Our latest Training E‑News is out now.
We’re featuring the following practical courses:
🤝 Conflict Management
💬 Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
📊 Evidencing Impact
📅 Project Management
All designed to strengthen your skills & confidence.
For more info tinyurl.com/wx2s5yvk
👉We are #recruiting.
We're looking for a:
Business Operations and Communications Manager
(Full-time, permanent)
⌛Deadline: 12noon, Mon 20 Apr
Find out more: tinyurl.com/2ykd7awf
@evocedinburgh.bsky.social
Planning and delivering projects that respond to real needs and align with policy goals is a priority for lots of third sector staff.
We can help you take a practical approach to developing your skills in a 1-day course:
📅28 Apr, 10am - 4pm
Register:
Thanks to everyone who's taken the time to complete our "state of the third sector" survey.
There is still time to tell us about your organisation's strengths and what challenges you and the wider sector face.
Deadline: Mon 13 Apr, 5pm
Your feedback: tinyurl.com/2npw7bh6
We're recruiting for 2 job opportunities:
Development Worker: Organisational Development
(Part-time, fixed-term)
Deadline: 9am, Tue 7 Apr
Business Operations and Communications Manager
(Full-time, permanent)
Deadline: 12noon, Mon 20 Apr
Find out more: tinyurl.com/2ykd7awf
We are pleased to share a summary report from the consultation event on Edinburgh's Community Plan (LOIP 2018-2028) Refresh: tinyurl.com/yn69ms93
The refreshed Community Plan is due to be approved and launched in June, with opportunities to shape the next Plan to follow.
This week's Training E-News has something for everyone!
Boost your skills with our upcoming courses:
🧭Trustee Roles & Responsibilities
📝Funding: Application to Reporting
💼Finance for Non‑financial Managers
🤝Conflict Management
For more information: tinyurl.com/jfvkn8e6
📢 Creative Breaks 2026–2027 is now open for applications.
⚠️ Applications close at 5.00pm on Thursday 16 April 2026.
Find out more and apply here: https://ow.ly/Cvp150Yz4h8
#SharedCareScotland #ShortBreaksFund #CreativeBreaks #ShortBreaks #UnpaidCarers
Our latest newsletter is out now: tinyurl.com/5r9f3czz
It includes details of a free event for third sector staff focused on building connections through learning and wellbeing on Tuesday, 31 March at Norton Park Conference Centre.
Register: tinyurl.com/4su9h99x
*Join Our Team*
Development Worker (organisational development)
Deadline: Tue 7 Apr
Business Operations and Communications Manager
Deadline: Mon 20 Apr
Find out more and apply: tinyurl.com/2ykd7awf
#Recruitment #CharityJobs
We're proud to share a new report highlighting the incredible impact Edinburgh’s third sector has had on Ukrainians seeking safety in our city since the 2022 invasion.
Report: tinyurl.com/3p8u97zz
A reflection on the response from John Hawryluk: tinyurl.com/35h9h8u5
We want to hear from you. 💬
Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey, designed to understand your organisation’s strengths and the challenges you and the wider sector are facing.
👉 Take the survey here: tinyurl.com/4wj9r2u3
We're looking forward to seeing lots of our members and colleagues at 'Meet the Funders' next week:
📅Wed 25 Mar, 10am - 12noon
The event is sold out, and the waiting list is full too. So, if you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket.
Thank you 🙂
*Job Opportunity*
Do you have the skills and experience to support third sector organisations in Edinburgh with advice on a range of issues, including good governance?
Development Worker
(short-term contract)
£32,000 (pro-rata)
Deadline: 7 Apr
tinyurl.com/2ykd7awf
Check out a few of the training courses coming up this spring in our training newsletter: tinyurl.com/yrhaze7f
Project management, finance for non-financial managers, evidencing impact... and other development opportunities delivered by top trainers.
Extra Date: How to Write Funding Applications
As the last session sold out, we're running this hugely popular lunchtime training session again this month:
📅Thu 26 Mar
⌚12.30pm - 1.15pm
🎟️tinyurl.com/45ydybrf
Funded places are available for Edinburgh-based charities.
Our latest e-newsletter brings together a selection of events, funding news, services and support for third sector groups and organisations: tinyurl.com/2z3ed48f
There's also a short update on the progress of Edinburgh's Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund.
Edinburgh’s Third Sector Reference group needs new members to shape decisions, amplify community voices and create positive change.
They need people interested in sharing their experiences and helping to shape better policy and services.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/ywkbd4kk
We need your help to build a picture of Edinburgh's third sector for a new report.
Your feedback will help identify trends, the needs and the challenges facing groups and organisations across the city.
Please complete this survey (7 questions): tinyurl.com/4wj9r2u3
You are invited to join colleagues from the Police, Health, Social Work, Housing, and Homelessness to explore local public protection issues for women and children.
Protecting vulnerable women and children:
Wed 11 Mar, 12.30pm-4pm at Norton Park
tinyurl.com/4awcz8rj
#IWD2026
Our training programme is designed to help you build skills to make your day job easier, with courses covering a range of subjects:
- Facilitation skills
- How to Use Canva Like a Pro
- Practical Project Management
Find more courses in our training e-news: tinyurl.com/yvyjjvwk
Our latest newsletter is out now: tinyurl.com/y7dds8nx
It includes a selection of events, job opportunities, news and details of support for the third sector.
Thanks to everyone who has signed up to be part of the consultation to refresh Edinburgh's current Community Plan (Thu 26 Feb).
There is still time to register and share your experiences and insights (bookings close at the end of today -Mon).
tinyurl.com/47vv5mn6
Edinburgh has changed dramatically since the current community plan (LOIP) was last revised.
We need people working in the third sector to share their insights at an in-person event: Thu 23 Feb, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Register: tinyurl.com/47vv5mn6
Our communities need change!
Edinburgh's Third Sector Reference Group is a place for sharing ideas and insights to help city leaders make better policy and investment decisions.
The Group is looking for new members to shape decisions and help make positive change.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/ywkbd4kk
We were delighted to welcome Valerie McIntosh to the team in November last year. Her focus is on community planning and place-based networks in the city.
Get to know Valerie and the work she's doing to support Edinburgh's third sector in this blog post: tinyurl.com/5hxp3bb6
Our goal is to make sure our training programme meets the changing needs of people working and volunteering in the third sector.
You can find some upcoming highlights and new courses in this week's training e-news:
tinyurl.com/4dazn4dx
#Trainin #ThirdSector #Edinburgh
The latest blog from our CEO includes an update on Edinburgh's Third Sector Reference Group.
The Group is looking for new members to help shape decisions, amplify community voices and create positive change.
Read the blog: tinyurl.com/563b9v7j
#ThirdSector #Edinburgh
The latest edition of the EVOC E-news is out now: tinyurl.com/24rus2n9
Look out for an update on Edinburgh's Third Sector Reference Group and a selection of events, funding opportunities, and support for third sector organisations in the city.
#ThirdSector #News #Edinburgh
Join the City of Edinburgh Council for an online update about Third Sector Support Funding in the city:
Thu 12 Feb, 12.30pm - 1.30pm
If you can't make it along, a recording of the session will also be available.
More info and register: tinyurl.com/4u4u8jmy