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Sporting Memories launches ‘Memories of 25’ competition

Sporting Memories have launched a creative competition aimed at young people across Orkney to capture their memories from this year’s International Island Games held on the island.

  • CalendarThursday 13 November 2025
ICO consultation on new electronic mail marketing rules for charities

It is expected that from January 2026 charities will be able to send electronic mail marketing about their charitable purposes without the recipient’s consent…

  • CalendarThursday 13 November 2025
The Accelerate programme is open for applications

Launched in response to a growing need for tailored business support among non-trading community organisations…

  • CalendarTuesday 11 November 2025
Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) gender and health research project

The research will explore the relationship between health and gender identity, with a particular focus on health inequalities related to gender.

  • CalendarTuesday 11 November 2025
Help support your community by becoming a trustee of a local group or organisation

Becoming a trustee, director or committee member is an opportunity to make a real difference.

  • CalendarTuesday 4 November 2025
Young members from Orkney’s YLAG to take part in the first ever European Rural Youth Parliament

It has been a busy two years for Orkney’s Youth Local Action Group since reconvening in November 2023. The group of seven, 17 – 30 year olds, known as the YLAG…

  • CalendarTuesday 28 October 2025
Seasonal affective disorder support programme expands across Scotland

A project which helps people struggling with low mood during the winter months checkout some sunlight from their local library is heading to one of Scotland’s most remote communities this winter.

  • CalendarTuesday 28 October 2025
New Resource: Supporting Scotland’s Children – Core Knowledge and Values

Supporting Scotland's Children:

  • CalendarThursday 23 October 2025
Disclosure Act Update

Disclosure Scotland are asking organisations to notify them when a PVG scheme member stops carrying out a regulated role with their organisation.

  • CalendarThursday 23 October 2025
VAO is looking for new directors - help to support and shape Orkney's third sector

Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO) is the Third Sector Interface (TSI) for Orkney. It is our role to support and develop the local third sector.

  • CalendarMonday 29 September 2025
The launch of our new Supported Volunteering initiative

Volunteering encourages people feel connected in their community and to support their local groups and organisations. For some it can also lead to employment.

  • CalendarMonday 29 September 2025
Consultation on funding and partnership relationships with Public Health

This consultation aims to understand whether the relationship between community led health organisations (community and voluntary sector) and Public Health partners has changed over the last 3 years.

  • CalendarMonday 29 September 2025
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