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@evocedinburgh.bsky.social
Serving the needs of people across Edinburgh by supporting Edinburgh's third sector to be effective and drive the change it needs.
As we head towards the end of 2025, why not take the time to review your training and development goals for the new year?
You can find a selection of course highlights for 2026 in our latest training e-news: tinyurl.com/24h6cc4a
Our full programme: tinyurl.com/y53dka3u
You can find a selection of course highlights for 2026 in our latest training e-news: tinyurl.com/24h6cc4a
Our full programme: tinyurl.com/y53dka3u
December 8, 2025 at 9:53 AM
As we head towards the end of 2025, why not take the time to review your training and development goals for the new year?
You can find a selection of course highlights for 2026 in our latest training e-news: tinyurl.com/24h6cc4a
Our full programme: tinyurl.com/y53dka3u
You can find a selection of course highlights for 2026 in our latest training e-news: tinyurl.com/24h6cc4a
Our full programme: tinyurl.com/y53dka3u
If your charity is an Edinburgh Community Lottery member, this month your supporters can enter to win a £3,000 Christmas cash bonus.
That's on top of the regular lottery prizes on offer.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/EdinCommLottery
#GoodCauses #Fundraising
That's on top of the regular lottery prizes on offer.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/EdinCommLottery
#GoodCauses #Fundraising
December 5, 2025 at 10:33 AM
If your charity is an Edinburgh Community Lottery member, this month your supporters can enter to win a £3,000 Christmas cash bonus.
That's on top of the regular lottery prizes on offer.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/EdinCommLottery
#GoodCauses #Fundraising
That's on top of the regular lottery prizes on offer.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/EdinCommLottery
#GoodCauses #Fundraising
EVOC membership unlocks a range of benefits, including:
- 10% off all EVOC Training Courses
- Funding Application Review Service
- Support with Deputations and Strategic Influencing
- Priority Features in our E-newsletters
Find out more: tinyurl.com/4tpjradw
#ThirdSector
- 10% off all EVOC Training Courses
- Funding Application Review Service
- Support with Deputations and Strategic Influencing
- Priority Features in our E-newsletters
Find out more: tinyurl.com/4tpjradw
#ThirdSector
December 4, 2025 at 10:31 AM
EVOC membership unlocks a range of benefits, including:
- 10% off all EVOC Training Courses
- Funding Application Review Service
- Support with Deputations and Strategic Influencing
- Priority Features in our E-newsletters
Find out more: tinyurl.com/4tpjradw
#ThirdSector
- 10% off all EVOC Training Courses
- Funding Application Review Service
- Support with Deputations and Strategic Influencing
- Priority Features in our E-newsletters
Find out more: tinyurl.com/4tpjradw
#ThirdSector
Our fortnightly EVOC E-news brings together a range of consultations, events, funding opportunities, news, reports and support relevant to #thirdsector organisations.
Browse the latest edition here: tinyurl.com/555yrfkm
Browse the latest edition here: tinyurl.com/555yrfkm
December 3, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Our fortnightly EVOC E-news brings together a range of consultations, events, funding opportunities, news, reports and support relevant to #thirdsector organisations.
Browse the latest edition here: tinyurl.com/555yrfkm
Browse the latest edition here: tinyurl.com/555yrfkm
We're looking forward to welcoming everyone to the #NewScots Huddle this morning at the Greyfriars Charteris Centre.
The focus of this session is ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), with #partner spotlights from @capitalcitypart.bsky.social, The Welcoming & Space @ the Broomhouse Hub.
The focus of this session is ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), with #partner spotlights from @capitalcitypart.bsky.social, The Welcoming & Space @ the Broomhouse Hub.
December 3, 2025 at 9:16 AM
We're looking forward to welcoming everyone to the #NewScots Huddle this morning at the Greyfriars Charteris Centre.
The focus of this session is ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), with #partner spotlights from @capitalcitypart.bsky.social, The Welcoming & Space @ the Broomhouse Hub.
The focus of this session is ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), with #partner spotlights from @capitalcitypart.bsky.social, The Welcoming & Space @ the Broomhouse Hub.
We provide a range of funded training opportunities for Edinburgh-based charities.
