All parents have hard times bringing up kids and if someone is struggling #itsoktoask if you can help.

But if you’re really worried about persistent problems and #childneglect, don’t wait to take action.

Bletherbox - FIND OUT ALL ABOUT IT! Information sessions now available..

EDVA is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chief Officer to succeed Alex Meikle on his retirement early next year.

EDC Community Planning and Partnership team are leading consultations to support community led planning and regeneration of our Place Areas:

Auchinairn, Harestanes & Hillhead, Lennoxtown and Twechar.

They would like to invite you  to attend a session to find out more about the Locality Plan Bletherbox tool. 

The Investing in Communities Fund aims to support community anchor organisations based in the places they serve by delivering activity across the following four areas for action in our most disadvantaged and fragile communities across Scotland:

The Scottish Government wants to ensure that people with direct experience of food insecurity have opportunities to contribute to the national plan on ending the need for food banks in a safe and supportive environment.

East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action COVID-19 response

Information on Third sector activity during pandemic

Join us on 23rd November. Please see the eventbrite link below.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/share-sustain-shape-volunteering-and-the-empowerment-of-people-tickets-207815350307

COMMUNITY REMOBILISATION FUND NOW OPEN

Grant now available in East Dunbartonshire of up to £3000 per organsation Supporting Mental Health & Wellbeing activities in East Dunbartonshire. Connecting People. Physical Activity Learning New Skills .Volunteering & Mindfulness.

Read more to access guidance notes and application form.

Closing Date 30th November

Yesterday, the Scottish Government made available all the materials for the refresh GIRFEC consultations. There are two consultations, one public, focussed on Assessment of Wellbeing, and the second is a stakeholder consultation. 

Kiltwalk2021 - Kilt walkers smashed the record, smashed the Passion and above all Smashed the support from all donors. Kiltwalk is crediting £11,695.40 to GRACE.

www.graceaftercare.org/projects for all the events now back up and running.