Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface
Argyll and Bute Council · 4 February 2025
Back to Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group — 4 February 2025 and its agenda
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Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface (TSI) update – Jan 2025 Third Sector Support Advisor (TSSA) Cowal and Bute Janis Marshall Reilly: janismarshallreilly@argylltsi.org.uk Update from: Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface (ABTSI) Third Sector Support Advisor for Cowal and Bute: Janis Marshall Reilly janismarshallreilly@argylltsi.org.uk Facebook page for Cowal and Bute TSI news can be found by clicking here. This update covers the period from 15th Oct 2024 to 24th Jan 2025. TSI activity for quarter three 2024-2025 has included: - CEO Takki Sulaiman’s contribution to TSI Scotland Network’s document calling on The Scottish Government to instigate Public Service Reform with the Third Sector at its heart when preparing its December Budget. Focus was on four asks: 1. Invest in collaborative third sector delivery models to support public sector reform 2. Fairer funding to enable the systems change the Scottish Government seeks 3. Direct funding to communities that is shaped by local people and groups 4. Support the TSI Scotland Network to lead on change and fund it to do so. The budget’s publication demonstrated support for TSI Scotland Network’s asks. However, the method of investment in reform and change was unclear. Argyll and Bute TSI’s CEO Takki Sulaiman’s response is available to read here. - launching Argyll and Bute Resilience and Transformation Fund. - planning Day Services for Older People review. - wellbeing Development Manager; Art of Hosting - promotion of Winter Welcome Spaces - launch of VOY Awards 2025 - supporting member organisations and the wider community - planning for our next business plan and new strategy. Cowal and Bute Janis Marshall Reilly: Third Sector Support Advisor (TSSA) for Cowal and Bute - supporting local organisations with funding, crisis management, governance matters and event planning. - co-ordination and hosting of Volunteer Conference Cowal. Morning session for Third Sector colleagues had 43 in attendance, covering 29 organisations.
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Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface (TSI) update – Jan 2025 Third Sector Support Advisor (TSSA) Cowal and Bute Janis Marshall Reilly: janismarshallreilly@argylltsi.org.uk Afternoon marketplace event (open to the public) had 29 organisations take a stall. - panel member for Argyll and Bute Befrienders Interviews re new Bute and Cowal post. - attended OSCR training regarding Changes to Charity Law in Scotland. - attended local meetings and events including Live Argyll Active Schools Walk and Talk, All Our Children Network meeting, Bute and Cowal Community Learning and Development Partners meeting, Community Justice Interventions and Support Directory meeting, Argyll and Bute Visitor Levy update, Poverty Alliance Breakfast Briefing regarding Rural Transport, Challenging Rural Poverty in Scotland and Taking Action on Rural Poverty update workshops, Adult Health and Wellbeing Network meeting, ALIenergy Fuel Poverty Awareness Session. Funding - Argyll and Bute Resilience and Transformation Fund (closing date 3rd February 2025) The TSI (on behalf of the Argyll and Bute LAG) launched a small, targeted fund to support Argyll and Bute’s Third Sector Organisations (TSOs), specifically those classified as community anchor organisations, to transform the way they work at a time of significant financial challenge. There is currently up to £50,000 available in five awards of up to £10,000. Applications can be via one of two funding routes: a. The Resilience Fund – This fund is suitable for groups who are currently facing a funding shortfall. Up to £2,500 will be spend on specialist support and consultancy to change the focus of a business model and reduce costs to a sustainable level in the short term. The balance up to £10,000 (including the £2,500 on specialist support) can be used to fund interim operating costs to ensure an organisation’s continued solvency and survival. b. The Transformation Fund - This fund is suitable for groups who are likely to face a funding shortfall within the next 12 months but have time to explore a new approach to their sustainability. Up to £2,500 will be spend on specialist support and consultancy to change the focus of a business model. The balance up to £10,000 (including the £2,500 on specialist support) can be used to fund costs that will help to facilitate an organisation’s transformation towards a sustainable business model. Further info on the fund can be found by clicking here. Other sources of funding can also be accessed via the same website: www.argylltsi-funding.org.uk
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Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface (TSI) update – Jan 2025 Third Sector Support Advisor (TSSA) Cowal and Bute Janis Marshall Reilly: janismarshallreilly@argylltsi.org.uk Day Services for Older People Review In March 2024, the Integration Joint Board requested a full review of day services/supports for older adults in Argyll and Bute. The direction was to carry out this review removing the threat of cuts or service closure from the existing services. However, the financial situation of the IJB (in line with other IJBs) is one of increasing costs and demands and reduced allocation of funding, meaning that overall savings need to be made. The timeline is to complete the review in mid-2025. The TSI on behalf of the HSCP has commissioned a local research agency (GLIC) to map and audit services with the intention of supporting the development of a new community-based approach (to Day Supports and Day Services for Older Adults in Argyll and Bute) that reduces the disparities in service provision across different localities. A wide stakeholder group has been established to oversee the research and make recommendations. This group includes: representatives of existing services, carers, third sector services, staff, older adults, dementia services and the HSCP. Wellbeing Development Manager The TSI hosts a Wellbeing Development Manager post funded by the HSCP and Macmillan Cancer Support under the Living Well Workstream. The postholder is focussing on developing ways of working that promotes wellbeing in communities by building sustainable and trusting local partnerships. There are currently three workstreams. The first, called the Art of Hosting, focuses on spreading the tools needed to have meaningful conversations about the choices, challenges and solutions facing our communities. The second is bringing about a Walking Development post in conjunction with Paths for All. The third workstream is looking at building joint and integrated referral and information processes to make it easier to access support and this project is called One Front Door. Click this link for more information: Living Well Partnership Winter Welcome Spaces A list of venues providing access to winter welcome spaces can be found here: www.argylltsi.org/warm-spaces The site is searchable via each of the four administrative areas of Argyll and Bute
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Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface (TSI) update – Jan 2025 Third Sector Support Advisor (TSSA) Cowal and Bute Janis Marshall Reilly: janismarshallreilly@argylltsi.org.uk Volunteer of the Year Awards 2025: nominate now! Nominations for Volunteer of the Year 2025 are now open. This annual opportunity to celebrate the vital contribution of Volunteers across the region will this year take place on the 6th of June at Rosslea Hall Hotel in Helensburgh. Nominations for 17 awards across 13 categories will close on 18th April, so do spread the word! The awards include categories kindly sponsored by Live Argyll and Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership. CLICK HERE TO: Meet the Team - Argyll & Bute Third Sector Interface CLICK HERE TO READ ALL ABOUT AND JOIN THE: Employee/Volunteer Assistance Programme END OF UPDATE