We're here to support the third sector in tough timesAs the cost of living crisis takes hold, people and communities need voluntary sector services more than ever. At the same time, voluntary organisations face spiralling costs, falling income and an uncertain future. Many organisations are experiencing financial challenges while continuing to see an increased demand for services.
We have gathered together some useful resources for organisations and the people they support.
If you would like to add anything to this page, email info@argylltsi.org.uk
We have gathered together some useful resources for organisations and the people they support.
If you would like to add anything to this page, email info@argylltsi.org.uk
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Click the image above for details on Warm Spaces in Argyll & Bute this winter!
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Organisation support
Click on the images below to find information from external resources.
Available funds to support your organisation
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A great way for organisations to raise unrestricted funding is by signing up to become a good cause with Argyll Community Lottery - find out more here.
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Supporting employees through the cost-of-living crisis
Reducing the running costs of your business
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Cost of Living and the #runningcostscrisis
Checklist for reducing energy and carbon emissions
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Evaluation Support Scotland are hosting a Free Peer Learning Event on Third sector research and the cost of living crisis on the 3rd of November 22, 10am-12pm. Click the image to book your place.
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Ready Scotland's learning hub provides learning resources to help individuals, community groups and voluntary sector organisations to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a range of emergencies, and to better understand how to work with responder organisations.
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SCVO head of policy, research and campaigns, Kirsten Hogg, lays out the sector's response to rising energy costs, and what support is now being offered.
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Third Force News have an article with advice on organisation energy bills. Click the image above to read.
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The cost of living crisis will affect every charity – whatever their size or cause. If you need support or guidance, NCVO have resources to help. Click the image above to see them.
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The impact of the cost of living crisis on volunteering and volunteers report by Volunteer Scotland. Click the image to read report.
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5 minute Cost of Living Social Enterprise survey
For the community
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New BSL Cost of Living Support video from Scottish Government.
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Promoting sustainable energy use
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Worried about money?
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Young Scot have a page on their website dedicated to the Cost of Living Crisis. Please share with any young service users or volunteers.
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Money worries help guide produce in partnership with AB Council, Alienergy, AB Community Food Forum and Bute Advice Centre.
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Click the image above to see the latest flyer for the Money Counts Level 1 sessions taking place on: -
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The Scottish Government have launched a new campaign aimed at supporting people across Scotland through the current cost of living crisis. Click the image above to visit the page.
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A blog written along with Trading Standards to help avoid energy scams!
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Island Support
Funding of £197,000 from the council will help provide vital cost of living support to island residents in Argyll and Bute. As costs continue to rise, the funding will help residents access essential supplies including food and fuel. |
