Whether your income comes from trading, fundraising, or a mix of both, one thing is true: people need to find you, trust you, and understand your value before they buy from you, fund you, or partner with you. LinkedIn has quietly become one of the most effective platforms for growth – and Social Enterprise Scotland…
Falkirk Food Train Volunteer Open Days
Operating throughout Scotland, Food Train supports older people in local communities to remain living in their own home, as independently as possible. The Falkirk team is currently looking to recruit new volunteers for various roles, including: Shoppers Van Driver/Helpers Telephone Shopping List Collectors They are holding various in person drop-in sessions in February and welcome…
Connecting Volunteering Network: February Meeting
CVS Falkirk & District’s next Connecting Volunteering Network will take place on Wednesday 25 February 2026, 10am – 12pm online via Microsoft Teams. The network is for anyone involved in supporting or managing volunteers, and provides a space to meet, network, discuss topics relevant to volunteering within the third sector, and share experiences. We will…
Listen to Your Volunteers: Avoiding Volunteer Disengagement
Volunteer disengagement often happens quietly, but it doesn’t have to. The key…. Listening. Volunteers who feel heard stay committed, motivated, and ready to make an impact. “Listening to our volunteers is only the first step. Real impact happens when we act on their feedback. When volunteers see their ideas shaping our activities and programmes, they…
National Archives Seed Corn Grant
The National Archives has reopened its Seed Corn Grant, offering funding of between £500-£5,000 to support early-stage, exploratory projects that spark new ideas and approaches to community engagement with heritage. This scheme supports risky or experimental projects, such as piloting new engagement methods, building partnerships, or conducting research and development, without the pressure of delivering…
Children’s Alliance Funding: Grants to Support Children’s Health and Wellbeing
The Children’s Alliance offers grant funding to support grass roots initiatives delivering water-based projects that improve children’s health and wellbeing. Grants of up to £15,000 are available with most awards being under £10,000. Non-profit organisations including schools, registered charities, community interest companies and registered community groups are eligible to apply. Applications can be submitted twice…
Health and Wellbeing Forum: Deafblind Awareness Taster
CVS Falkirk & District’s next Health and Wellbeing Forum will take place on Wednesday 25 February 2026, from 10am-12pm, and will be held online via MS Teams. This forum will include a deafblind awareness taster training session, giving participants the opportunity to explore some of the everyday issues faced by deafblind people and to develop…
Scottish Community Mediation Centre 2026 Training Calendar
The Scottish Mediation Centre has launched its training calendar for 2026, featuring new free workshops as well as the Centre’s regular courses in mediation, conflict resolution and restorative skills. Training opportunities in 2026 include: Mediation “Taster” Workshop (1.25 hours) Heard of mediation but not sure what it means? This short workshop explores some of the…
Falkirk Older People’s Network: March 2026 Meeting
CVS Falkirk & District extends an invitation to the next Falkirk District Older People’s Network meeting, taking place on Thursday 5 March 2026, 10am–12pm, at 1st Falkirk Scout Hall, Pleasance Gardens, FK1 1BG. The Falkirk Older People’s Network provides a space for those over 50, and their supporters, to come together, learn from shared experiences, and…
Free Skills Webinars from AtkinsRealis
AtkinsRéalis is offering a series of free, practical online webinars designed to support local residents, small businesses, community organisations and partners. The sessions offer accessible, real-world guidance and skills that can be applied immediately. Building Blocks for Creating or Optimising Your Brand’s Social Media Strategy Taking place on Friday 20 February 2026, 10:20am – 12pm, this…
