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We study, research, evaluate, learn and share.

We want the charity sector to improve the crucial work it does, helping disadvantaged people and communities across Scotland. We believe that through collaboration, development and innovation we will achieve this goal. We challenge established thinking and rigorously evaluate our methods. We are constantly learning and we share what we learn. By being the best we can be, we help our charities to become effective, powerful, and innovative.

COVID-19 FAQ for charity employers

A comprehensive resource for charity employers produced in response to questions raised in Inspiring Scotland Charity Chairs Forum. Produced August 2020. Note: These FAQs have been produced in collaboration with CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP, and are intended for general guidance purposes only. No reliance should be placed on these FAQs, and independent legal

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COVID-19 intelligence gathering: Reflections from our thematic areas

As part of our ongoing commitment to gathering intelligence and sharing knowledge during the pandemic, we’ve been spotlighting our learning across policy areas and thematic sectors we support. These slides outline some of our key reflections, response so far, and some priorities areas of focus for ten of our funds. If you would like to

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Glossary – Third Sector jargon-busting

Inspiring Scotland’s guide to Third Sector jargon for charity leaders.

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Resource: COVID-19 Emergency Funding Summary

A guide to the some of the sources of emergency funding available to charities and third sector organisations during the COVID-19 pandemic, with links to full information and fund application. Up-to-date as of April 6, 2020. Check SCVO Funding Hub for regular updates

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Resource: Covid-19 weekly intelligence gathering

Each week Inspiring Scotland staff produce a Covid-19 intelligence report providing an overview of the key issues being reported by the 300 charities Inspiring Scotland supports across its funds. These initially were developed as an internal resource to help highlight issues as they emerge, help to predict what is needed in the months ahead, and

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Resource: Inspiring Scotland Guidance for Chairs & Trustees

A guide to issues charity chairs and trustees should be aware of during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics covered include governance, communications, OSCR reporting, and holding meetings remotely.

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Resource: Mental Health & Wellbeing toolkit

A guide to cultivating positive mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. Includes links to a range of material on remote working guidance, keeping active, staying safe online, and keeping entertained at home. Also signposted are a comprehensive variety of mental health services and guidance, plus resources on mindfulness, meditation, nutrition and

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Resource: Practitioner Guide to Outdoor Play based Learning

A quick guide featuring 7 outdoor play based learning ideas to try during Covid-19  

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Scottish Tech Army: free digital help & advice during COVID-19

Entrepreneur Peter Jaco, co-founder of the Scottish Tech Army explains how his volunteer force of technologist can help charities and public sector organisations with any coronavirus-related challenges they might be facing – free of charge. When Alistair Forbes and I launched the Scottish Tech Army (STA) on 28 April, we had no idea it would

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