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Developing outdoor leaders?
Written by Tamsin Morris   
Tuesday, 02 February 2010 11:49

Recognising the need for many community groups and social enterprises to diversify into activities that will bring in both income and tourists, the Scottish Social Enterprise Academy is running a course to help develop leaders in the adventure tourism industry.

Last Updated on Monday, 22 February 2010 12:37
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New training materials for community groups
Written by Chris York   
Monday, 25 January 2010 10:23

An extensive set of training materials to help with managing community assets, is now available to registered members of SCotLaNd, thanks to funding provided by the Community Land Unit at HIE.

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Explore Scotland's sustainability
Written by Tamsin Morris   
Wednesday, 20 January 2010 11:57

The Open University has recently launched a new short course entitled 'Sustainable Scotland'. 

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HIE strengthening communities director receives an OBE
Written by Tamsin Morris   
Wednesday, 20 January 2010 10:34

John Watt, director of the strengthening communities department at Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) received an OBE in the New Year Honours list.

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Online sustainable rural development course
Written by Tamsin Morris   
Thursday, 25 June 2009 15:54

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is promoting a BSc degree course in sustainable rural development which is being delivered entirely on-line.  There's also a range of short courses designed for people already working in community development in rural areas.

Last Updated on Monday, 24 August 2009 11:18
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Free mentoring support for enterprising third sector organisations
Written by Tamsin Morris   
Friday, 19 June 2009 15:22

Support in the form of mentoring is available for third sector organisations who want to develop their skills. 

Last Updated on Monday, 22 June 2009 17:11
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Don't know your html from your elbow?
Written by Tamsin Morris   
Monday, 15 June 2009 13:59

Ever thought your website could be doing more for you, but not sure what?  Or are you a charity that wants to take on the challenge of Twitter, but doesn't know where to begin?  Then media company Alienation Digital may just have the answer.....

Last Updated on Monday, 15 June 2009 14:10
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Free PR guide
Written by Tamsin Morris   
Thursday, 26 March 2009 16:09

The Abbey financial services company have just published a PR guide for charities, community groups and the voluntary sector. 

Last Updated on Monday, 20 April 2009 12:40
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HISEZ conference report from snowy Aviemore
Written by Claire Hannah   
Friday, 20 March 2009 16:01

In early March, the Highlands and Islands Social Enterprise Zone (HISEZ) conference attracted over 120 delegates and around 20 exhibition stands to a snowy Aviemore.  The delegates were a mix of social enterprises from all over the Highlands, with representatives from many public sector and supporting organisations also in attendance.

Last Updated on Monday, 23 March 2009 10:18
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One place left on training the trainer
Written by Tamsin Morris   
Thursday, 19 February 2009 09:43
There's just one place left on the Community Woodlands Association three day course to Train the trainer.  So if you have experience that you'd like to pass on elsewhere, but don't quite know how to do it, this might be the course for you.
Last Updated on Thursday, 19 February 2009 14:50
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