Hawick Out and About Group asked older people in the Burnfoot area what would help them to stay connected. People said that having somewhere to rest when they are out…
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Berwickshire Association of Voluntary Service (BAVS) has been commissioned by Preston & Abbey Community Trust (PACT) to carry out a community consultation in the area of Abbey St Bathans, Bonkyl…
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YouthBorders is the network of voluntary and community-based youth organisations in the Scottish Borders, supporting and promoting good quality youth work. It is currently looking for a Development Officer (Membership)…
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Borderers are being asked to support the UK’s biggest free to spectate event this September by volunteering as ‘Race Makers’. A number of volunteering opportunities are available on Sunday 8th…
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A Borders charity that helps people who have been affected by acquired brain injury, has just moved into a new base in Galashiels. Headway Borders offers support to those with…
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The Scottish Borders has again featured in the latest round of grants from The Robertson Trust. A total of £530,500 has been awarded to 33 organisations across Scotland. They include…
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Berwickshire’s Hazel Smith, founder of Re-Tweed, has been shortlisted in the Social Enterprise Champion category in this year’s Social Enterprise Awards. Re-Tweed is an award-winning social enterprise based in Eyemouth…
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Preston and Abbey Community Trust (PACT) is hosting a Family Fun Day and Raft Race on Sunday 18th August. It takes place from 2-4.30pm on the riverbank below the Old…
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Scottish Borders Council has launched a review of the polling districts and polling places used for local and parliamentary elections. The review will run until 7th October, allowing any amendments…
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A social enterprise that works with adults with physical and learning disabilities has been awarded a four-year contract to maintain gardens at homeless accommodation in the Scottish Borders. Scottish Borders…
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Re-Tweed in Eyemouth has released details of its Autumn series of craft, sewing and upcycling workshops. The offer a great opportunity to learn a new skill and to discover your…
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There has been a welcome boost for a number of Scottish Borders organisations this summer, with the latest round of funding awards including a number of local groups. An award…
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Social Enterprise Scotland is calling on organisations in the Scottish Borders to apply for the Social Enterprise Awards 2019. The awards are the biggest celebration of social enterprise in Scotland,…
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FREE training in health and social care
Borders Care Voice has just published its latest training programme, covering August-December this year. It contains details of a range of courses including dementia, adult support and protection, learning disabilities…