Arran Community and Voluntary Service
Links
Social Security Scotland
This shareholders toolkit is designed to help you share information on the Best Start Grant Pregnancy and Baby Payment.
Third Sector Interface
Our TSI partner, The Ayrshire Community Trust, has a links page providing access to information pages for North Ayrshire.
www.theayrshirecommunitytrust.co.uk
Arran Community Council
Arran's Community Council website holds much information on local issues, as well as local implications of National legislation.
www.arrancommunitycouncil.org.uk
Community Planning Partnership
See North Ayrshire Council's pages on the Community Planning Partnership for minutes of meetings
www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Ayrshire Health Partnership
The community Ayrshire Health Partnership website offers information on support services, consultations, workshops, events and more.
www.ayrshirehealthpartnerships.org.uk
NHS Ayrshire and Arran
NHS Ayrshire and Arran publish minutes of the North Ayrshire Community Health Partnership forum
www.nhsaaa.net
The Adult Protection Committee
The Adult Protection Committee's biennial report to the Scottish Government can be viewed via the link.
www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
The Community Retailing Network
The Community Retailing Network offers networking, support and advice for those involved in a community-run retailing organisation, such as a post office, petrol station or village shop.
www.communityretailing.co.uk
Rural Housing Service
The Rural Housing Service is a charity which can offer communities practical advice and support with rural housing problems.
www.ruralhousingscotland.org
Plain English
The Plain English website offers help with using language effectively and simply. They have free guides available online.
www.plainenglish.co.uk/free-guides.html
Fairtrade Arran
Fairtrade on Arran is the group which has established Arran as a Fairtrade island in 2008 and works to promote Fairtrade's profile in commerce and education.
www.arranfairtrade.com
Voluntary Health Scotland
Voluntary Health Scotland is a UK wide network of voluntary health organisations
www.vhscotland.org.uk
The Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament website has up to date listings of parliamentary debates, bills and more.
www.scottish.parliament.uk
North Ayrshire Council Publication Scheme
In line with the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, North Ayrshire Council are obliged to operate a Publication Scheme, which means to us that the minutes of their meetings, committee reports and much more besides can all be viewed on their website, free of charge. If you need help finding specific information, or want it in another format, call the Records Manager on 01294 324278
www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Argyll & the Islands Community Regional web portal
providing practical and downloadable information
www.argyllcommunities.org
Rural Community Gateway
First stop for rural news, information & networking
www.ruralgateway.org.uk
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
SCVO provides a wide range of information, training and support to the voluntary sector in Scotland. Subscribing to their e-newsletter will gain you access to Essential Holyrood, an at-a-glance guide to the latest parliamentary debates.
www.scvo.org
Learn Direct Scotland
Want to learn something, but you don't know What it is or where to find out about local courses & distance learning?
www.learndirectscotland.com
Scottish Community Foundation
Scottish Community Foundation helps individuals and anyone who wants to give something back to the community. They are also a gateway to applying for grants to organisations and charities that want to create a lasting impact in their community.
www.scottishcf.org
Creative Scotland
The lead body for the funding, development & advocacy of the arts in Scotland.
www.creativescotland.com
Awards for All
Awards grants for people to take part in art, sport, heritage and community activities, and projects that promote education, the environment and health in the local community.
www.awardsforall.org.uk/scotland
‘Looking 4 Funding’ North Ayrshire Council
Provides information on grants and funding which is available to the voluntary and community sector, businesses and social enterprises. The link will take you to a portal to other funding services.
www.open4socialenterprise.info
Scottish Executive
Strategic funding of voluntary organisations
www.scotland.gov.uk
Big Lottery Fund
Hands out half the good causes money from the National Lottery & committed to bringing real improvements to communities and the lives of people most in need.
www.biglotteryfund.org.uk
Arran Medical Group
Arran Medical Group delivers primary health care on the Isle of Arran, as well as a full spectrum of additional services including out-of-hours care, medical input to Arran War Memorial Hospital, A&E, BASICS prehospital care and police surgeon work.
http://www.arranmedical.co.uk/
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