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Have your say on land use and agriculture in Scotland and the Community Right to Buy review

The Scottish Government is currently reviewing the Community Right to Buy and is holding 2 online events for community organisations. The dates/times are: Event 1:

  • CalendarWednesday 17 September 2025
Consultation on the impact of coastal changes

Rising global temperatures are raising sea levels and increasing the frequency and severity of storms.

  • CalendarTuesday 16 September 2025
Dementia in Orkney - Community Survey

Orkney residents are invited to take part in a survey to understand public awareness about dementia, brain health and local support.

  • CalendarFriday 5 September 2025
E-course launched by Disclosure Scotland to help PVG applicants understand the different steps and provide the information needed

Membership of the PVG scheme is now a legal requirement for individuals carrying out a regulated role in Scotland.

  • CalendarThursday 4 September 2025
The Learning Link offers free adult and family learning

The Learning Link is dedicated to adult and family learning. It offers a free service to gain new skills and increase self confidence. The Learning Link can help anyone who wants to:

  • CalendarWednesday 27 August 2025
Orkney Local Youth Action Group provide free stationary for pupils at Stromness Academy

The young people from the Orkney Youth Local Action Group (YLAG) selected, packed and delivered bags with back-to-school essentials to Stromness Academy.

  • CalendarMonday 25 August 2025
Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisations (SCIO) – dissolution regulations amendments: consultation

The consultation is an opportunity to provide your views on the Scottish Government proposals to improve the current law on the dissolution of Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisations (SCIOs).

  • CalendarMonday 25 August 2025
The next round of the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund will be open to applications for 2 year grants

The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund will be opening for new applications very soon so keep an eye on our website and Facebook page for more details.

  • CalendarMonday 25 August 2025
Help The John Rae Society shape their plans for the Hall of Clestrain

The John Rae Society is gathering ideas from the local community about what they would like to see as part of the renovation at the Hall of Clestrain - the birth place of John Rae.

  • CalendarFriday 22 August 2025
Charity Finance Group publishes new guide to help charities communicate better with banks

Charity Finance Group (CFG), a membership organisation for charity finance professionals, recently published a new guide for charities.

  • CalendarFriday 22 August 2025
Strong early response as Scottish charities embrace new charity trustee reporting

OSCR recently shared information on the response of groups and organisations to the new requirements which came in to effect on 30 June 2025.

  • CalendarFriday 22 August 2025
UK's Emergency Alert system test on Sunday 7 September 2025

Emergency Alerts are sent by the government or emergency services to warn you via your mobile or tablet if there is a life-threatening emergency nearby.

  • CalendarFriday 22 August 2025
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