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The SCVO Digital Participation Charter Fund has opened again, which aims to support digital skills within organisation's core services. Click the link below to go to the main funding page for the eligibility. It closes on 3rd November at 12pm
The Digital Participation Charter Fund is back for it’s 9th round of funding, supported by @digitalscots and @cellnextelecoms. Apply now for up to £10,000 to embed digital upskilling in your organisation. ⏰Deadline 3 Nov at 12pm ⬇️ buff.ly/46uZ1NM
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Don’t give a scammer a happy Christmas. Treat unexpected emails, texts, phone calls and posts with caution and if in doubt, call the person or organisation they claim to come from, on the number you know to be correct getsafeonline.org/christmas #RenSafeOnline #OnlineSafety
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Join AbilityNet in partnership with @BTGroup on 12 December at 1pm for a webinar on How to Avoid the 12 Scams of Christmas.
Learn valuable tips to protect yourself and those less tech-savy from common online scams that peak during the festive season: abilitynet-org-uk.zoom.us/we…
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For all individuals and organisations planning inclusive digital services and support, the newly launched SCVO Digital Inclusion Roadmap for Scotland is a must read
Yesterday we launched the Digital inclusion roadmap for Scotland, as we look to make digital inclusion everyone’s responsibility.
Read our latest blog from @sallyld on how we can make this a reality, and the challenges we face: scvo.scot/p/86534/2023/11/22…
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🔔 Connecting Scotland’s funding opportunities for capital grants to support device lending libraries and housing providers have been extended until Monday 27 November.
If you were thinking about applying there's still time! Find out more and apply ⬇️ buff.ly/3EixVNU
Get Online Week is now in its 17th year! Where does the time go? This is a campaign run by Good Things Foundation to bring together events helping to tackle the digital divide, and runs from 16-22nd October #GetOnlineWeek #NationalDataBank uk.getonlineweek.com/
Been looking for #AI top tips? Look no further getsafeonline.org/ai for a clear explanation of AI and good advice on how to use it safely
If you or your organisation are working with digital learners, SCVO have a free webinar on Monday 24th July at 2pm for a 45 minute session on 'What are Essential Digital Skills?'. Still time to book a space here: scvo.scot/events/a1v3z00000J…
Renfrewshire residents: There are only seven days left to give your feedback on Renfrewshire Council customer services, including the methods of contact. The survey closes on 17th July
We've launched a survey asking residents for their feedback and ideas on how we provide customer services. Their feedback will help shape our new customer service strategy.
The survey is open until 17 July: engagerenfrewshire.uk.engage…
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Funding is available from CyberScotland, between 5K to 50K, for organisations to support cyber resilience with specific at risk groups. Click below to find out the details and apply - The deadline is Monday 24th July
📣 @scotgov & CyberScotland funding initiative is currently open for proposals!
This initiative is to enhance #cyberawareness within specific target groups.
Submit your proposal now for this exceptional funding opportunity➡️ bit.ly/448miEm
#Cyber #CyberScotland
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There's still time to vote for your favourite #ScotCharityAwards finalist!
Cast your vote to help decide which of our 32 inspiring finalist will become SCVO's next People's Choice Award winner!
Vote now: buff.ly/3MNd6zb
There are currently two digital funds available through SCVO, The Digital Pioneers Housing Fund, and the Digital Pioneers Mental Health Fund, both offering up to 50K for successful applicants. Both close on 26th May 2023, read more here: grants.funding.scot/s/fundin…
On Sunday 23rd April 2023 at 3pm the UK government is testing the new emergency alerts system which covers the whole UK. A test alarm will sound at 3pm sent to 4g and 5g phones, and will sound regardless of silent mode gov.uk/alerts
With consumers facing broadband price hikes of between 13-15% this April, many people are unaware that they are eligible for social tariff broadband packages to make savings. Most cover universal credit and pension credit, but check for eligibility here: ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms…
This great digital strategy post with Renfrewshire Council closes tomorrow so get your applications in fast if you are applying!
Fantastic opportunity to build digital services and strategy with a great team, please share! - closing date is 07/04 #DigiRen #DigitalRenfrewshire
Digital Strategy Delivery Manager (Permanent) - | Renfrewshire Council | myjobscotland myjobscotland.gov.uk/council… via @myjobscotland
A free Community and Volunteer Fair is on Friday 31st March at the Paisley Lagoon between 1-3.30pm. We'll have a digital stall set up for anyone looking for some help with learning or using digital devices #DigiRen #digitalinclusion #Renfrewshire
ALT Community & Volunteer Fair Poster, event is at the Paisley Lagoon on Friday 31st March between 1-3.30pm and is free for all ages. There are lots of stalls set up by local organisations including 'Get Creative with Create Paisley', 'Feel the Beat with Erskine Arts', Sow a seed and grow your passion for plants and lots more. Partners include Roar: Connections for Life, Engage Renfrewshire, OneRen, Renfrewshire HSCP and Renfrewshire Community Health and Wellbeing Fund.
Fantastic opportunity to build digital services and strategy with a great team, please share! - closing date is 07/04 #DigiRen #DigitalRenfrewshire
Digital Strategy Delivery Manager (Permanent) - | Renfrewshire Council | myjobscotland myjobscotland.gov.uk/council… via @myjobscotland
#connect23 is a series of free, one-day events, that will bring people together to learn and talk about the brilliant digital inclusion and digital evolution work happening in Scotland. Go to scvo.scot/support/digital/di… to read more and book a space
Job Opportunity - Digital Champions Co-ordinator working with OneRen, open for applications until January 29th oneren.org/work-with-us/join…
So excited to share this fantastic #DigitalInclusion job opportunity. #Renfrewshire working together to close the digital divide! Come join us #DigiRen oneren.org/work-with-us/join…
@DigiScot #Share @Digi_ren @RenLibraries @RenHSCP @EngageNews1 @RoarConnections @ACommunities
Grants of up to £10k for small, local organisations helping people at risk of drug related death to connect digitally are available through Digital Lifelines. More info here grantmanager.force.com/fundi…
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