We're looking forward to joining over 50 other organisations at the @volunteeredinburgh.org.uk recruitment fair on Tuesday 30th September, where we'll be looking for volunteers to join the Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel. buff.ly/qLb52HC We hope to see you there!

*FUNDING* There is still time to apply to the @Edinburgh_CC Community Grants scheme. Grants are awarded to constituted groups for local community activity. Grants: Up to £5,000 Deadline: Tue 30 Sep Find out more: tinyurl.com/4z758766

Do you have experience researching justice issues? Do you have in depth knowledge of the Scottish youth justice system? We're looking for an experienced researcher to join our team to work across different projects within our research workstream. buff.ly/Rnuu82h

Just five weeks until our annual Restorative Skills training event. Final few places now available. To learn more about this accredited six-day course visit scmc.sacro.org.uk/training-cou...

Great to be in bonny Dundee today for CDAS conference, looking forward to hearing from colleagues around Scotland #CDASConf25

What makes a good neighbour? If you were to ask a group of people what makes a good neighbour, you might initially be surrounded by a lot of silence. scmc.sacro.org.uk/news/

We are delighted to launch our latest podcasts. In these two podcasts we hear Richard Hendry, who worked with Sacro, talk about developing restorative practice and peer mediation services in schools across Scotland. To listen: open.spotify.com/episode/6OO6... open.spotify.com/episode/4k0r...

SAVE THE DATE for our annual conference - Mediate 2025! Taking place at Greyfriars Charteris on the Pleasance in Edinburgh, 3rd December 2025, we hope to see you there! 🤩🙌

“A really informative and enjoyable course I would be happy to recommend to colleagues” We are now just seven weeks away from our next Restorative Skills training course. We hold this once a year and are now taking bookings for our October event. Consisting of scmc.sacro.org.uk/news/

A week of celebrating anniversaries. 12 years of being on X and just over a year since our new website launched. With the option to book training places online, we update our website regularly. Why not see what we have to offer in the coming months at scmc.sacro.org.uk/training-cal...

Ever been asked ‘what difference are you making?’ and struggled to answer? Our free, interactive tool helps charities and social enterprises measure their impact clearly, confidently, and in a way funders understand! 🔗 Try it now and share with your networks >> buff.ly/7xsrG6s #SocialImpact

🚨 August 2025 E-Bulletin 🚨 This month, you can read the latest updates on Scotland’s youth justice policy and practice, as well as news and opportunities from CYCJ. 👇 www.cycj.org.uk/resource/aug...

Scotland needs to build over 15,000 affordable homes every year to meet demand, according to new research. The study, commissioned by SFHA, @shelterscotland.bsky.social and @cihhousing.bsky.social is a clear call for long-term investment in housing to tackle the shortage. tinyurl.com/e2setywu

Do you have experience of ill mental health - or work for an organisation that supports people who do? Then join us as a member (for free!) and make your voice heard! Sign up and find out more here voxscotland.org.uk/sign-up/

Last chance to sign up for today's Expert Voices event at 10.00! We are delighted to be joined by Oliver Fredrickson & Judge Ida Malosi who will share their expertise and insights on the development and growth of problem-solving courts in New Zealand. Sign up: ow.ly/GWSi50WNlOP

Last week our popular Mediation Skills course started. We run this training four times a year and welcome people from all over Scotland. Our training brings together learners from all sectors, be it public, private and charity. To learn more, contact us at: scmc.sacro.org.uk/about-contact/

The focus for this year’s #ScottishHousingDay is the importance of good neighbours and communities. Wheatley Group’s Director of Neighbourhoods Jennifer Anderson shares how her teams are working together to create thriving neighbourhoods where customers are proud to live. ▶️ shorturl.at/sPa1K

Last week we submitted our response to the Public Health Scotland call for views on their Strategy for 2025 to 2035. This call for views is still open until Friday 29th August. Read a summary and our full response at this link: bit.ly/4n2R6zS

My brilliant colleagues' recent funding successes have opened up 2 fixed term positions in our criminology team at @edinburghnapier.bsky.social; if you are an early career researcher, or you are finishing up/just out of a PhD, we would love to hear from you.

Only 1 week to go until the @dtascotland.bsky.social conference! We'll be there hosting workshops on our recent #legacygiving pilot with development trusts & talking all things #community-energy with Local Energy Scotland & Arran Community Renewables. Hope to see some of you there! #DTAS25

Join us for our next Expert Voices on problem-solving courts in New Zealand next week on the 28th! We are delighted to be joined by Oliver Fredrickson & Judge Ida Malosi who will share their expertise and insights. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/expert-voi...

Delighted to share that Sacro has been shortlisted for the Scottish Enterprise Awards. Hosted by @SME__News Voting now open

Want to help us end hunger in Scotland? 💚 Food banks in our community in Scotland are recruiting Trustees! Find out what it's like to be a trustee ⬇️ and sign up here 👉 bit.ly/40UPuzr

Accreditation In my recent blog I mentioned the Scottish Community Mediation Network, or SCMN. This network is for mediators and managers that deliver community and homelessness mediation services. It provides a ...more: scmc.sacro.org.uk/news/

Help us celebrate 10 years of #ScottishHousingDay at this free event: ▶️ Everybody needs good neighbours ▶️ 17 September ▶️ 10am to 2pm ▶️ Wheatley Academy, Glasgow Come along and hear from a range of speakers on what makes a good community great! Find out more here: www.cih.org/events/every...