2026 courses:
- An Introduction to Charity Finance and Reporting
- How to Write Funding Applications
- Trustees Roles and Responsibilities
tinyurl.com/pwwy4rmj
#Training #ThirdSector
2026 courses:
- An Introduction to Charity Finance and Reporting
- How to Write Funding Applications
- Trustees Roles and Responsibilities
tinyurl.com/pwwy4rmj
#Training #ThirdSector
December 2, 2025 at 11:01 AM
We provide a range of funded training opportunities for Edinburgh-based charities.
2026 courses:
- An Introduction to Charity Finance and Reporting
- How to Write Funding Applications
- Trustees Roles and Responsibilities
tinyurl.com/pwwy4rmj
#Training #ThirdSector
2026 courses:
- An Introduction to Charity Finance and Reporting
- How to Write Funding Applications
- Trustees Roles and Responsibilities
tinyurl.com/pwwy4rmj
#Training #ThirdSector
Third Sector Leaders working in Edinburgh are invited to join our new Chief Officers peer support network:
Thu 11 Dec, 3pm
Good governance and accountability are the focus of this session, along with networking over some festive snacks.
Register: tinyurl.com/2u5btb6c
Thu 11 Dec, 3pm
Good governance and accountability are the focus of this session, along with networking over some festive snacks.
Register: tinyurl.com/2u5btb6c
December 1, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Third Sector Leaders working in Edinburgh are invited to join our new Chief Officers peer support network:
Thu 11 Dec, 3pm
Good governance and accountability are the focus of this session, along with networking over some festive snacks.
Register: tinyurl.com/2u5btb6c
Thu 11 Dec, 3pm
Good governance and accountability are the focus of this session, along with networking over some festive snacks.
Register: tinyurl.com/2u5btb6c
*Training*
Our ever-popular facilitation skills course is back with a new date for 2026 - Wed 4 Mar.
Whether you lead teams, run workshops, or want to guide conversations with more confidence, this course will give you the tools you need.
Book:
Our ever-popular facilitation skills course is back with a new date for 2026 - Wed 4 Mar.
Whether you lead teams, run workshops, or want to guide conversations with more confidence, this course will give you the tools you need.
Book:
Facilitation Skills
This course is designed to help you lead effective group discussions and encourage positive collaboration.
tinyurl.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
*Training*
Our ever-popular facilitation skills course is back with a new date for 2026 - Wed 4 Mar.
Whether you lead teams, run workshops, or want to guide conversations with more confidence, this course will give you the tools you need.
Book:
Our ever-popular facilitation skills course is back with a new date for 2026 - Wed 4 Mar.
Whether you lead teams, run workshops, or want to guide conversations with more confidence, this course will give you the tools you need.
Book:
*Funding Deadline*
If your organisation is applying to the Edinburgh Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund (new projects), the deadline is next week:
Fri 5 Dec, 11.59pm
You can find details of the timeline and how to get in touch here: tinyurl.com/4ehc9yyz
If your organisation is applying to the Edinburgh Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund (new projects), the deadline is next week:
Fri 5 Dec, 11.59pm
You can find details of the timeline and how to get in touch here: tinyurl.com/4ehc9yyz
November 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
*Funding Deadline*
If your organisation is applying to the Edinburgh Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund (new projects), the deadline is next week:
Fri 5 Dec, 11.59pm
You can find details of the timeline and how to get in touch here: tinyurl.com/4ehc9yyz
If your organisation is applying to the Edinburgh Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund (new projects), the deadline is next week:
Fri 5 Dec, 11.59pm
You can find details of the timeline and how to get in touch here: tinyurl.com/4ehc9yyz
*POSTPONED*
Due to staff sickness, we are postponing tomorrow's Community Benefit Gateway Info Session (Tue 25 Nov).
We are planning to reschedule it to a new date in early 2026, so watch this space.
Due to staff sickness, we are postponing tomorrow's Community Benefit Gateway Info Session (Tue 25 Nov).
We are planning to reschedule it to a new date in early 2026, so watch this space.
November 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
*POSTPONED*
Due to staff sickness, we are postponing tomorrow's Community Benefit Gateway Info Session (Tue 25 Nov).
We are planning to reschedule it to a new date in early 2026, so watch this space.
Due to staff sickness, we are postponing tomorrow's Community Benefit Gateway Info Session (Tue 25 Nov).
