The Scottish Parliament Local Government and Communities Committee is seeking views about the updated National Outcomes for Scotland. The National Outcomes are used as broad policy aims for the Scottish Government and are updated every five years. The outcomes are part of National Performance Framework, a broad set of indicators and targets which cover a range of … Continue reading Consultation: National Outcomes for Scotland 2018
Mentoring
BallyBeg Greens community development project, Ireland (Waterford One World Centre)
This video by WOWC is about the BallyBeg Greens community development project and its impact on the climate for social enterprise in the south east of Ireland , Waterford Region Production: Thomas Grace Photography & Film click image to view Reference list: Thomas Grace. 2015. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBnE5kdLUyM&t=321s
The Barefoot Guide Connection (Resource Library)
WHAT PEOPLE HAVE SAID ABOUT THE BAREFOOT GUIDES... This unusual and exceptional volume (and series) is hugely accessible yet deeply rooted in solid theory and extensive practice across a wide range of contexts and fields. Expect from it something truly unique in its combination of insight, reflection, experience and highly usable mixed text/visual presentation. It … Continue reading The Barefoot Guide Connection (Resource Library)
IsDB Platform Harnesses STI to Accelerate SDGs
20 February 2018: The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has taken steps to promote the role of science, technology and innovation (STI) in accelerating SDG achievement, including the launch of a digital platform and establishment of a fund that provides support to tackle development challenges. IsDB also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UN … Continue reading IsDB Platform Harnesses STI to Accelerate SDGs
Growing Your Organisation
Community groups can start out small and informal, but they may at some point want to take on more and formalise their organisation. The resources below are geared towards building the capacity of groups at an organisational level. 'ACE Guide' The ACE (Achieving Community Empowerment) process is intended to help community groups and organisations become … Continue reading Growing Your Organisation
Skills Development Scotland
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is the national skills body supporting the people and businesses of Scotland to develop and apply their skills. SDS state that they are proud to be the skills agency for Scotland and with more than 1,200 colleagues working across the country in schools, careers centres and partner locations, SDS are passionate … Continue reading Skills Development Scotland
Scottish Men’s Sheds Association
The Scottish Men’s Shed Association (SMSA) was launched in November 2015 with the aim of helping new and existing groups to set up and run a Men’s Shed in their local town or community. SMSA are there to give a helping hand to anyone looking for assistance or more information on what it means to … Continue reading Scottish Men’s Sheds Association
