Among the most effective strategies I’ve seen in decades is @KerriWhiteside’s work at Fauna & Flora (with Arran Coast & others) quietly assisting communities organise to get themselves heard in Scotland’s marine (mis)management. Read what she did here: communitiesforseas.scot/wp-content/upl…

Argyll and Bute Council is recruiting for a Community Development Officer for a period of 12 months to support community organisations in Helensburgh and Lomond. For full details; myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/argyl…

Did you know that 66% of charities on the Scottish Charity Register employ no paid staff and are run entirely by volunteers, including the charity trustees? For Scottish charities, this percentage is slightly higher 68%. #TrusteesWeek

The Health improvement team at NHS Highland, is currently working on a project to raise awareness & increase uptake of screening appointments. They are seeking local orgs to help promote the health benefits of attending. For more info: [email protected]

The winner of the @ScottishWater Coasts and Waters award is Seawilding: Community-led marine habitat restoration. Congratulations @seawilding #NatureofScotland

The #1 rule for collaborative projects: invest in building trust & relationships first, before creating project plans/structures. If we go "structure first", we prioritise minimising risk above pursuing mutual opportunities: medium.com/together-insti… By Fabian Pfortmüller Art: StefanLindegaard

"My Health, My Community". Local images looked at in the context of health & wellbeing by our group living with long-term conds in rural area evoked open, honest, interesting. passionate & at times highly charged conversations. PhotoVoice Mental Health Foundation Scotland ALLIANCE Self Mgmt Argyll&Bute TSI

For 15 years I have fundraised from trusts and foundations for smaller charities. I've recently been on the other side of the proposal as a grant assessor. Here's what I learnt from that first experience. Hope it's helpful for your next grant application buff.ly/3iwbY6N

Corra Foundation - The Household Hardship Fund * Small grants to charities and community groups across Scotland who can pass the funding on directly to families and individuals on low incomes. * Groups can apply for up to £5,000 corra.scot/grants/househo… Corra Foundation The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland

Calling all Community Link Workers in Scotland! Voluntary Health Scotland is conducting a survey to find out more about the range of services you support. If you are a CLW in Scotland please complete our survey & help shape future development forms.office.com/e/bvYsnX4LbG

Living well in your local neighbourhood: The value of bumping and gathering places - ScienceDirect sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

The maestro Citizen Participation - [email protected] in action at CP inquiry, discussing representation among CPPs and other important matters concerning local democracy 👍

Thanks Ruby Stantec for listening to MS Argyll Snowdrop Centre members on the proposed Lochgilphead active travel routes. Using our participatory photography boards, maps and cutouts we had an engaging discussion on the needs and aspirations for improving our local community " Argyll and Bute Council

Some of a number of comments written today by some Centre members on their thoughts on using our food share. Eat Well Age Well Darcy Antonia Baird

It’s mental health awareness week. If you would like the support of others who have experience of mental health issues, call in the MAYDS building, Union St. Lochgilphead today 12 till 2 and join Heads Up for soup and a blether. Co-op Kate Co-op Tom Copeland

Have you got a minute? Why not answer our flash survey on Gaelic usage? It's only open for ⌛️24 hours⌛️ Answer the survey on microsoft forms here👇 bit.ly/ceisteachan-su… #Gàidhlig #Gaelic

Bang on from Kate Forbes MSP "What’s needed is strategic, economic, and social interventions which focus less on the language and more on the speakers." thenational.scot/politics/23603… #Gàidhlig #Gaelic #Gàidhealtachd #Cleachdi #DèanDiofar

NAIDHEACHD: A’ neartachadh na Gàidhlig ann an Eileanan Earra-Ghàidheil bit.ly/ArgyllG Bhitheamaid toilichte a chluinntinn bhuaibh! ---------------------- NEWS: Strengthening Gaelic in Argyll Island Communities bit.ly/ArgyllE Get in touch if you fancy helping!

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