We are planning to reschedule it to a new date in early 2026, so watch this space.
It's time to start the week with the latest edition of our training e-news: tinyurl.com/4uymufyj
We know that it's hard to find the time and money to invest in your own development. That is why we offer a selection of courses and funded training opportunities.
#Training
We know that it's hard to find the time and money to invest in your own development. That is why we offer a selection of courses and funded training opportunities.
#Training
November 24, 2025 at 9:45 AM
It's time to start the week with the latest edition of our training e-news: tinyurl.com/4uymufyj
We know that it's hard to find the time and money to invest in your own development. That is why we offer a selection of courses and funded training opportunities.
#Training
We know that it's hard to find the time and money to invest in your own development. That is why we offer a selection of courses and funded training opportunities.
#Training
If your charity provides activities or services in Edinburgh that benefit the residents of the city, you can sign up to be a member of the Edinburgh Community Lottery.
It's a free way for you to raise funds for your group or organisation.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/EdinCommLottery
It's a free way for you to raise funds for your group or organisation.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/EdinCommLottery
November 21, 2025 at 10:30 AM
If your charity provides activities or services in Edinburgh that benefit the residents of the city, you can sign up to be a member of the Edinburgh Community Lottery.
It's a free way for you to raise funds for your group or organisation.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/EdinCommLottery
It's a free way for you to raise funds for your group or organisation.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/EdinCommLottery
Part of being an impactful leader is providing good support and supervision for your staff team or volunteers.
Our in-person Meaningful Supervision Skills course will help you do just that:
📅Tue 20 Jan, 10am - 4pm
Book now: tinyurl.com/yyva484t
#Training #ThirdSector
Our in-person Meaningful Supervision Skills course will help you do just that:
📅Tue 20 Jan, 10am - 4pm
Book now: tinyurl.com/yyva484t
#Training #ThirdSector
November 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Part of being an impactful leader is providing good support and supervision for your staff team or volunteers.
Our in-person Meaningful Supervision Skills course will help you do just that:
📅Tue 20 Jan, 10am - 4pm
Book now: tinyurl.com/yyva484t
#Training #ThirdSector
Our in-person Meaningful Supervision Skills course will help you do just that:
📅Tue 20 Jan, 10am - 4pm
Book now: tinyurl.com/yyva484t
#Training #ThirdSector
Our latest EVOC E-news brings together another selection of consultations, events, funding opportunities, news and support available to third sector organisations: tinyurl.com/we6jbr44
Sign up to receive it directly to your inbox: tinyurl.com/EVOCnewsSignUp
Sign up to receive it directly to your inbox: tinyurl.com/EVOCnewsSignUp
November 19, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Our latest EVOC E-news brings together another selection of consultations, events, funding opportunities, news and support available to third sector organisations: tinyurl.com/we6jbr44
Sign up to receive it directly to your inbox: tinyurl.com/EVOCnewsSignUp
Sign up to receive it directly to your inbox: tinyurl.com/EVOCnewsSignUp
The 2nd meeting of our Chief Officers Group is scheduled for Thu 11 Dec, 3pm to 4.30pm.
The focus of the facilitated session is good governance and accountability... and there will be festive refreshments and the chance to network too.
Register now: tinyurl.com/2u5btb6c
#Leadership
The focus of the facilitated session is good governance and accountability... and there will be festive refreshments and the chance to network too.
Register now: tinyurl.com/2u5btb6c
#Leadership
November 13, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The 2nd meeting of our Chief Officers Group is scheduled for Thu 11 Dec, 3pm to 4.30pm.
The focus of the facilitated session is good governance and accountability... and there will be festive refreshments and the chance to network too.
Register now: tinyurl.com/2u5btb6c
#Leadership
The focus of the facilitated session is good governance and accountability... and there will be festive refreshments and the chance to network too.
Register now: tinyurl.com/2u5btb6c
#Leadership
*Survey*
There is still time to share your feedback on the support and services that we and our colleagues at @volunteeredinburgh.org.uk and @esenscot.bsky.social offer.
Your opinion really matters and will help us make plans for the future: tinyurl.com/3y93rs3x
Deadline: Fri 14 Nov 2025
There is still time to share your feedback on the support and services that we and our colleagues at @volunteeredinburgh.org.uk and @esenscot.bsky.social offer.
