Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire

📌We have updated some of our outreach times and places @CitAdviceScot @vaerenf @EastRenCouncil @YourVoiceInver @inverclyde @BarrheadHousing @includeme2club

👉Benefit applications, Benefit checks, Universal Credit, Local support and much more! Pop along and see Angela tomorrow at our outreach in Barrhead @vaerenf

Please see attached our updated outreach dates and times @EastRenCouncil @YourVoiceInver @inverclyde @CitAdviceScot @vaerenf @includeme2club

Under the #DisclosureAct, from 1 April 2025 the PVG scheme becomes a legal requirement. Don't worry, there's still time to prepare and we're here to help! Find out all the latest info in our December update here: volunteerscotland.net/news/disclosur…

Details of all our outreach sessions this week. Please pop along to see our advisers for help with Benefits, Utility, Debt, Employment or any Consumer issues you might have #advice

If you or a loved one receive care categorised as non-residential care, such as support with shopping, social supports, community services or meals, please complete this survey by 10am, 25 Nov orlo.uk/Oq5ne More on this at orlo.uk/c9Iv3

Pop along to see us tomorrow @vaerenf

To get up to £300 in Winter Fuel Payment this year, make sure you apply for Pension Credit before the Dec 21st. Call the Pension Service on 0800 99 1234 or if you need additional help call us on 0141 881 2032 #pensioncredits

ℹ️ This week is Care Experienced Week #CEW24 Young people who are care & justice experienced can now get a special support package How to refer a young person 👇 @CYCJScotland bit.ly/3yhajKn Helpful resources 👇 young.scot/campaigns/supp…

FUNDING We are pleased to share further updates about the phased reopening of Our Funds. Full details below 👇 therobertsontrust.org.uk/news-and-blogs…

Unfortunately, we’re still having issues with our phonelines 😔 If you need to reach us, please email hello@va-er.org.uk or visit our hubs in Barrhead or Clarkston (open until 3pm). We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Don't forget to visit (and share with anyone who may need it) our online Cost of Living Supports Directory to find information on community organisations in #EastRenfrewshire, offering help with food and essentials, and other cost of living supports. eastrencommunityhub.org.uk/cost-of-living…

This week marks #ChallengePovertyWeek and today we’re highlighting the incredible efforts of Community & Volunteers in tackling poverty. 📽️Watch the video about one of our community projects, Nelly Boxes Baby Bank, helping families across our communities💜youtube.com/watch?v=FJN5Ik…

Now Open– Way Forward Fund Supporting children, young people & families affected by drugs & alcohol. ⭐Open to partnerships of 3rd sector & statutory orgs ⭐£250k max over 3 years To apply, please contact the Corra team for a chat - wffp@corra.scot ow.ly/jmGL50TB0HF

🧵10/ @vaerenf application process is open with grants: Small up to £2,000 closes 29 Nov Medium £2,001 up to 10,000 closes 30 Sept & 28 Oct Large £10,001 up to £25,000/£50,000 closes 22 Nov va-er.org.uk/communities-we…

🆕 Young people who are care & justice experienced can now get a special support package How to refer a young person 👇 @CYCJScotland bit.ly/3yhajKn We worked with care experienced young people to put together a page of helpful resources 👇 young.scot/campaigns/supp…

FUNDING We are pleased to share some further updates on the reopening of our funds. Full details > therobertsontrust.org.uk/news-and-blogs…

👋The Way Forward for Families Partnership is re-opening a week today – Thurs 19th Open to 3rd & public sector partnerships, supporting children, young people & families affected by drugs and alcohol. Delivered in partnership by Corra & @ScotGov 👀🗓️More info coming soon…