Caithness Voluntary Group
Caithness Voluntary Group exists to support the voluntary sector in Caithness by representing and supporting voluntary groups and individuals interested in or actively volunteering, facilitating co-operation, and enabling citizens to access the decision making processes affecting their community.
It aims to present the common policies and concerns of voluntary organisations, to develop new ways of responding to need in partnership with statutory and other health, social work, education, environmental and recreation agencies and others concerned with the social and economic regeneration of the area.
Caithness Voluntary Group is a partner in the Highland Third Sector Partnership Highland Third Sector Partnership - www.htspinterface.org.uk/
The HTSP formed from a partnership which involved eight existing members from across the Highland region. The interface was formalised in 2012 and was officially launched on the 4th of March 2013. The Third Sector Interface works together with the eight partners to deliver, amongst other services, four specific themes of work as agreed with the Scottish Government:
Volunteering Development
Social Enterprise Development
Supporting and Developing a Strong Third Sector
Building the Third Sector Relationship with Community Plan
Alan Tait - Senior Development Officer
Yvonne Hendry yvonne[AT]cvg.org.uk
Catherine Patterson volunteering[AT]cvg.org.uk
Admin, Office services - get your photo copying and printing.
Open Monday & Wednesday 9:30 - 2pm
Mobile
07961224936
E-mail
office@cvg.org.uk.
Postal Address
Caithness Voluntary Group
Pulteney Centre
Argyle Suite
Huddart Street
Wick
Caithness
KW1 5BA
News for Caithness Voluntary Group
Caithness Voluntary Group Has Moved
Caithness Voluntary Group has moved to a new home. Leaving Telford Street to go to Pulteney House.
Online Meetings And Security
We are all used now with taking part in online meetings and these have been vital to enable us all to get on with our projects. One issue that has arisen is around privacy.
Caithness Voluntary Group AGM 13 February 2024
The Caithness Voluntary Group Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 13th February 2024 at 7pm in Watten Village Hall. AGM 2023 Agenda.Caithness Voluntary Group are Moving To Help Reduce Running Costs
Some exciting news that CVG are moving premises. After nearly 20 years at Telford house we will, from the start of April, be renting space at the Pulteney Centre in Wick.Funding Opportunities From Caithness Funds Updated
There have been a growing number of funds available to groups in Caithness in recent years with more to come as more wind farms come on stream. The problem for anyone looking for funding is where to start.
Caithness Voluntary Group Success With Loneliness Funding Award
Caithness Voluntary Group is one of 53 projects awarded a share of £3.2 million fund set up to tackle loneliness by Scottish Government. Activities delivered by the organisations include community choirs, walking football, Men's Sheds and volunteering opportunities.Volunteer Recruitment Drop-In Event
Do you need to recruit new Volunteers For your organisation? CVG are organising a drop-in event in Multitown Peoples Project on Wednesday 4th May. This is an opportunity for you to come along in person and or send in leaflets and information about your volunteering opportunities.Funding Opportunity Reminder From Caithness Voluntary Group
Beatrice Partnership Fund has reopened for the final time. The fund supports projects that are based in the East Coast of Caithness and Sutherland plus the following Community Council areas in Rosshire, Edderton, Tain, Inver and Tarbat.CVG Funding update November 2020
Robertson Trust is now open for applications. The funds available are: Wee Grants For constituted community groups and charities with an annual income of less than £25,000 Funding of up to £2,000 for one year only Could cover revenue* or capital costs to support your work.Third Sector Master Classes - Free
HTSI are very excited to bring you a series of Monday Masterclasses, training centred around supporting community groups. Set up a new group recently? Working to support your community? Want an update on current best practice in supporting community groups? Then HTSI's FREE Monday masterclasses are for you! Julie at Caithness Voluntary Group is doing two of these classes that are open to everyone in the Highlands and are free.If you contact this Organisation, please let them know, you found them in the Community.Caithness.Org
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