Cycling Scotland are pleased to announce a further round of the Cycle Friendly Employer Development Fund 2017/18. Open from today 4th January until 5pm 2nd February this fund will be for capital projects of up to £20,000.
The fund is aimed at encouraging and supporting workplaces across Scotland to take a leading role in increasing the number of journeys by bike.
Capital projects which are focused on improving cycling facilities and physical infrastructure – such as cycle parking, signage, changing facilities – are the key focus on this funding opportunity.
The fund is open to those registered, working towards or current Cycle Friendly Employers. You can register for the award here and your local service centre will be in touch to arrange an assessment.
Due to the short application deadline, provisional costs can be submitted. Successful applicants will have a year from acceptance of grant to complete their projects.
Refer to the Guidance Notes on questions relating to; fund criteria, match funding; eligible and ineligible expenditure; scoring and assessment; how to apply.
The closing date for applications is 5pm Friday the 2nd of February 2018.
Download: Application Form, Guidance Notes, Funding Process, Terms and Conditions.
If you have any questions please email Cycling Scotland Development Officer, Caroline Hammond on carolinehammond@cycling.scot or call 0141 229 5470
Everyone that engages with a business forms an opinion based on their experience. Their opinion is the brand, and in this highly connected and communicative world, reputation is in their hands.
The University of Edinburgh Business School and Emperor are hosting an event on the 10th of October exploring how to craft, launch and sustain a successful employer brand.
With speakers from AG Barr, RBS and the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), this event specifically examines the role of the employer brand in attracting and retaining the right candidates, making good hiring decisions and delivering a candidate experience to positively impact brand reputation. Leadership, HR and communications professionals, will benefit from key learnings taken from new market research, real world case studies, insightful presentations and the opportunity to engage with peers.
This is a complimentary event but places are limited so please register to secure a place at https://www.business-school.ed.ac.uk/event/developing-a-sustainable-employer-brand
Event details:
Tuesday 10 October 2017
17.30 – 20.15 (tea, coffee and networking from 17.00)
University of Edinburgh Business School
29 Buccleuch Place
Edinburgh EH8 9JS
Cycling Scotland are welcoming applications to their Cycle Friendly Employer Development Fund 2017/18.
The fund is aimed at encouraging and supporting organisations and workplaces across Scotland to take a leading role in increasing the number of journeys by bike.
Employers can apply for up to £20,000 for capital projects which are focused on improving cycling facilities and physical infrastructure – such as cycle parking, signage, changing facilities. Match funding not a strict condition.
The fund is open to businesses and organisations who are working towards or are seeking to maintain the Cycle Friendly Employer Award. You can register for the award here and your local service centre will be in touch to arrange an assessment.
The closing date for applications is 5pm Friday the 30th of June 2017.
Download: Guidance Notes, Funding Process, Application Form and Terms and Conditions.
If you have any questions please email Cycling Scotland Development Officer, Caroline Hammond on carolinehammond@cycling.scot or call 0141 229 5470
