Engage Update - 12 May

Renfrewshire Council are looking for local resident’s views on council services and what should be prioritised in the years ahead. 

You can take part in an online survey via www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/resident-survey or fill out a paper copy at your local library. 

The survey will close on Friday 6 June 2025 so please submit your views before then.

The SCVO training team recently launched the Big Learning Survey to find out what the wider third sector’s learning needs are.
 
They’re keen to reach every corner of the country so that everyone gets their voices heard, regardless of size, location or if they’re SCVO members.  
 
The survey should only take 5 minutes, and you can access it here: https://s.alchemer.eu/s3/SCVO-Big-Learning-Survey-2025

 
The next Renfrewshire Volunteer Fair is coming up, and we want YOU to be part of it!

This is an opportunity to showcase your organisation to local members of the community, share the volunteering opportunities you have available, and highlight the many benefits of getting involved in volunteering. If you’re struggling with volunteer recruitment, this is the perfect chance to connect with potential volunteers who are eager to make a difference.

Don't miss out—get in touch today to reserve your FREE stall and be part of this amazing community event!

When: 02 June 2025

Where: The Tannahill Centre, 76 Blackstoun Road, Paisley PA3 1NT

Time: 12-2pm

Get in touch with Louise, our Volunteer Development Officer to reserve your space - lwalker@engagerenfrewshire.com

Calling aspiring and established artists everywhere do you want to be part of one of the UK's largest open entry art exhibitions.  Now in its 4th year the BIG ART SHOW is a truly inclusive show which will feature up to 1,500 works by over 500 artists from all over the UK and abroad.  

Taking place in the centre of Paisley, Scotland's largest town, the show runs 15 Aug-31 Oct. Submit up to FOUR artworks for selection.  Hanging fees are £10 per piece. Registration, Guidelines and info at this link.  

https://bigartshow2025.artcall.org/users/register

Women's Survey 2025

The Scottish Women's Budget Group has just launched its fourth women's survey: Introduction : Scottish Women's Budget Group Women's Survey 2025
 
This annual survey is an important opportunity for women in Scotland to share their views on public spending and how it affects their lives. This year, we’re focusing on three key topics:

• Women’s financial situation
• Council Tax
• Fresh food and health

 
We want to hear directly from women about how their financial circumstances may have changed over the past year, how much unpaid care work they do, and the impact this has on their lives. We’re also gathering views on recent Council Tax changes and asking about access to fresh food and its links to health.
 
We’ll be posting about the survey regularly throughout the month across all our social media channels. We’ve created specific posts targeting different demographics, and we’ll be tagging relevant organisations—like yours—where appropriate to help amplify the message.
 
We’re hoping to match—or exceed—the number of responses we received last year, and your support in helping us reach more women across Scotland would be hugely appreciated.
 
The deadline for taking the survey is 31 May.