Your opinion really matters and will help us make plans for the future: tinyurl.com/3y93rs3x
Deadline: Fri 14 Nov 2025
November 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
*Survey*
There is still time to share your feedback on the support and services that we and our colleagues at @volunteeredinburgh.org.uk and @esenscot.bsky.social offer.
Your opinion really matters and will help us make plans for the future: tinyurl.com/3y93rs3x
Deadline: Fri 14 Nov 2025
There is still time to share your feedback on the support and services that we and our colleagues at @volunteeredinburgh.org.uk and @esenscot.bsky.social offer.
Your opinion really matters and will help us make plans for the future: tinyurl.com/3y93rs3x
Deadline: Fri 14 Nov 2025
Our December #NewScots Edinburgh Huddle is focused on ESOL within Edinburgh's New Scots strategy: Wed 3 Dec, 9.30am
It will include partner spotlights from City of Edinburgh Council, Capital City Partnership and The Welcoming/Space @ The Broomhouse Hub.
tinyurl.com/y3h2mtnm
It will include partner spotlights from City of Edinburgh Council, Capital City Partnership and The Welcoming/Space @ The Broomhouse Hub.
tinyurl.com/y3h2mtnm
November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Our December #NewScots Edinburgh Huddle is focused on ESOL within Edinburgh's New Scots strategy: Wed 3 Dec, 9.30am
It will include partner spotlights from City of Edinburgh Council, Capital City Partnership and The Welcoming/Space @ The Broomhouse Hub.
tinyurl.com/y3h2mtnm
It will include partner spotlights from City of Edinburgh Council, Capital City Partnership and The Welcoming/Space @ The Broomhouse Hub.
tinyurl.com/y3h2mtnm
The Edinburgh Community Lottery site is currently offline due to a power outage at a third-party server provider based in London.
Gatherwell, our Lottery partner, is working on resolving the problem and will share the results as soon as they can. We apologise for the delay.
Gatherwell, our Lottery partner, is working on resolving the problem and will share the results as soon as they can. We apologise for the delay.
November 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The Edinburgh Community Lottery site is currently offline due to a power outage at a third-party server provider based in London.
Gatherwell, our Lottery partner, is working on resolving the problem and will share the results as soon as they can. We apologise for the delay.
Gatherwell, our Lottery partner, is working on resolving the problem and will share the results as soon as they can. We apologise for the delay.
In the latest edition of our training e-news, we're excited to share some new course dates for 2026:
tinyurl.com/32yv87xv
And there are still a couple of 2025 courses on offer too.
#Edinburgh #Training #ThirdSector
tinyurl.com/32yv87xv
And there are still a couple of 2025 courses on offer too.
#Edinburgh #Training #ThirdSector
November 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
In the latest edition of our training e-news, we're excited to share some new course dates for 2026:
tinyurl.com/32yv87xv
And there are still a couple of 2025 courses on offer too.
#Edinburgh #Training #ThirdSector
tinyurl.com/32yv87xv
And there are still a couple of 2025 courses on offer too.
#Edinburgh #Training #ThirdSector
We'd love to hear your thoughts on the support and services that we offer, alongside our TSI partners, @esenscot.bsky.social and @volunteeredinburgh.org.uk.
Do we meet your expectations, or are there things we could do differently or better?
Let us know in this short survey: tinyurl.com/3y93rs3x
Do we meet your expectations, or are there things we could do differently or better?
Let us know in this short survey: tinyurl.com/3y93rs3x
November 6, 2025 at 10:31 AM
We'd love to hear your thoughts on the support and services that we offer, alongside our TSI partners, @esenscot.bsky.social and @volunteeredinburgh.org.uk.
Do we meet your expectations, or are there things we could do differently or better?
Let us know in this short survey: tinyurl.com/3y93rs3x
Do we meet your expectations, or are there things we could do differently or better?
Let us know in this short survey: tinyurl.com/3y93rs3x
*Meet the Funders: Edinburgh 2026*
Registration is now open for our annual Meet the Funders event (Wed 25 Mar 2026).
This is your chance to meet potential funders face-to-face and see if your priorities match.
Find out more and register now: tinyurl.com/4v96xsbf
Registration is now open for our annual Meet the Funders event (Wed 25 Mar 2026).
