CVO EA News
Our premises at Belford Mill are closed to the public however we can still be contacted on 01563 574000 if you require assistance. The Ayrshire East Foodbank can also be contacted at that number however we are operating on a delivery model only due to Covid restrictions at this time.
Open Doors is a new community hub in the heart of Kilmarnock town centre which will provide a safe place where people can access a wide range of activities and supports aimed at providing health and social benefits, improving life chances and signposting to opportunities within the community. Open Doors will not only further the priorities identified … Read more
Voluntary Health Scotland is conducting research to help ensure equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, among all those who need it and would like your help to complete this short survey. VHS would like to identify who you think the vulnerable demographics are who for a range of reasons may not access the vaccine, even … Read more
The closing date for the Strengthening Scottish Charity Law Survey has now been extended to Friday 19th February. To take part in the survey click here>> The Scottish Government would like to hear from people working in and with the charity sector, members of the public, and anyone with an interest in charity law. The … Read more
Click.Scot have launched their Together, Alone Toolkit – an interactive resource designed to help anyone reflect and build on their own self-care. You can find the toolkit here. The Together, Alone toolkit is a culmination of the Together, Alone project – a wellbeing arts-based project which ran from June 2020 – December 2020 on CLiCK’s … Read more
Scottish Government researchers are recruiting people to help us better understand and predict the next stages of the COVID-19 epidemic in Scotland. You can register if you live in Scotland and are 18 or over. As a member of the panel, you will be sent a survey every two weeks by email. Each survey will … Read more
Applications are now open for the SDS Apprenticeship Employer Grant, a new Scottish Government initiative developed in response to the pandemic. All information and grant conditions with FAQs, guidance and a link to the application form can be accessed on apprenticeships.scot. Read More>> Some key information about the Grant: • £5,000 for … Read more
As most of Scotland re-enters lockdown, and the re-opening of schools and nurseries is delayed, families across the country face new challenges and stresses, and some children may experience abuse or neglect. CPCScotland is keen to maintain its messaging that it’s vital for everyone to be alert to signs that all is not well for … Read more
CVO East Ayrshire exists to represent the voluntary sector, to assist organisations in East Ayrshire to come together for common purposes and to enable local people to gain access to the decision processes which affect their communities. CVO East Ayrshire acts as the local Third Sector Interface to deliver four core functions: Volunteering development … Read more
CVO East Ayrshire is seeking partners to work alongside to help engage with the most vulnerable residents in East Ayrshire. By using our double-decker catering bus “Positive Destinations” we hope to deliver essential services at a local level and increase access to supports during this difficult time. We would like to use our bus to … Read more
CVO East Ayrshire has launched an online store offering goods from their social enterprises Little Shop Big Stories and Grafix Printshop supporting the Shop Local campaign in Kilmarnock. Visit www.shopsocialcvoea.com where you will find beautiful gifts created by Social Enterprise and Fair Trade Organisations from around the world. Grafix printshop provides a fantastic range of … Read more
