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The research will explore the relationship between health and gender identity, with a particular focus on health inequalities related to gender.
- Tuesday 11 November 2025
Becoming a trustee, director or committee member is an opportunity to make a real difference.
- Tuesday 4 November 2025
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…
- Tuesday 28 October 2025
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.
- Tuesday 28 October 2025
Supporting Scotland's Children:
- Thursday 23 October 2025
Disclosure Scotland are asking organisations to notify them when a PVG scheme member stops carrying out a regulated role with their organisation.
- Thursday 23 October 2025
Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO) is the Third Sector Interface (TSI) for Orkney. It is our role to support and develop the local third sector.
- Monday 29 September 2025
Volunteering encourages people feel connected in their community and to support their local groups and organisations. For some it can also lead to employment.
- Monday 29 September 2025
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.
- Monday 29 September 2025
The Code of Fundraising Practice for the UK has been revised and is currently in the implementation stage.
- Monday 29 September 2025
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:
- Wednesday 17 September 2025
Rising global temperatures are raising sea levels and increasing the frequency and severity of storms.
- Tuesday 16 September 2025