This is your chance to meet potential funders face-to-face and see if your priorities match.
Find out more and register now: tinyurl.com/4v96xsbf
November 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
*Meet the Funders: Edinburgh 2026*
Registration is now open for our annual Meet the Funders event (Wed 25 Mar 2026).
This is your chance to meet potential funders face-to-face and see if your priorities match.
Find out more and register now: tinyurl.com/4v96xsbf
Registration is now open for our annual Meet the Funders event (Wed 25 Mar 2026).
This is your chance to meet potential funders face-to-face and see if your priorities match.
Find out more and register now: tinyurl.com/4v96xsbf
*NEWS*
Our fortnightly EVOC E-news brings you blogs, consultations, events, funding opportunities and offers of support all in one place: tinyurl.com/36bcw3py
We can also help share your news with the other third sector organisations: tinyurl.com/yc52jpff
Our fortnightly EVOC E-news brings you blogs, consultations, events, funding opportunities and offers of support all in one place: tinyurl.com/36bcw3py
We can also help share your news with the other third sector organisations: tinyurl.com/yc52jpff
November 5, 2025 at 11:45 AM
*NEWS*
Our fortnightly EVOC E-news brings you blogs, consultations, events, funding opportunities and offers of support all in one place: tinyurl.com/36bcw3py
We can also help share your news with the other third sector organisations: tinyurl.com/yc52jpff
Our fortnightly EVOC E-news brings you blogs, consultations, events, funding opportunities and offers of support all in one place: tinyurl.com/36bcw3py
We can also help share your news with the other third sector organisations: tinyurl.com/yc52jpff
We’re proud partners of the #SCVOGathering - the UK’s largest free event for the voluntary sector.
Join us and SCVO on 10th and 11th February at the EICC to connect, learn, and celebrate Scotland’s voluntary sector.
Pre-register to stay in the loop:
scvo.scot/the-gathering
Join us and SCVO on 10th and 11th February at the EICC to connect, learn, and celebrate Scotland’s voluntary sector.
Pre-register to stay in the loop:
scvo.scot/the-gathering
November 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We’re proud partners of the #SCVOGathering - the UK’s largest free event for the voluntary sector.
Join us and SCVO on 10th and 11th February at the EICC to connect, learn, and celebrate Scotland’s voluntary sector.
Pre-register to stay in the loop:
scvo.scot/the-gathering
Join us and SCVO on 10th and 11th February at the EICC to connect, learn, and celebrate Scotland’s voluntary sector.
Pre-register to stay in the loop:
scvo.scot/the-gathering
*Your Feedback Matters*
We work with our TSI partners @esenscot and @VolunteerEdi to connect and support you - the third sector organisations that make our city thrive.
Please tell us what’s working well and what could be better in this short survey:
We work with our TSI partners @esenscot and @VolunteerEdi to connect and support you - the third sector organisations that make our city thrive.
Please tell us what’s working well and what could be better in this short survey:
October 29, 2025 at 10:31 AM
*Your Feedback Matters*
We work with our TSI partners @esenscot and @VolunteerEdi to connect and support you - the third sector organisations that make our city thrive.
Please tell us what’s working well and what could be better in this short survey:
We work with our TSI partners @esenscot and @VolunteerEdi to connect and support you - the third sector organisations that make our city thrive.
Please tell us what’s working well and what could be better in this short survey:
Join us for a lunchtime info session to find out more about the Community Benefit Gateway:
Tue 25 Nov, 12noon - 2pm
This is a free, online service that connects NHS Scotland suppliers with third sector community organisations within Scotland.
tinyurl.com/bd748su6
Tue 25 Nov, 12noon - 2pm
This is a free, online service that connects NHS Scotland suppliers with third sector community organisations within Scotland.
tinyurl.com/bd748su6
October 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Join us for a lunchtime info session to find out more about the Community Benefit Gateway:
Tue 25 Nov, 12noon - 2pm
This is a free, online service that connects NHS Scotland suppliers with third sector community organisations within Scotland.
tinyurl.com/bd748su6
Tue 25 Nov, 12noon - 2pm
This is a free, online service that connects NHS Scotland suppliers with third sector community organisations within Scotland.
tinyurl.com/bd748su6