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Projects to support mental health and address social isolation and loneliness in adults will share a further £15 million across Scotland this year.
- Wednesday 26 April 2023
Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO) recently published its Strategic Plan 2023-2026.
- Tuesday 4 April 2023
Volunteers’ Week 2022 is running between 1–7th June and Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO) are asking local organisations to get involved.
- Monday 30 May 2022
The Scottish Government has appointment Social Enterprise Scotland as the single enhanced intermediary for social enterprises.
- Monday 14 March 2022
An additional £6m has been provided to the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund to meet the demand for local mental health and wellbeing projects.
- Friday 25 February 2022
The Scottish Government has published its analysis of responses to the National Care Service Consultation. It is available online and can be found here.
- Wednesday 23 February 2022
Police Scotland have produced a document containing advice on how to recognise Police Officer impersonation. It explains what they will and won't do and how to check their identity.
- Thursday 27 January 2022
Christmas and New Year can be an exciting time for everyone but it can also be an anxious time, with lots to remember, worries about spending and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- Wednesday 1 December 2021
A total of £75,197 is to be distributed to local third sector organisations and voluntary groups in Orkney to help address mental health inequalities.
- Tuesday 23 November 2021
Trustees’ Week is an annual event to showcase the great work that trustees do and highlight opportunities for people from all walks of life to get involved and make a difference.
- Monday 1 November 2021
VAO is delighted to act as the funding lead partner for Orkney working collaboratively with other local partners to effectively distribute the Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund to small, grass roots…
- Friday 15 October 2021
A new Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund has been established with £15 million allocated to support mental health and well-being in communities across Scotland.
- Friday 15 October 2021
