These are developed in response to what we have learnt from listening and talking with charities. Our work on #BeConnected, a series of conversations with charities in Perth and Kinross, helped us to design our current grants plus programme.
Through our work on grants plus, we aim to support charities with developing sustainability; enable charities in building capability; encourage innovation and enterprise; be a more impactful and responsive funder for the sector; and build relationships and collaboration in Perth and Kinross. Most of our grants plus activities are delivered in partnership with specialist providers.
Check out our #CharityStory about a recent Grants Plus initiative delivered for Perth based charity Kythe.
Tuesday 9 June 9.30 AM – 1.30 PM – online
This session is aimed at staff and volunteers working in the Third Sector in Perth & Kinross who are supporting neurodivergent children who have developmental trauma.
This training is brought to you by the Third Sector Interface and Regulated Child, funded by the Gannochy Trust.
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Course Description
In this course we will explore;What is neurodivergence; Developmental trauma and the neurodivergent brain – another layer of stress; Creating sensory sensitive environments; Nurturing safe relationships – meeting the child where they are at; Stage not age – understanding the role of executive functions; The self-regulation framework – collaborative problem solving to minimise distress; Using visual supports.
Friday 19 June 10 AM – 12 PM – in person, in Perth
We will explore the strength and benefits of a neurodivergent team, how you can support neurodiversity in your workplace and think about flexible working adjustments and planning to better support your team.
This training is brought to you by the Third Sector Interface and Perth Autism Support, funded by the Gannochy Trust.
Course Description
In this course we will explore:
- What is neurodivergence
- Developmental trauma and the neurodivergent brain – another layer of stress
- Creating sensory sensitive environments
- Nurturing safe relationships – meeting the child where they are at
- Stage not age – understanding the role of executive functions
- The self-regulation framework – collaborative problem solving to minimise distress
- Using visual supports
Monday 8 June 2 PM – 3 PM – online
The TSI are hosting a training session for Leaders of Volunteers in the Third Sector in Perth & Kinross.
This training will provide volunteer leaders with the resources to deal with the end of the volunteering journey in a thoughtful manner.
Fully funded by The Gannochy Trust.
Book on this LINK
The Royal Scottish Geographical Society has developed a two hour on-demand e-learning programme to support foundation level understanding of climate science, climate challenge policies and their impact on your charity, and organisational and personal climate action. The Gannochy Trust Grants Plus programme has provided 25 places on the Climate Solutions Accelerator programme for current Perth & Kinross grant holding charities.
Please complete a Registration Form to request a place on this course.
NHS Education for Scotland provides training resources from the National Trauma Training Programme that are openly available to support all members of the Scottish workforce to meet the vision of: “A trauma informed and responsive nation and workforce, that is capable of recognising where people are affected by trauma and adversity, that is able to respond in ways that prevent further harm and support recovery, and can address inequalities and improve life chances.”
Full programme is available HERE
Register for access to the online on-demand workshop on Trauma Informed practice with Children and Young people HERE
The Gannochy Trust Grants Plus programme is offering free places on the Cranfield Trust Mentoring and Consultancy programme. The theme of the consultancy is defined by your needs. Previous projects have included Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Communications Strategy, and a Human Resources Review. You define your needs, and the Cranfield Trust will match you with an appropriate consultant to deliver your project with you. You can read a #CharityStory case study on Cranfield Trust’s recent work with KYTHE in Kinross HERE.
Contact Steven Greig for a chat, or to register your interest in working with an expert consultant. steven.greig@gannochytrust.org.uk 01738 620653
Lead Scotland, a Scottish national charity set up to reduce educational and social exclusion, has developed a range of free on-line and on demand modular training courses to support anyone with an interest in Cyber security (staying safe and secure online), Numeracy and Digital accessibility, with more courses being added in the future. The modules are easy to access and offer quality learning. If you want to take your learning further, they also offer a free SCQF Level 4 online scheduled course – Cyber Fundamentals & Internet Safety a joint award developed in partnership with Education Scotland, funded by the Scottish Government. Dates are arranged once enough delegates have registered their interest.
A range of other free tools and links to other sites is available including Digital Health Checker, Website Safe Check, and an Email Checker to see if your login details have been exposed. Thanks to Lead Scotland for developing these resources.
We expect our grants plus programme to change and develop. All of the activities are evaluated and feedback from participating charities is critical to understanding their impact. Recent elements of grants plus have included:
- masterclasses and one to one consultations on working with boards, led by Aspen People;
- courses on measuring impact, led by Evaluation Support Scotland;
- networking and building connections events, in partnership with Perth and Kinross Association of Voluntary Service (PKAVS);
- a leadership programme for the Third Sector in Perth and Kinross in Partnership with PKAVS;
- mentoring and development work for individual charities, led by The Cranfield Trust; and
- a unique sustainability course, developed in partnership with Graham Reekie and The Lasting Difference.
We also offer funded Perth and Kinross charities free use of our buildings and grounds.
New grants plus activities will be shared by email and in the news section of our website. For more information, or to suggest activities, please contact Steven Greig, Development Manager steven.greig@gannochytrust.org.uk