found here Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance - gov.scot
(www.gov.scot)
Thank you again for your continued support.
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The 16 Days of Action is an annual international campaign that
calls for the elimination of all forms of violence against women.
It runs from 25th November (UN International Day of Elimination
of Violence against Women) to 10th December (International Hu-
man Rights Day).
In East Dunbartonshire a number of Council buildings – Kirkintilloch,
Bishopbriggs and Bearsden Community Hubs and Milngavie Town Hall –
will be illuminated in orange on the first and last day of the campaign to raise awareness of the 16 Days
campaign and to encourage residents to learn more about the efforts being made to eliminate gender
based violence. The Kirkintilloch Soroptimists have invited other organisations to join them at
Kirkintilloch Library for a photo call to show solidarity against gender based violence.
On 25th November the Kirkintilloch Soroptimists will be having a table in the local shopping centre with
information about Violence against Women and Women’s Aid. They will also be distributing orange
ribbons for a small donation.
Three learning events for practitioners will be held during the campaign. East Dunbartonshire Women’s
Aid’s sessions will raise awareness of domestic abuse and the MARAC as well as highlighting the
impact of domestic abuse on children and young people. Police Scotland will be running an awareness
session on the Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse (Scotland).
Please contact cpc@eastdunbarton.gov.uk for further information on these
learning opportunities.
Mothers’ Union, a world-wide Christian organisation closely associated with churches is holding a 3-
minute silent vigil at 12:45pm on Saturday 27th November at St James, Hilton Road Bishopbriggs G64
3EL. The three minutes focus on the 1 in 3 women and girls here, and across the world, who experience
gender based violence: - isolation, coercive control, physical, mental, spiritual, financial and much more.
Supporters are encouraged and welcome to attend.
The local Violence against Women and Girls Partnership – Empowered – will be meeting on 9th
December to discuss progress on their actions which focus on the elimination of violence and abuse
across East Dunbartonshire.
If you have concerns that you, or someone you know, is experiencing any
form of violence or abuse from a partner or ex-partner you can visit https://
eastdunbarton.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/gender-based-violence for
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Asset Map...Spread the word!
www.eastdunassets.org.uk
The ED Asset Map is available now for you to add in your details to populate the
map. It’s really easy, any problems Ceartas are leading this project with the
HSCP and best contact is Ronnie at RWhiteside@ceartas.org.uk
If you follow this link you can create a login and then submit an asset which
means you can add your organisation, lots of space for information and a logo.
www.eastdunassets.org.uk
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New App Launch in ED
ED are now at the implementation stage of Mind Of My Own Apps, The child protection
committee have facilitated 4 demo training sessions across Children's Services
workforce, with colleagues now introducing the app to children and young people they
are working with. The voice of a child should be the golden thread of our practice, in
their planning they carry a responsibility to ensure that the child?s voice shines
through in a way that allows us to understand how plans and any work with the family is
working or not working for them, this tool can help us to better achieve this.
What is Mind Of My Own?
Mind Of My Own create apps that make it easier for children and young people to
express their views and for workers to evidence them. Over 70+ organisations are
already successfully using Mind Of My Own apps to evidence the views of their young
people using their services.
There are two features ? the One app and Express. The One app helps young people
communicate their views in a way that suits them. Young people create their own
account on the One app, which can be used on any device.
Express is an accessible app for younger children and those with additional needs to
express their views. Express can only be access through a worker?s account.
How does Mind Of My Own work?
Once a young person has used either the One or Express app to share their views,
wishes and feelings, Mind Of My Own creates a clear and dynamic statement of their
views that can be attached to case records.. A young person can sign up to the One
app on their own but might need your encouragement to use it for the first time.
If you would like more information please get in touch with Lorraine
Sent on behalf of East Dunbartonshire Child
Protection Committee
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Due to the phenomenal response to the
Deafblind Awareness Training, Deafblind
Scotland are pleased to announce
additional dates in November and December and would like to
take this opportunity to invite those living, working or volunteering
in East Dunbartonshire to sign up.
This free 2-hour interactive session will take place live over Zoom, sharing
videos throughout, it is recommended participants use a device that can
support this. Involvement in this course will provide:
• Specialist training delivered by a Deafblind individual.
• Support for the elderly in ways to address the challenges of sensory
impairment.
• Upskilling staff with methods to support sensory impaired individuals.
• A deafblind awareness toolkit.
• Partnership working and specialist advice from Deafblind Scotland.
• Understanding how to guide a deafblind individual.
Introduction into how to communication to a deafblind person (deafblind
manual).