Bit of a @childreninscotland.bsky.social gang going to this next week including me, @billy-anderson.bsky.social & @judeturbyne.bsky.social plus some ex-CiSers 👏 Can’t wait! I know there are still (free) tickets available, so check it out

Conflict can be Creative! A while ago I was at one of the meetings for the Scottish Community Mediation Network (SCMN) and heard from mediators around Scotland. Listening to the mediators around the virtual room, what struck me was not only the flexibility scmc.sacro.org.uk/news/

One Day is an award-winning short film about LandWorks, produced by our supporters, Graeme and Jennie Montgomery. It is a great introduction to the work we do at LandWorks and the experiences of people on placement here. vimeo.com/743001974

“Prison capacity crises will keep recurring unless there is sufficient investment outside prison. It is time to stop pouring money into new prisons and to start investing in services that can cut crime.” Our response to the Independent Review of Prison Capacity: howardleague.org/news/decades...

Worried about the implications of the new #EmploymentRights Bill for your charity or non-profit? Our 3-part series from Aug-Nov will break down the changes and help you prepare. Book soon to save with our package discount. Plus, receive our free planning resource. 👉https://bit.ly/4ed8pL7

What can land reform do for urban Scotland? Join our expert panel to explore housing, climate, and community power in towns and cities. 📅 28 August | 🕓 4pm - 4:50pm | 💻 Zoom 🔗 buff.ly/P0cbP15 #ScotLandFutures

Looking for funding for your community group, charity or project? The TSDG Funding Finder is a FREE tool to help you discover grants and support tailored to your needs. Search hundreds of funding opportunities in seconds. Start here: bit.ly/tsdgfundingf... #CommunityFunding #Grants #thirdsectordg

Why not have a look at the coming events here at Scottish Mediation and see if there's anything that might interest you! Click on the link below to find out. 👀🤩 www.scottishmediation.org.uk/events/

It’s now just over a month until our workshop on Selling Mediation. Aimed at those mediators who want to learn more about ways to put across what mediation and help potential clients overcome their fears and concerns. Awareness of mediation here in Scotland has grown scmc.sacro.org.uk/news/

💥Our @edfringe.bsky.social 2025 tickets are now on sale!💥 We are delighted to present a Fringe programme which reflects the energy and variety in our year-round offer. Tickets 🎟️ bit.ly/43DsHJ5 Get looking and get booking!

We support funding for projects of all shapes and sizes all over Scotland. Have a look at our quick reference guide for upcoming fund deadlines and see if there is support that would suit you or your organisation. 👉 www.foundationscotland.org.uk/upcoming-fund-deadlines

CIH Scotland Housing Awards 2025 is taking place.

💬 “I wish I had done things differently.” It’s something we hear often from landowners after conflict has emerged. The key? Early engagement, transparency, and active listening. Our latest blog explores why these simple principles are so powerful: buff.ly/Hf2UAMg

In three weeks’ time, our popular Mediation Skills course begins. We run this accredited training four times a year and welcome learners from all walks of life. With our August course full, we’re now taking bookings for our December course. Feedback from learners has scmc.sacro.org.uk/news/

💻 Struggling with tech? Feeling isolated? Grace Aftercare's Digital Cafe is a free, online space where you can connect, build confidence & access support. Get in touch if you want to come along. 👉 graceaftercare.org/projects/digital-cafe 📘 shorturl.at/J1da8 #DigitalCafe #GraceAftercare

👥 Work with young people & families? 📷 Join our FREE online session: Anxiety & Resilience – Understanding Emotions & Coping 📷 Wed 30 July, 12–1pm | 📷 Zoom. Learn about anxiety, stress, the science behind emotions & how to build resilience. Click image & reserve www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-pro...

Have school uniforms, sportswear, bags, or stationery in good condition you no longer need? Please consider donating to Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Free Back to School Uniform Events. Items can be dropped off at any Council Customer Service Centre from Monday 7 July to Friday 15 Aug.

Bield is recruiting a Director of Finance and Business Services

💥 Sponsor a breakout room at the homelessness conference and get eyes on your organisation, message or work. Other benefits include: 🎫 2 tix to both days + conference dinner 🖼 Exhibition in main foyer ™ Your branding at the venue & in the programme Book today: homelessnetwork.scot/wp-content/u...

🌼 Great session at The Hive yesterday! A huge thanks to @wellbeingscotland.bsky.social 🐘 for delivering some thoughtful youth workshops around #emotions and #emotionalwellbeing. It was fantastic to hear that people were dropping in and connecting with our #FamilySupport team. 👏

📢Deadline Extended📢 Third sector organisations now have until 𝗙𝗿𝗶 𝟭 𝗔𝘂𝗴 to complete the Edinburgh Partnership's Third Sector Review: tinyurl.com/bdfdfxsu The review covers grant funding and commissioning, monitoring and reporting and in-kind support provided.

Usually conflict is presented as something that is negative, and that there is one side seen as right and the other as wrong. These two factors have an impact on how people view, and work with conflict. scmc.sacro.org.uk/news/

Land is part of everyday life in Scotland. It shapes where we live, how we work, and the stories we pass on. Through ScotLand Futures, we’re looking at how land is owned and used, and how it connects to our culture, communities and future and we want to hear from you. 🔗 buff.ly/uA0WoVL

As well as opportunities within the GCVS team, we have some new jobs on our noticeboard - check out roles with @povertyalliance.org, Antonine All Stars, SEMDC, Lambhill Stables and City Property. Noticeboard 👉 bit.ly/boardposts GCVS Jobs 👉 bit.ly/4eevi0G

🧵1/3 🎖️ Help us improve the domestic abuse response for military families 🎖️ With the support of the Army Benevolent Fund, we’re working to strengthen the support available to victim/survivors of domestic abuse from serving and veteran families.