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Engage Update - 14 July
Register now for Paisley Halloween and Christmas Programmes
Paisley Halloween Festival 2025 – Fringe Programme Registration Form
Paisley Christmas 2025 – Fringe Programme Registration Form
Paisley Halloween Festival 2025
Paisley Halloween Festival 2025 will take place in Paisley town centre on Friday 24 October, 4.00pm - 9.00pm and Saturday 25 October, 2.00pm - 9.00pm. The centre point of the celebration will be a town centre wide parade at 7pm each evening, featuring professional artists, costumed and choreographed community groups, large puppets, sound and light. The festival will also offer family friendly entertainment, a live stage, street performances, lighting and projection displays and street food traders. We are pulling together a fringe programme of events taking place across Renfrewshire during the festival, which will be included in the event promotion. If you are planning to run any Halloween themed events or activities, please let us know by completing this form by Thursday 28 August.
Complete the programme registration form for Paisley Halloween
Paisley Christmas 2025
Paisley Christmas Lights Switch On 2025 will take place in Paisley town centre on Saturday 15 November from 1.00pm - 6.00pm. The programme will feature an outdoor stage with live acts, lighting installations, street performances. We are pulling together a fringe programme of events taking place across Renfrewshire during the festive period, from Sat 15 Nov through until 31 Dec, which will be included in the event promotion. If you are planning to run any Christmas themed events or activities, please let us know by completing this form by Thursday 25 September.
Complete the programme registration form for Paisley Christmas
Please also send us between 1-4 high-res images to promote your event (recommended size approx. 1MB) to events@renfrewshire.gov.uk
OSCR - Trustee Information
From 30 June 2025, OSCR began collecting charity trustee information through OSCR Online.
Any charity completing a new online annual return created on or after 30 June 2025, will be required to include charity trustee information as part of the submission. While this requirement does not apply to online annual returns created before 30 June 2025, we’d like to strongly encourage all Scottish charities to provide charity trustee details as soon as possible to ensure their compliance with the new legislation.
Charities must submit the following details for each charity trustee:
- Full name
- Home address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Date of birth
- Date of appointment
This data will support OSCR’s regulatory work, and from early 2026, the names of charity trustees will be published on the Scottish Charity Register to promote transparency and strengthen public trust in the sector.
Read more about providing trustee information
Governance Wiki
A new digital platform, the Governance Wiki, has been launched to support Scotland’s voluntary sector in navigating governance challenges. Developed by Midlothian Community Action (MCA) in collaboration with third sector experts, the Wiki was unveiled during Small Charities Week 2025 and is now freely accessible to charities, community groups, and voluntary organisations across the country.
The Governance Wiki builds on pre-existing work undertaken by Volunteer Edinburgh on a Volunteer Wiki.
The Governance Wiki is designed to demystify governance and make it more accessible, especially for smaller or volunteer-led organisations that often lack the resources to access traditional training or stay updated with evolving regulations. The platform offers clear, up-to-date guidance on a wide range of topics including legal obligations, board responsibilities, compliance, and risk management.
Funded by the Tyne-Esk Community Led Local Development Fund, the initiative responds to growing demand for practical governance support. The Governance Wiki is a significant step forward in strengthening the governance capacity of Scotland’s third sector.
To explore the platforms, visit:
Governance Wiki https://governancewiki.org.uk
Volunteer Wiki: https://volunteerwiki.org.uk
The Rangers Charity Foundation
The Rangers Charity Foundation is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help at their MDUK Big Ibrox Collection on Saturday 24 August. Join a brilliant team raising vital funds for Muscular Dystrophy UK and enjoy the buzz of a matchday atmosphere! Whether you're a football fan or just keen to support a good cause, your time and energy can make a real difference.
Ibrox Stadium
Saturday 24 August
Sign up now: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Iwanttocollectrangersfcmduk
World Breastfeeding Week
In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week (1–7 August), below is a specially developed SWAY toolkit designed to support social media engagement during this important awareness campaign.
The toolkit includes:
- Pre-designed social media posts tailored for each day of the week
- Key messages and hashtags aligned with this year’s global theme
- Downloadable graphics to help maximise your outreach
Whether you're part of a health board, community organization, or advocacy group, this resource is ready to use and easy to share, helping you promote, protect, and support breastfeeding in your community.
Access the toolkit here: World Breastfeeding Week 2025