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The Forget Me Notes Project – 2024 Report

  • Impact and Evaluation
  • Updated: July 2025
This is an annual report by the Forget Me Notes Project, demonstrating an excellent example of monitoring and evaluation. This resource reports impact using a blend of qualitative and quantitative... Download File
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Supporting neurodiversity in your volunteer team

  • Toolkits and Sector Support
  • Updated: June 2025
An introductory guide with suggestions for creating a neuro-inclusive environment at every stage of the volunteering journey. Download File

Social Isolation and Loneliness: a public health issue

  • Research
  • Updated: June 2025
Presentation slides from Public Health Scotland which were presented in May 2025 to the Scottish Forum on Social Isolation and Loneliness Download File
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Scottish Forum on Social Isolation and Loneliness (May 25)

  • Research
  • Updated: June 2025
Report from the second meeting of the Scottish Forum on Social Isolation and Loneliness with keynote input from Public Health Scotland. Download File

Star Project – Safeguarding Policy

  • Policy and Procedure Template
  • Updated: May 2025
Example policy from a current member and Quality in Befriending Award holder. This Safeguarding Policy includes Child and Adult Protection and Procedures. Download File
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Volunteer Recognition – Discussion from our Leaders and Managers Network

  • Toolkits and Sector Support
  • Updated: May 2025
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Volunteer Glasgow – Bullying and Harassment Policy

  • Policy and Procedure Template
  • Updated: May 2025
Example of a Bullying and Harassment Policy (Dignity at Work) from a current member and Quality in Befriending award holder. Download File

Volunteer Glasgow – Data Protection and Document Retention Policy

  • Policy and Procedure Template
  • Updated: May 2025
Example of a Data Protection and Document Retention Policy from a current member and Quality in Befriending award holder. Download File

A brief guide to loneliness among children and young people at school

  • Toolkits and Sector Support
  • Updated: May 2025
 This research-based guide offers a broad overview of what loneliness is, how it affects young people, why it matters so much in educational contexts, and supports thinking about what can... Download File
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Top Tips for Running an Intergenerational Befriending Project (Infographic)

  • Toolkits and Sector Support
  • Updated: April 2025
Want to run some intergenerational activity but not sure where to start? This infographic give 5 top tips for how to make it happen. Visit URL

Space @Broomhouse Disciplinary at Work

  • Policy and Procedure Template
  • Updated: April 2025
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Space @Broomhouse Alcohol Substance Misuse Policy

  • Policy and Procedure Template
  • Updated: April 2025
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Criminal Record Background Checks

  • Good Practice in Befriending
  • Updated: March 2025
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Safeguarding for Befriending Volunteers

  • Good Practice in Befriending
  • Updated: March 2025
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Safeguarding for Board, Trustees or Committee Members

  • Good Practice in Befriending
  • Updated: March 2025
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Checklist for Child and Adult Protection Policies and Procedures

  • Policy and Procedure Template
  • Updated: March 2025
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Sample Procedure for Reporting a Safeguarding Concern

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  • Updated: March 2025
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Questions from our members

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  • Updated: March 2025
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