The next meeting of the Falkirk District Older People’s Network (OPN) will take place on Thursday 3 September 2026, 10am – 12pm, at 1st Falkirk Scout Hall, Pleasance, Falkirk FK1 1BF. The Network is open to older people, community groups, and organisations with an interest in supporting older people across Falkirk District. Everyone is welcome.
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Funding Officers Network: Overview of Funds Managed by CVS Falkirk & District
The CVS Falkirk & District team is delighted to invite third sector groups and organisations to the next Funding Officers Network meeting, taking place on Wednesday 12 August 2026, 10am – 11:30am. The meeting will focus on the funds managed by our team, including the Kelvin Valley and Falkirk Community Led Local Development Fund 2026/27 (which is currently open for applications), and the upcoming round of the Falkirk Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund.
Kelvin Valley and Falkirk Community Led Local Development Fund 2026/2027
CVS Falkirk & District is delighted to announce that the Kelvin Valley and Falkirk Community Led Local Development Fund is now OPEN!
HSCP Strategic Plan Engagement Follow-up Event
Further to a very helpful session with third sector partners in May 2026, CVS Falkirk & District, and Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), invites third sector groups and organisations to attend a Strategic Plan engagement follow-up event on Wednesday 2 September 2026, 2pm – 4pm at Bailliefields Community Hub, Sunnyside Road, Brightons, FK2 0RN.
Our July 2026 Social Enterprise Breakfast Club
Our next Social Enterprise Breakfast Club will take place at Polmont Playgroup on Thursday 30 July 2026, 8:45am – 10:45am. Come along to discuss your own social enterprise and hear from others running a diverse range of social enterprises in the area.
Summer 2026 Activities Across Falkirk District
As the summer holidays are about to begin, we have gathered information on community and third sector holiday activities across Falkirk District, where local groups and communities are working to help people of all ages enjoy the Summer of Sport locally.
Local Volunteers Take Centre Stage at CVS Falkirk & District Celebration
Nearly 300 guests gathered to celebrate the outstanding contribution of volunteers and community organisations from across Falkirk District at CVS Falkirk & District’s Volunteering Awards Ceremony on Tuesday 2 June 2026.
Volunteers’ Week 2026 Blog: Making Volunteering Possible
Every year, Volunteers’ Week gives us the chance to recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution volunteers make to our communities. Their time, energy, and commitment help strengthen local organisations, support those in need, and create positive change across the country. Within our role as the Falkirk District TSI, our team has been privileged to hear…
Volunteers’ Week 2026 Blog: Skills for Life, How Volunteering Builds Confidence, Careers, and Leadership
Volunteering is often described as ‘giving back’, but for many people, it’s also a way to grow – personally, professionally, and socially. Across the Falkirk District, volunteers consistently tell us that they gain far more than they expected. A common theme is confidence. People talk about finding their voice, discovering strengths they didn’t know they…
Volunteers’ Week 2026 Blog: Communities Leading Local Change, Volunteering and the Just Transition
The Just Transition is often discussed in terms of policy, industry, and long-term planning but at its heart, it’s about people. And across Grangemouth, volunteers are already turning their vision of community first into reality. From leading community park projects and environmental clean-ups to supporting repair cafés and food provision initiatives, local volunteers are rolling…










