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Supporting Scotland's Children:

• Thursday 23 October 2025

Disclosure Scotland are asking organisations to notify them when a PVG scheme member stops carrying out a regulated role with their organisation.

• Thursday 23 October 2025

Volunteering encourages people feel connected in their community and to support their local groups and organisations. For some it can also lead to employment.

• Monday 29 September 2025

Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO) is the Third Sector Interface (TSI) for Orkney. It is our role to support and develop the local third sector.

• Monday 29 September 2025

This consultation aims to understand whether the relationship between community led health organisations (community and voluntary sector) and Public Health partners has changed over the last 3 years.

• Monday 29 September 2025

The Code of Fundraising Practice for the UK has been revised and is currently in the implementation stage.

• Monday 29 September 2025

The Scottish Government is currently reviewing the Community Right to Buy and is holding 2 online events for community organisations. The dates/times are: Event 1:

• Wednesday 17 September 2025

Rising global temperatures are raising sea levels and increasing the frequency and severity of storms.

• Tuesday 16 September 2025

Orkney residents are invited to take part in a survey to understand public awareness about dementia, brain health and local support.

• Friday 5 September 2025

Membership of the PVG scheme is now a legal requirement for individuals carrying out a regulated role in Scotland.

• Thursday 4 September 2025

The Learning Link is dedicated to adult and family learning. It offers a free service to gain new skills and increase self confidence. The Learning Link can help anyone who wants to:

• Wednesday 27 August 2025

The young people from the Orkney Youth Local Action Group (YLAG) selected, packed and delivered bags with back-to-school essentials to Stromness Academy.

• Monday 25 August 2025