CEMVO Scotland

05/06/2026

As part of Work Placement Week, Changeworks is offering the opportunity to understand how the organisation operates, what it’s like to work in this sector and show you the range of services we provide and projects we deliver.

Work Placement Week is a hybrid experience, with a minimum of three mandatory in-person days at the Edinburgh office and two days at home. Reimbursements will be made for reasonable travel costs to the office, and a free lunch will be provided on office days.

For more information and to apply, follow the link:
https://www.changeworks.org.uk/work-placement-week/

03/06/2026

Check out this new job opportunity at CEMVO:

There is still time to apply for this incredible job opportunity to work at CEMVO Scotland! Come and join the team as the new Financial Capability Officer.

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
Changeworks

Follow the link to apply:
https://equaljobs.co.uk/job/financial-capability-officer-2/

03/06/2026

Check out this new job opportunity at CEMVO:

Remember to apply for the Financial Administrator job opportunity at CEMVO Scotland.

Follow the link for more details and to apply:
https://equaljobs.co.uk/job/financial-administrator-2026-06-09/

01/06/2026

Have a look at the testimonials for the EqualJobs Job Fair:

28/05/2026

🌿 What does faith have to do with the environment? 🌍

In this video, our MCAS Nature Officer Camilo sits down with Zarina Ahmad to explore her relationship with the natural world and how it deeply connects to her faith as a Muslim.

✨ About Zarina Ahmad: Zarina is the Co-Director at the Women’s Environmental Network and a PhD scholar-activist at the University of Manchester, researching intersectional climate justice. With over 15 years of experience in climate engagement and policy advocacy, she has led pioneering work to amplify the voices of racialised and marginalised communities, including founding the Ethnic Minority Environment Network.

Her work beautifully bridges academia, activism, and policy to advance more inclusive and equitable climate solutions.

🤝 Connect with Zarina: Follow her work and connect on LinkedIn here:

linkedin.com/in/zarina-ahmad-b4295658

 

22/05/2026

Make a real difference to people’s financial wellbeing.

CEMVO Scotland is looking for a Financial Capability Officer to support ethnic minority communities across Scotland to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to make informed financial decisions and improve long-term resilience.

Follow the link to apply:
https://equaljobs.co.uk/job/financial-capability-officer-2/

21/05/2026

Check out this job opportunity at CEMVO. Come join our team:

CEMVO Scotland, with Changeworks and Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park has partnered to deliver a new and exciting 4-year project, Mobilising Community Action Scotland (MCAS). CEMVO has multiple roles available to work on this amazing project.

CEMVO is seeking a Financial Administrator with at least 3 years of financial administration experience to undertake day-to-day financial administration of the MCAS project budget.

Follow the link to apply:
https://equaljobs.co.uk/job/financial-administrator-2026-06-09/

15/05/2026

Check out the success of Bijli, who was an EMDF awardee last year with the support of CEMVO.

If you are an Ethnic minority organisation looking for funding, please make sure to submit your application by 5pm on 26th of May 2026.

For information on how to apply, please follow the link:
https://cemvoscotland.org.uk/capacity-building/building-funding-capacity/

The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland

One small company is making a big impact on Glasgow’s arts scene by opening its doors to new voices. Bijli Productions, co-founded by Mariem Omari and Umar Ahmed, they’re bringing fresh energy to Scotland’s creative sector by leading with diversity, inclusion and cross-cultural storytelling.

At the heart of Bijli’s work is Threads, an artistic development programme designed to nurture South Asian talent. The company set out to create something welcoming, creative and accessible, leading to the development of a lively series of workshops and events.

Mariem and Umar’s idea was supported by the The Ethnic Minority Development Fund which is delivered in partnership with CEMVO Scotland,. The fund made it possible to bring their much‑loved creative programme to life.

They found working with The Ethnic Minority Develpment Fund both smooth and rewarding, noting that guidance from CEMVO Scotland Capacity Building Consultants made the application process clearer and less daunting, saying: “The application was straightforward.”

For a small organisation, the EMDF has been game-changing. Its support has allowed Bijli to focus on what matters most: bringing people together through art. Their advice to others, “Be bold. Be clear. And don’t be afraid to collaborate.”

📣. The EMDF is currently open to applications. The closing date is the 26th of May 2026 at 5pm. For information on how to apply please follow the link below:

⭐. https://ow.ly/yy7E50YY1NW

14/05/2026

Governance tip number 10

Build a culture of collective responsibility in your charity. Good governance is not only about compliance, the culture of your charity is also extremely important.

A healthy charity board of trustees: -
⌯⌲ Share responsibility
👏🏼 Encourage constructive challenge
⚠️ Avoid over-reliance on one individual
📝 Review their own effectiveness

A strong culture in your charity can help to reduce risk and improve decision-making.

07/05/2026

Governance tip number 9

Recruit trustees to your charity for the skills they possess, not just because they are available.

Stronger governance comes from:
✔ Identifying skills gaps
✔ Structured induction
✔ Clear role descriptions

Trustees who understand the expectations required from them perform better.