Sessions available:
Friday 26th November - NOW FULL
Thursday 2nd December
Thursday 9th December
Time for all – 9:45am – 11:45am
To book a place please contact Adam Lodge, Deafblind Scotland
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Get in touch with East
Dunbartonshire Improving the
Cancer Journey
0141 232 8256
eastdunicj@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
10Generations Working Together Excellence Awards 2022
Intergenerational relationships have an important contribution to make in
the rebuilding of our communities. As the practice of it grows it is so
important for everyone to raise awareness of the impact these
intergenerational relationships have on improving health, physical and
mental well-being for older and younger people and on reducing ageism.
Our awards celebrate individuals and groups to celebrate for their learning
and success in building relationships between younger and older
generations.
We are looking for applications in the following five categories:
1. Creative use of Space and Place
2. Creative use of technologies
3. Enabling Inclusive Communities
4. Social Justice and Dignity
5. Tackling Climate change
The deadline for nominations is 31st January 2022 at 12 noon.
Further information, nomination forms and guidance notes can be found
on our website: https://generationsworkingtogether.org/news/gwts-
11Food Insecurities Update
You may be aware that The Scottish Gov-
ernment is currently running a
consultation on a draft national plan to
end the need for food banks as a primary
response to food insecurity. The
consultation will run until 25 January
2022.
Direct Experience Consultation Workshops
The Scottish Government wants to ensure that people with direct experience of food
insecurity have opportunities to contribute to the national plan on ending the need for
food banks in a safe and supportive environment. As an organisation that supports
households who may experience food insecurity, we would value your help in promot-
ing this opportunity.
The next consultation workshops are being run on 30 November 2021 and 3rd
December 2021, with additional dates also available later in December if you’re
interested please contact
FoodInsecurityTeam@gov.scot
Wider Consultation Participation
Spaces at these direct experience consultation workshops are limited due to the need
to ensure that all participants have the opportunity to be heard.
You can contribute to the wider consultation Ending the need for food banks: a draft
national plan - Scottish Government - Citizen Space (consult.gov.scot)
Should it be needed, information about supporting people with digital access,
including Scottish Government funding which may be available for this purpose, is
available on the Connecting Scotland website.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of this further, require any
additional information or wish to raise any particular accessibility issues,
12See Me and the Mental Health Foundation, in partnership with Glasgow Caledonian
University, are creating Scotland’s biggest ever conversation on the stigma and
discrimination experienced by people with complex mental illnesses.
The Scottish Mental Illness Stigma Survey is looking for people aged 18 and over in
Scotland with experience of severe, complex and/or enduring mental illnesses to
share their views and experiences as a part of first-of-its-kind research in Scotland.
Researchers are looking to speak with participants with any of the following condi-
tions:
- Schizophrenia or other primary psychotic disorder
- Bipolar or related disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive or related disorder
- Disorder specifically associated with stress (e.g. post-traumatic stress disorder)
- Dissociative disorder
- Feeding or eating disorder
- Personality disorder
- Severe and/or treatment-resistant depressive disorder
- Severe and/or treatment-resistant anxiety or fear-related disorder
To find out more about getting involved, head to http://seemescotland.org/
13Useful Contact Information
OPAL Information Line number is
0141 438 2347
Shopping and Prescription Assistance Line
COVID 19 Response Volunteers needed in all areas
During the COVID19 pandemic, the role of Volunteers within our community has never been more
important. These opportunities include helping with shopping, driving, check-in calls and collecting
prescriptions for those in isolation/shielding. There are many activities you can get involved in to
help make a difference in your local community. Whatever your means of travel, this opportunity
can be on foot, bicycle or by car and any expenses will be reimbursed. All we ask for is a willing-
ness to be compassionate, to follow current health guidelines and be reliable.
Interested? Call EDVA on 0141 578 6680 or
Call 0141 578 6680 or email info@edva.org for more de-
tails
Do you need transport to the Coronavirus Vaccinations Centre?
Call the National Assistance Line
on 0800 111 4000 and ask for Transport.
RAPE CRISIS CENTRE
Please contact 0141 552 3201 for more information.
If you need support, you can ring 08088 00 00 14 Monday to Friday between 11 am
and 2 pm
or email support@rapecrisiscentre-glasgow.co.uk.
For text support contact 07712 719520
Support is also available from the rape and sexual assault National Helpline on 08088 01 03 02
every evening from 6pm until Midnight.
14Get in touch and share your projects.
EDVA are now sending a weekly notice board to
over 400 subscribers .
We can share your information, by email,
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
EDVA (East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action )
Telephone: 0141 578 6680 Email: info@edva.org
East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action
https://twitter.com/EastDunVA
Website: www.edva.org
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