Based in the seaside town of Saltcoats, The Ayrshire Community Trust forms part of the North Ayrshire TSI (Third Sector Interface) along with Arran Community and Voluntary Service. Our mission: To deliver programmes and projects that make a difference to people’s lives by encouraging, supporting, and promoting community action.
Find out more about the Team who work behind the scenes at The Ayrshire Community Trust
📢 Disclosure Scotland Update – Temporary PVG Fee WaiverThe Scottish Government will cover the cost of PVG Scheme applications for eligible social care workers for applications submitted between 1st August 2026 and 31st July 2027.The waiver applies to eligible workers taking up a new job or new position within commissioned social care services in the private, voluntary and independent sectors.Eligible roles include managers, supervisors, practitioners and support workers working across areas such as:🔹 Care homes and care at home🔹 Day care and respite services🔹 Housing support🔹 Adult placement services🔹 Residential and secure accommodation for children and young people🔹 Eligible Personal Assistants💷 This means eligible applicants will not have to pay the usual £18 existing member or £59 new member PVG fee.⚠️ Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) roles are not included.Those applying through Volunteer Scotland Disclosure Services (VSDS) should apply as normal and include “FSC” alongside the job title in the Position Applied For field.📧 Questions about the waiver can be directed to socialcarefairwork@gov.scot.
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📢 Volunteer Management TrainingTACT are offering a series of practical Volunteer Management Training sessions for anyone involved in managing or supporting volunteers.Each session will focus on a key area of effective volunteer management, providing practical tools and strategies to help strengthen volunteer programmes and engagement.📅 Upcoming sessions:🔹 24th September – Planning Strategically for Volunteer Involvement🔹 8th October – Effective Volunteer Recruitment🔹 24th October – Matching Volunteers to Roles and Tasks🔹 19th November – Increasing Volunteer Effectiveness through Training🔹 26th November – Supporting and Supervising Skills⏰ 10am – 2.30pmParticipants can attend one or all of the sessions, depending on their needs and areas of interest.🎟️ All bookings must be made through Ticket Tailor – simply scan the QR code on the poster to book.📞 01294 443044📧 info@tact.scot
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📢 One Week Left to Apply – GSK Irvine Local Community AwardsThere is still time for local organisations to apply for the annual GSK Irvine Local Community Awards, with applications closing on 31st August 2026.The awards support organisations within the local community that are making a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of local people. 💙📅 Application deadline: 31st August 2026Eligible organisations are encouraged to submit their application through the GSK online portal before the deadline.⚠️ Please note: GSK moved to a new application portal in March 2025. Organisations that did not apply last year will need to create a new profile before submitting an application.🔗 Full details, including eligibility criteria and how to apply, can be found on the GSK website.www.gsk.com/en-gb/responsibility/grants-and-donations/#eligibleorganisationsSuccessful applications and levels of financial support will be determined by a judging panel of GSK Irvine employees, with final decisions expected to be communicated during October.
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❤️ Volunteer with St John Scotland – Ayrshire & ArranSt John Scotland are looking for CPR Volunteers across Ayrshire to help give people in local communities the skills and confidence to act in an emergency.They are looking for friendly, confident volunteers who enjoy engaging with others and would like to make a real difference in their community.❤️ Help others learn vital CPR skills🙌 Get involved in your local community📚 Full training will be providedInterested in getting involved?🔗 Visit stjohnscotland.org.uk/volunteer-roles to find out more and apply.
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📢 Office Closure NoticePlease note that the TACT office will be closed until 11am tomorrow, Thursday 27th August, due to essential office works.The office will reopen as normal from 11am.We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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The Garnock Valley Lochshore Games are taking place on Saturday 19th September at Lochshore Park! 🎉Young people aged 11+ from across the Garnock Valley are invited along for an afternoon packed with activities, including:🔴 Highland Games themed activities🎪 Community stalls🍴 Free food🥁 GV Pipe & Drum Band🎉 And much more!📅 Saturday 19th September 2026⏰ 1pm – 4pm📍 Lochshore ParkA great opportunity for local young people to get involved, try something different and enjoy an afternoon of fun! 🙌📧 For more information, contact garnockvalleylocality@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
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