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A Safer Route to School project is looking for feedback in the draft designs for Ferry Road, Stromness

The ‘A Safer Route to School' project team has launched an online survey to capture views on their designs for improvements to make Ferry Road in Stromness, safer and more accessible.

  • CalendarThursday 19 February 2026
People across Scotland are being asked to help inform future plans by sharing their experiences of flooding.

People across Scotland are being invited to share their experiences of local flooding issues to help inform how flood risk is managed in their communities…

  • CalendarFriday 6 February 2026
Community Transport Surveys

Disability Equality Scotland (DES) is working with Transport Scotland to capture the views of disabled people concerning travel within Scotland.

  • CalendarTuesday 16 December 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
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
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
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
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
Help develop better support for including young voices in decision-making

OPEN is a charity led by a youth-governed board of trustees aged 16-29. They provide training and ongoing support to empower the young people to take on leadership roles.

  • CalendarFriday 16 May 2025
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