CFSLA Lottery have a variety of small grants available for community groups whose activities benefit people living in Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and Stirling local authority areas, including their Community Award, Community Celebration Award, and their Hardship Fund.
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Changes To Public Contracts Scotland Third Sector Identifier
Important changes have been made to the PCS Third Sector Identifier that will make it easier for third sector organisations to identify themselves and be found by public sector buyers – opening up new opportunities to bid for and win public sector contracts. CEIS will be sharing regular updates, resources and support to help organisations make the most of these changes.
Wellbeing Open Day
CVS Falkirk & District are delighted to welcome you to our Wellbeing Open Day, which takes place from 12:30pm – 6pm on Friday 28 March 2025 at Bonnybridge Community Hub, Bridge Street, Bonnybridge, FK4 1AA. This FREE event is OPEN TO ALL, although children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult. At this event, members of the public can drop in to learn about and speak with representatives from the many different organisations and services providing health and wellbeing initiatives throughout Falkirk District, including: Pause & Breathe CIC, Scottish Fire Rescue Service, Strathcarron Hospice, ROOTS Foodbank and Community Events, and more!
PVG Changes Summary Guide
As you are probably aware, Disclosure Scotland is making changes to their services from Tuesday 1 April. This is part of the process for implementing the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. To help organisations understand what is changing and how it impacts them, our team at CVS Falkirk & District has created a summary guidance document, which highlights some of the key changes that relate to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.
New Year, New You!
After a busy festive period, we’re welcoming in the new year with the exciting launch of our New Year, New You campaign! New Year, New You is a celebration of volunteering across Falkirk, shining a light on the impressive range of ways everyone can get involved in their local community. Throughout January the CVS Falkirk & District team will be promoting volunteering opportunities, celebrating the amazing impact of volunteering, and running recruitment events.
SAVE THE DATE: Financial Harm Affecting Older Adults Conference
In partnership with Falkirk Adult Support and Protection, CVS Falkirk & District are organising a conference for our Safer and Empowered Communities Forum members and other multi-agency staff (including third sector staff and volunteers), focusing on Financial Harm Affecting Older Adults, taking place 10am – 4pm on Wednesday 19 February 2025.
Winter Warmers 2024/5: Finding The Right Support This Winter
Our team are keen to share resources and support to keep yourself and your family warm and well this winter.
LinkLiving Training Opportunities For Young People
LinkLiving are a trauma-informed Scottish health and wellbeing charity that supports people of all ages to overcome the negative impacts of trauma, mental health, inequality, and isolation. They offer a variety of learning opportunities to help individuals develop the skills, knowledge, and experience they need to succeed. Hosted at their Link Academy venue, McKinven House,…
Christmas Volunteering Opportunities
As winter is here and festivities are under way, we are looking to collate information on volunteer opportunities and community events that people can get involved in. We will use this information to create a “Festive Hotlist” for potential volunteers.
The Future of Community Land in Kinnaird and The Inches – Community Survey
Kinnaird & The Inches Residents’ Association are looking for feedback about their proposal to take land into community control: The Future of Community Land in Kinnaird and The Inches – Community Survey. The aim of the survey is to help the group plan in more detail what should be done with each piece of land,…
