Invitation for Expressions of Interest

The Community Justice Partnership in Highland would like to invite expressions of interest from third sector organisations.

This funding opportunity is for larger grants (minimum of £20k, maximum £40k) for more substantive and targeted initiatives. Applicants should make an initial Expression of Interest (EoI), and those who fit best with the proposed areas of needs will be invited to pitch through a digital interview in late March. Successful proposals will be invited to a 30 minute ‘dragon’s den’ style proposal, hosted online.

This is an opportunity to deliver services in a new and imaginative way, specifically in relation to the following criteria:
 
  • Creating opportunities for people to undertake their Community Payback Order with an unpaid work or other activity requirement within communities and on community projects
  • Working with people who have an offending history to support their recovery and reduce their risk of reoffending within rural and remote rural Highland

This aligns with the Scottish Government’s Recover, Renew and Transform approach to responding to the challenges of COVID-19 across the justice sector.

This work would be supported by the CJP Manager. If you have any questions, please contact Margaret at cjmanager@highlandtsi.org.uk
 
Key Dates:
EOI close: 7th February, 2022
Panel to meet: week of 21st February for initial sifting
Dragon’s Den: 7th March
Small Change for Justice 
for smaller grants of up to £4k 

Groups interested in the smaller grants route will be asked to pitch live to a limited audience for the first in-person event organised by the Community Justice Partnership in two years. With various safety measures in place, the event will offer an opportunity to provide small grants to groups pitching on the day, while also ensuring that we can better understand and see the work of the sector more visibly through the dedicated presentation for each of the groups taking part. 

Small Change applicants need to read the following Information and complete an initial application to bid. Successful bids applicants will be invited to take part in a limited audience event on March 18, 2022 (venue TBD). Here where they pitch how they would use the funding to the audience for up to 3 minutes with a further 3 minutes of questions from the audience. (please note, no power point presentations allowed during the 3 minute pitches - be creative!)

Closing date for applications: 7 February 2022

The funding would need to be spent within 12 months of May 2022, which is the latest start date for your proposed activity. 
If you have any questions, please contact Margaret McShane cjmanager@highlandtsi.org.uk or 01349 864289
NEW! Free Courses from UHI

Courses starting Monday 24th January - DEADLINE to Sign up TODAY!

We are pleased to share that UHI is offering FREE PLACES on a range of short courses exclusively for members of Highland Third Sector Interface.

Courses range from Highland and Islands Regional Development to Health, Child and Social care to Management Skills.

Courses start January 24, so please secure your limited space as soon as possible.

Follow this link to find out more about the courses and to register.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate in contacting us at enquiry@highlandtsi.org.uk.
HTSI Events

Monday 14th February, 3 pm – 4 pm

On the 17th of January we will host another Third Sector resilience meeting. This will be followed by one on the 14th of February to check in and in the event of the need to mobilise any further response. At the moment we think this may be belt and braces, but it is useful to check in and see where people are seeing developing need.

Wednesday 26th January, 1:30 pm – 3 pm

In January we will be focussing on Youth Volunteering. Our guest speaker will be Sue Van Horen from Volunteering Matters.
If your organisation has an interest in youth volunteering or would like to know more you will find this networking event of interest.

Thursday 27th January, 08:30 am – 10:30 am

A great opportunity to make connections in the sector! Informal chat on Microsoft Teams while having breakfast.

Tuesday 15th February, 11 am – 1 pm

This virtual Forum is for Third Sector Organisations in Highland who are members of HTSI and are involved in Community Development in Highland. It is an opportunity to share ideas and information, identify gaps, workforce development needs, and inform community planning forums.
HTSI Trainings

Our online training courses are designed to be fully intuitive and easy to use. Learners can navigate the system simply. You can track and report on your own or you team's progress.

We have over 40 courses on the system ready for you to enrol in!
 
Discounted licences available for HTSI members.
Events
Highlands and Islands Regional Food Groups Conference
Wednesday 9th February, 9:30 am – 1 pm

This conference is open to all members, and anyone involved with regional food groups in the Highlands and Islands. You’ll hear from inspiring speakers and be able to connect with like-minded businesses, groups, and subject matter experts on our interactive event platform, Socio. if you want the latest industry insights as well as the chance to interact with other food and drink representatives from across the region, don’t miss your chance - register to attend today!

Thriving Families: Digital Peer Support - Share & Care
Tuesdays, 11 am – 12 noon

These online zoom sessions are regular support, available for parents and carers of young people with additional support needs. They are currently hosted by Anna McBride, their Volunteer Coordinator. They are informal, friendly and relaxed sessions in which people can chat freely and openly without judgement. Any updates, share and care topics and special events are always shared on their Facebook page.

Email anna.mcbride@thrivingfamilies.org.uk for the zoom links or more information
Health & Care Transformation 2022
Thursday 16th March, 8 am – 4:25 pm

As Scotland looks to rebuild and remobilise the NHS, Health & Care Transformation 2022 will analyse the Scottish Government’s refreshed digital health and care strategy, which looks to build upon the key innovations that were achieved as a result of the pandemic. The event will bring together senior stakeholders from Scotland’s health and care sector to discuss how the next generation of digital services will aid recovery and create sustainable, quality services to meet the needs of citizens. Find out what the roadmap is towards creating a “safe and secure digital app” for the people of Scotland by the end of this parliament.

