KDP Bulletin, 4 Aug ’21

Welcome to the KDP Bulletin….
 
Fast Track – Connecting Scotland
Connecting Scotland is a Scottish Government programme set up to tackle digital exclusion during the coronavirus crisis. It is delivered with the support of local councils, SCVO and a wide range of organisations from across Scotland and the UK. Previous application rounds have targeted those at high clinical risk from coronavirus, families with children, young care leavers, older people and disabled people.
They are now inviting ‘fast track’ applications from organisations working with people at risk of social isolation and loneliness. If you apply through this process you are committing to distribute devices and provide basic monitoring information within 14 days of receipt. This means you should already know who you plan to support prior to applying.
You have until 5pm on Friday 6 August to apply. More info about this here.
 
Community Grant
Scotmid’s Community Grant scheme helps deserving causes across Scotland. Since 2012, they have supported hundreds of projects which have touched the lives of people living in the communities they serve.
The maximum amount available for a Community Grant is £500.
For more information and to apply visit their website. 
 
Scottish Third Sector Tracker
SCVO has partnered with a range of stakeholders to build a Scotland-focused third sector research community called the Scottish Third Sector Tracker.
They are looking for 800 representatives from third sector organisations based across Scotland who are willing to share their experiences, views, and concerns, as the sector emerges from the pandemic.
The information gathered will inform and direct the way SCVO, and many other organisations, including the Scottish Government, provide support to third sector organisations in the coming years.
The findings will also be used to produce regular reports and insights that will be shared widely across Scotland’s third sector to help policy makers and funders shape their own policies and support for the sector.
This community will allow Scottish third sector organisations the opportunity to contribute to a high-profile survey that will reach decision makers across the country.
An independent research company, DJS Research, is managing the Scottish Third Sector Tracker, which will run for 18 months.
To express your interest in joining the Scottish Third Sector Tracker complete this form.
 
The Volant Charitable Trust – COVID-19 Response Fund
The Volant Trust accepts applications from charities that demonstrate a strong focus on alleviating social deprivation and helping vulnerable groups who have been particularly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Applications for medical equipment and the production or distribution of PPE will also be considered.
To help you to determine whether your organisation and project meets their funding criteria complete the Eligibility Checklist on the website.   
 
COVID-19 Vaccine Explainer Videos
It’s important you make your decision about getting the COVID-19 vaccine based on reliable information. These Vaccine Explainer Videos provide key facts about the COVID-19 vaccines for those who may be hesitant to get the vaccine when offered, or for those more likely to have been exposed to myths/misinformation. There are full-length versions of the video as well as short cut-down versions that address specific topics. 
Watch the long video or short video for the facts or visit www.nhsinform.scot. 

Grampian Opportunities – Volunteer Coordinator (part-time)
Grampian Opportunities helps people at challenging times in their lives.  The organisation’s aim is to open up community, learning, volunteering and employment opportunities for disabled people, people with autism, mental health issues, sensory impairment or long-term conditions.
They are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator who can help with their development through the recruitment, management, and support for the increasing volunteer team.
For further information download the Role Profile, Person Specification and Application Form from their website or e-mail.   
Closing date – 26 August 2021
 
Scotmid Donations
Scotmid wants to help you fundraise for your chosen charity or support your community event.
Seeking raffle prizes or refreshments for a coffee morning? Just drop them a line and they will try to help.
Contact Scotmid. 
 
Run your own Recovery Conversation Café toolkit launched!
Developed by the Scottish Recovery Network the Run your own Recovery Conversation Café toolkit provides a guide and resources to help you engage people in meaningful discussions about what is important to them and their communities.
Providing a different approach to engagement, a recovery conversation café moves away from traditional consultation. It creates a welcoming environment where people are not just passive responders but active participants, listening to each other and building on ideas. Using the approach organisations and services are providing the opportunity for people to participate in:

• The design, delivery and evaluation of support
• Influencing local and national planning and strategies
• Events that bring people together to connect and share ideas on mental health and wellbeing

The toolkit can be download here. www.scottishrecovery.net

KDP is here to help in any way we can.  Please let us know how we can support you or your organisation.  We will continue to share information and guidance in our Bulletins, however, due to the speed of change and quantity of information, the most current details will be found on our Facebook page (@kincardineshiredevelopmentpartnership).
 
Should you wish to get in touch, our contact details are as follows:
Jacky Niven              Development Officer                       jniven@kdp.scot
Margo Titmuss         Office/Windfarm Admin                  officesupport@kdp.scot

All of this information was correct at time of writing. 
 
Jacky and Margo