Apply for funding

Community groups in Rutherglen and Cambuslang have just one month left to apply for a share of a £900,000 fund to support voluntary groups in Scotland.

The Scottish Government’s volunteer sector development fund ( VSDF) is open to all organisations that provide social services in their communities.

VSDF is to assist with the costs of Scottish Vocational Qualifications, management awards and professional development awards for staff.

A list of qualifications supported by the fund are available at www. sssc. uk.com/registration/whatqualifications- do- i- need/ find-out-about-qualifications

Completed applications must be sent to VSDF@gov. scot by September 2.