We are now accepting applications for the 2017/2018 Scotland’s Winter Festivals Grant Fund. Grants of up to £1,000 are available for community groups to hold St Andrew’s Day, Hogmanay and Burns Night events. More information, guidelines and application forms are available here. The Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology Grant Fund is also still open […]
MEMO+ Voting in the UK General Election 2017
This issue of MEMO+ contains important information on how to register to vote and the voting process for the General Election, to select Members of the UK Parliament, which will take place on Thursday 8 June 2017.
Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology – What’s Happening
Many of you will already be aware of the Scottish Government’s Themed Year programme and indeed have joined the celebrations in previous years. We are so fortunate in Scotland to have the most fascinating and inspiring history and heritage on our doorsteps, bringing the spirit of Scotland alive which is why the latest in the […]
Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology Small Grants Fund
BEMIS Scotland in collaboration with the Scottish Government is delighted to announce the commencement of a programme which invites multicultural communities across Scotland to join the celebration of the 2017 Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology and Scottish Winter Festivals 2017/18. The programme, which is being supported by a £64,680 funding contribution from the Scottish […]
Modern Apprenticeships, Careers & Volunteering Event 2017
A fantastic opportunity to engage with a variety of training providers across over 80 sectors including Police Scotland and Scottish Ambulance Service. Learn more about applying for Modern Apprenticeships, gain information on volunteering with Human Appeal and many other organisations to enhance your career prospects. Monday 23rd January 2017 | Glasgow City Chambers | 9:30–16:30 Free […]
2017 Year of History, Heritage & Archaeology Questionnaire
2017 has been designated the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology (YHHA). The Scottish Government will be producing a newsletter to keep you up to date with activities and events related to the Year in the hope it will assist with establishing and developing relationships across networks. To help them understand how you currently use […]
VALLEY European Award
The VALLEY (Validation System in Lifelong Learning Experiences of Youth Volunteering) project organises a European award that addresses associations in Europe to present their initiatives regarding validation of learning outcomes. are you working with volunteers? do you support them in validating their competences acquired or do you have an innovative idea? If you answer positively […]
Job Vacancy: Capacity Development Officer
BEMIS is looking to add to the core staff already in place with the following post: Capacity Development Officer £24,000 (pro rata) 25 hours per week Funded until June 2017 A key post to assist in the development and delivery of BEMIS objectives in relation to race equality and community development: Will be working closely […]
Year of Innovation, Architecture & Design, and Scottish Winter Festivals Grant Fund
BEMIS Scotland in collaboration with the Scottish Government is delighted to announce the commencement of a new programme which invites multicultural communities across Scotland to join the celebration of the 2016 Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design and the 2016/17 Winter Festivals. The new programme, which is being supported by a £54,000 funding contribution from […]
BEMIS response to the EU referendum
BEMIS Scotland are the national intermediary umbrella body for the diverse ethnic minority voluntary sector in Scotland. While acknowledging that a majority of citizens in the UK—who had the democratic franchise in this referendum—have voted to leave the European Union we must similarly acknowledge that the majority of people in Scotland voted to remain. BEMIS, […]
