FOR OUR COMMUNITY

View our Community Care Guide for local support and general helplines: https://bit.ly/ctsicareguide

Clackmannanshire Council have launched their new Community Support Helpline today. The helpline has been set up to support vulnerable individuals, including those who have been asked to take shielding measures. You can call them at 01259 452275 or email communitysupport@clacks.gov.uk

More details on Shielding – https://bit.ly/2JFqAfc

Thank you to everyone who has registered to volunteer so far, the response from the community has been amazing. Most of our groups are now at capacity for volunteers, however if you would still like to help out, please print off some Community Assistance Cards to reach out to your neighbours who may need some help. Download a copy here: http://bit.ly/2Ub8vdK

We’ve written a short blog post on volunteering during COVID-19, outlining how you can protect yourself and others: https://bit.ly/3apZEvs

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland are still recruiting Kindness Callers to check-in with people who are worried, scared, or lonely because of self-isolation. Register here: https://bit.ly/3akEVtd

FOR OUR MEMBERS

We have taken the decision to postpone our Third Sector Awards until a later date. However, nominations for awards will remain open until May 29th. You can complete the nomination form here: http://bit.ly/2wsIPB8

SCVO have produced a great guide for groups who need help with changing the delivery of their services: https://bit.ly/2JKorPm

Funding Opportunities:

? The National Emergencies Trust Fund – https://bit.ly/2UltU56
? The Third Sector Resilience Fund – https://bit.ly/33Jgm6P
? Youth Scotland (prioritising members) – https://bit.ly/3dEUQVd

More funding options can be found on our COVID-19 page: http://bit.ly/3d7bOva

General advice for groups thinking of setting up a befriending scheme in response to COVID-19: https://bit.ly/2WMVTw9

Note on PVGs from Volunteer Scotland: https://bit.ly/2JlmmJy

Stay safe, we hope everyone has a good week!

– CTSI Team