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In the build up to our Virtual Falkirk Funders Fayre this year, we’re spotlighting the funders who are attending the event for the first time ever. This week’s spotlight focuses on TWO of our new funders: the Foyle Foundation and the Henry Smith Charity. Both have significant funding programmes, and we would urge people to book into their sessions to find out about how they can access these, along with tips and recommendations on what they look for in applications. The Virtual Falkirk Funders Fayre 2022 takes place Tuesday 8th March – Thursday 10th March, with 3 workshops each day; tickets are FREE, and can be booked via the Eventbrite page.

The Forth Valley Third Sector Conference is now finished for another year! We want to say thank you to everyone involved in 2022’s event – the first time we have ever run the conference over multiple days. We hope you enjoyed all the workshops and discussion, with thanks going to all our wonderful facilitators. Special thanks also to the Deputy First Minister John Swinney, MSP, for his Closing Remarks and the wonderful things he said about the third sector, including the local Winter Pressures project! We must also thank the leaders of each Forth Valley local authority for taking the time to speak with our attendees. But most of all, thank you to YOU. To all our attendees, everyone who joined us this past week, and the Forth Valley third sector in general.

In the build up to our free Virtual Falkirk Funders Fayre this year, we’re spotlighting the funders who are attending the event for the first time ever. Our first spotlight features an organisation many may not think of as a funder, but who has a new and exciting programme with over £800,000 available: Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP)! Falkirk HSCP’s session takes place on the first day of the event, Tuesday 8th March at 1pm.

Join Grangemouth Community Council for the launch of the brand new Community Action Plan for Grangemouth! Taking place next Thursday 24th February, 7pm – 8pm via Zoom, the launch event will showcase the new plan, with a short presentation from Walter Inglis (vice convener of Grangemouth Community Council) all about the plan and the work being done to make Grangemouth an even better place to be, and future opportunities everyone can get involved in. The launch is completely free to attend.

Our team at CVS Falkirk are thrilled to confirm new funders for this year’s Virtual Falkirk Funders Fayre, with a number attending for the first time, including Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership (who have a substantial and very exciting funding programme available), the Henry Smith Charity (which has been running since 1628!), and Tesco Community Grants (the programme behind the blue tokens in Tesco stores). Taking place Tuesday 8th March – Thursday 10th March, the Virtual Falkirk Funders Fayre will feature 3 one hour sessions each day, at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.

This week is your LAST CHANCE TO BOOK your place at the Forth Valley Third Sector Conference, with booking closing next Wednesday 16th February. The conference will take place virtually Monday 21st February – Thursday 24th February, via Zoom, allowing our attendees the flexibility to choose the workshops that appeal to them. This year’s theme is “Sustainable Places”, with sessions and workshops delivering varied perspectives, ideas and discussion – plus an exciting closing speech from Deputy First Minister John Swinney. Tickets cost £10 each.

Unfortunately, the CVS Falkirk phonelines are currently down, and not working. We’re working to resolve the issue as soon as possible, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused. Until further notice, please contact us with your queries and requests by email: info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

With the situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic ever-changing, and the pressures of the past year – including the end of the furlough scheme, the ongoing “energy crisis”, the cut to Universal Credit, and the impacts of winter storms like Arwen and Barra – we’ve brought back our Wellness in Winter campaign for 2021/22. We hope you find this page useful, and that you stay safe and well this winter, and beyond.

The Falkirk Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund (CMHW Fund) is now open for applications. Managed by CVS Falkirk, the fund aims to tackle mental health inequalities and increase community-led support options for people aged 16 years old and over across Falkirk. Charities, social enterprises, community and voluntary groups, and other third sector organisations operating in the Falkirk Council area can apply for 3 grant types: Small Grants: up to £2,000 for unconstituted groups; up to £5,000 for constituted groups; Medium Grants: up to £10,000; Large Grants: up to £25,000.