Third Sector Lab

19/12/2025

15/05/2025

Want to get better at sharing your organisation’s work in a more open, engaging way?

The Open Working Programme might be just what you need. It’s a relaxed, supportive 8-week course (fully funded!) to help you improve your online comms, build trust, and engage the people who matter.

📅 Runs Fridays from 27 June – 15 August
🕚 11am–12:30pm
🔒 Only 20 spaces available
🛑 Registration closes 31 May

👉 Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyjB_47t5XftnQ0Gr-_zE_A8zmP7luhbIu5WjqIeLqju4ghw/viewform

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08/05/2025

LinkedIn doesn’t have to feel icky!

Join us for upcoming The Curve session: LinkedIn Training - Embracing The 'ick'

In this free, interactive session on 12 May at 11am, comms expert Adam Driver will guide you through making the most of LinkedIn – minus the awkwardness.
Perfect for anyone working in the third sector who wants to grow their presence and confidence online.

🎟️ Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pTSN1cipS-y9y1KFA-6guQ #/registration

06/05/2025

We're excited to announce that we're hiring a Partnerships and Development Officer at Third Sector Lab!

This new role is all about helping us grow – developing our digital programmes, building partnerships, and increasing our impact across the third sector in Scotland. We're a small remote-first team with a strong Glasgow presence, and we’re looking for someone proactive, strategic, and ready to make a difference.

💰 Salary: £30,000 per annum (FTE), flexible for full- or part-time
🌍 Remote-first, with quarterly team meetups in Glasgow
📅 Deadline: 23 May 2025 at 5pm

Passionate about tech for good and relationship-building? Apply now:
👉 https://thirdsectorlab.co.uk/partnerships-and-development-officer/

11/04/2025

We’re hiring a Junior/Mid-Level WordPress Full-Stack Developer (Front-End Focus) at Third Sector Lab!

Join our small, passionate team helping charities across the UK improve their digital services. This is a hybrid role based in Glasgow with remote flexibility, ideal for someone who loves WordPress, clean code, and making a positive social impact.

🖥️ Permanent, full-time (flexible and open to part-time)
📍 Hybrid – Glasgow office with occasional team meet-ups

🌐 Apply here: https://thirdsectorlab.aplicaro.com/apply/juniormid-level-wordpress-full-stack-developer-front-end-focus-82bf43
📅 Deadline: 25 April (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)

Curious to learn more? Join our informal Zoom session on Tuesday 16 April to meet the team and ask questions about the role!
🔗 Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81059818270

02/04/2025

Tech for Good Scotland – Let’s Harness Tech for Social Change!

📅 When? Tuesday, 27th May 2025 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
📍 Where? BJSS, 180 West George Street, Glasgow

Calling all third-sector professionals, digital activists, public-sector teams, and ethical tech enthusiasts! Join us for Tech for Good Scotland, a free networking event exploring how digital, data, and design can drive positive change.

Hear from inspiring speakers:
• Steph Wright (Scottish AI Alliance) on why trustworthy, ethical, and inclusive AI matters for Scotland’s future.
• Eliza Ralph (Spectral Wrender Ltd) on how serious games can unlock social impact in the charity sector.

💡 Why come? Meet like-minded changemakers, share ideas, and discover how tech can amplify your mission. Plus, it’s part of Glasgow Tech Week by Glasgow City Innovation District

🎟️ Free tickets here: https://shorturl.at/wEbXW

19/03/2025

Tech for Good Scotland – Watch the Full Talks!

In January, we explored how openness, collaboration, and innovation can drive real impact:

🗣 Robyn Barclay (Third Sector Lab) shared how open working builds trust and transparency, helping organisations connect meaningfully with funders, colleagues, and communities.

💡 Manish Joshi (Scottish Government) highlighted how universities, tech, and collaboration can come together to create positive social change.

Missed it? Watch the full talks here: https://youtu.be/EncBF1bBPXQ

And there’s more to come! Tech for Good Scotland returns in May 27th– stay tuned for updates!

12/03/2025

Launching or redesigning your charity’s website? Not sure where to start?

Join our The Curve on 4th April at 11:00 AM to learn from Third Sector Lab’s expert team how to manage website projects effectively.

✅ What to expect from the process
✅ Red flags & common pitfalls to avoid
✅ SEO, content, cybersecurity & more!

Spots are limited, register now!
🔗 https://shorturl.at/kj0l0

28/02/2025

Calling all charities and digital professionals!

Join us for our Digital Trustees Matchmaking Event on Wednesday 2nd April (10:00 – 11:00 AM).

This online session helps connect charities with experts in tech, data, design, IT, and more to bring digital skills to boardrooms across the UK.

Spaces are limited,secure your spot today!

🔗 Register now: https://shorturl.at/LfK9r

14/02/2025

Back by popular demand!

Our Managing Tasks with Microsoft Planner workshop is returning on 20th February after selling out in September—this time with even more updates for 2025!

Led by David Massey, this session will help organisations make the most of Microsoft 365 tools like Teams, Planner, Tasks, and To-Do—essential for staying organised and improving workflow.

If your charity or non-profit already has a Microsoft 365 subscription, don’t miss this chance to unlock its full potential.

📅 20th February
📍 Zoom
🎟 Register now: https://shorturl.at/XtDgq