Falkirk & Clackmannanshire Carers Centre welcome all who work with individuals and families to attend their ‘Information Session for Professionals‘ on Thursday 30 July, 10.30am–12.30pm. The session will take place at the Carers Centre (FK1 1NB), with the option to join online via Zoom. The Centre’s Information Sessions for Professionals are an ideal way for professionals…
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Alzheimer’s Scotland Shares July Activities Across Falkirk
Alzheimer’s Scotland has published its July 2026 Programme of Community Activities for people living with dementia, those experiencing memory difficulties, and their families and carers across Falkirk. These Community Groups and Activities are open to all; although those unable to attend independently should come with a companion who can provide any support for them. The…
Help Shape the Forth Valley Biodiversity Festival – August 2026
Across the Forth Valley, community groups, organisations and volunteers are already making an important contribution to local biodiversity through activities such as community gardening, wildlife surveys and habitat restoration. To celebrate and support this work, Forth Environment Link (FEL) Scotland is launching the Forth Valley Biodiversity Festival, a month‑long programme of events and activities taking…
The Gambling Harm and Mental Health Fund
Gambling harm is a public health issue that impacts people across Scotland. The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) are working with The Scottish Government’s Preventing Poor Mental Health and Suicide Unit to support community-based activity to advance work on mental health and gambling harms, including a focus on suicide. As part of…
Henry Smith Foundation – Holiday Grants for Children
The Henry Smith Foundation ‘Holiday Grants Programme’ provides one‑off grants to schools, youth groups and not‑for‑profit organisations to help children aged 13 and younger take part in recreational day trips or short residential breaks. Grants of between £500 – £3,000 are available for trips lasting from a single day up to seven days. The programme…
Rewilding Innovation Fund
Offering grants of up to £15,000, the Rewilding Innovation Fund aims to remove barriers to rewilding across Scotland, England and Wales. Awarded by Rewilding Britain, the fund helps to foster the scale and ambition of rewilding projects, enabling large-scale restoration of ecosystems. To apply, projects must be: Based in Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) Cover at…
Help Shape Falkirk’s Children’s Services Plan 2026–2029
Falkirk Children’s Services Planning Partnership is currently drafting the next ‘Children’s Services Plan 2026 – 2029. As part of this, they are currently gathering views from children, young people and adults about what matters most for improving outcomes in our community. The Falkirk’s Children’s Services Plan Survey will help decide where to focus the Integrated…
Help Shape the Future for LGBTQ+ Young People in Scotland
LGBT Youth Scotland has launched the latest ‘Life in Scotland for LGBTQ+ Young People Survey’. The Survey aims to provide LGBTQ+ young people (aged 13–25 years old and living in Scotland) the opportunity to share their experiences and help shape future policy, services and support. Conducted every five years, the survey provides vital evidence which…
Think You’re Too Young to Be a Trustee? Think Again.
Have you ever thought about becoming a Trustee, but you are not sure what is involved or what this means? If so, you’re not alone. Many young people assume trustee roles are only for those with decades of experience across a variety of sectors. In reality, charities are increasingly looking for trustees who bring fresh…
Community of Practice: Digital for Flexibility – Volunteer Experience
Volunteers are changing. They want to contribute in ways that fit around busy lives, changing schedules and competing commitments. But for volunteer managers, greater flexibility often comes at a cost: more coordination, more communication and more complexity. So how do we create volunteering opportunities that feel flexible and accessible, without creating chaos behind the scenes?…