Finance Focus: Investing in Communities Fund
Wednesday 26th January, 11:30 am – 12:15 pm

Investment, funding, banking and other money matters offer opportunities and challenges for all social enterprises. In this monthly series of webinars we look at all aspects of finance and learn how to better drive money towards social impact. At this Finance Focus session we'll be joined by Gillian Gunn of the Community-led Regeneration Team in The Scottish Government and Paul Smith of The Furniture Project - come along and find out more about the new fund and how your social enterprise and community could benefit.

Easyfundraising - How to Tap into Unrestricted Funding for Your Community Organisation
Tuesday 1st February, 12:30 pm – 1 pm

Come along to this informal session to find out your voluntary group, CIC, social enterprise, church, school, sports club or charity can benefit from unrestricted funding in 2022. Community Fundraising Manager Becky Coleman will talk through how your volunteers, staff and supporters can use the easyfundraising platform to raise donations for your organisation when they shop with thousands of leading retailers. Becky will demonstrate how it works, show you how to get started and answer any questions you might have.

Trainings
Free mindfulness taster session
Saturday 19th February
9.30am to 10.30am on Zoom
Simply email us on highlandmindfulness@gmail.com if you would like to book a place

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
8-week course for beginners
Mondays 7th February to 28th March
7pm – 9pm

Liz Newstead is delivering this course on Zoom with Brigid Aitken and Allan Pettie.
Cost £100 (with options to pay by instalments)

Please email Liz at Able2be@outlook.com to book your place.
Intermediate Mindfulness Course
8 sessions on Zoom
Tuesdays from 15th February to 5th April
7pm – 9pm

Practice your meditation skills with a small group and learn new techniques with fully qualified mindfulness facilitators Join Rona Mackenzie and Catherine Lavelle. Reflect on topics such as positive mind states, dealing with pain, cultivation of Insight and Compassion.
Suitable for anyone who has undertaken a beginner's mindfulness course (e.g. MBSR or MBLC) or has a regular practice and wants to learn more.
Cost £150 with options to pay by instalments

Please email us on highlandmindfulness@gmail.com if you would like to book a place.


Starting Tuesday 25th January

As part of Lead Scotland’s Build Back Digital project, we are offering a series of free webinars via Zoom exploring accessibility within digital content. These webinars are suitable for people looking to improve their employability and gain transferable skills by enhancing their digital expertise. The webinars are intended to be interactive, so it is expected that you will participate throughout. You will be able to access the content on the Jamboard after the webinar, to use as a helpful guide when you come to put your new skills into practice.


Starting Tuesday 1st February

Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict is holding online sessions throughout the month of February to help prevent and resolve family conflicts. Sessions are directed at young people and their families and professionals and practitioners who work with young people and their families. 


Thursday 27th January,
2 pm – 3 pm


ASH Scotland has developed a free virtual learning package to help those who work with young carers and their families to understand more about how children and young people are affected by smoking. The virtual learning is for anyone who works with young carers and their families including: family support workers, befrienders, home/school link workers and young carers’ service staff from both voluntary and local authority organisations.​ The course consists of an elearning module (approx 1 hour) followed by a live online session via zoom (1 hour).


Day 1: 18th January,
Day 2: 25th January,
09:30 am 14:30 pm

This training will take place on Zoom and over two days and you need to attend both days of the same course. The Zoom link and joining instructions will be sent out before the first day. Are you a project manager with little formal training? Or would you like to consolidate your existing skills and develop a more robust approach to managing your projects? This practical course is specifically tailored to the voluntary sector. It’s designed to give you all the principles and practical tools you need to plan, deliver and evaluate your project successfully.


Dates & Times

LEVEL 1:
31 Jan. 
10.00 – 10.45am
2 Feb.
2.00 – 2.45pm
 8 March  
10.00 – 10.45am  
 
LEVEL 2:
16 Feb.
10.00 – 11.30am
28 March 
10.00 – 11.30am

How to Apply
Please note we have moved to a new training platform and if you are out with the NHS, you will need to register on Turas. You will find all the necessary instructions on the following link: Health Improvement Training (scot.nhs.uk)
 
Once you have registered, you will find the Money Counts Course by clicking on this link.

The course has been developed in collaboration with NHS Highland, the Trussell Trust, Highland Council and Social Security Scotland.

For any enquiries contact, please email:
 
When
Thursday 17th February, 10 – 12pm, delivered on Microsoft TEAMS

How to apply
Please note we have moved to a new training platform and if you are out with the NHS, you will need to register on Turas. You will find all the necessary instructions on the following link: Health Improvement Training (scot.nhs.uk) 
You will need to register on Turas Learn to access this course. Once you have registered, you can find the course under the Public Health Zone and in health inequalities or click on this link: Health Inequalities: why bother? 
For any enquiries contact: nhsh.healthimprovementtraining@nhs.scot