Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership are offering a series of engagement sessions to offer advice about using technology to improve health and enable independent living. Taking to local libraries in July and August, the sessions aim to demonstrate the range of technology, apps, and devices which people can use in their own homes to…
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Family Fund Discover Digital Summer Festival
Family Fund are running their free annual online Discover Digital summer festival once more. Starting Tuesday 30 July 2024, registrations are now open. Tailored to disabled and seriously ill children and young people and their families, the festival offers friendly online sessions where you can learn new skills and socialise during the summer holidays, from…
Tesco Stronger Starts Grants Available for Children’s Summer Holiday Activities
Sports or holiday clubs across the UK can apply for a share of £150,000 to provide activities for children under 18 during the summer holidays. The Tesco Stronger Starts Fund – Activity for All campaign, delivered in partnership with the Sun Newspaper, aims to improve children’s access to physical activity by funding better equipment, resources and…
‘Moving On’ from Care into Adulthood Consultation
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation focusing on the support for care experienced young people when they become adults as part of their commitment to Keeping the Promise to all children and young people by 2030. This consultation will build on the existing evidence base and delve deeper to uncover and understand: The good…
Street Soccer Scotland Drop In Football Sessions
Street Soccer Scotland is a non-profit charity that runs free football programmes for people from socially- disadvantaged backgrounds. They have players who are, or have experienced, homelessness; have issues with mental health; are in recovery (substance or alcohol); or have been involved with the criminal justice system. They have recently seeing players referred from the…
Be A Trustee: Friends of Scottish Settlers (FOSS)
Friends of Scottish Settlers (FOSS) is a Falkirk-based befriending organisation linking long-time local volunteers with newcomers to the area, principally refugee families and people in the asylum system. They envision a Falkirk District that is multicultural, multilingual, and welcoming, where local people, organisations, and services are equipped, supported, and willing to cultivate wellbeing, solidarity, community,…
Under the Trees: Volunteer Friendly Award Achievement
We are delighted to announce that Under the Trees have passed the accreditation to become a Volunteer Friendly organisation – congratulations!!
Capturing Volunteer Stories: CVS Falkirk & District Exhibition
Since CVS Falkirk & District was founded in 1984, it has supported community engagement and volunteering. Yet it is individuals and volunteer-involving organisations who truly drive community empowerment, and it is these people that we want to celebrate! As part of our 40th anniversary celebrations, CVS Falkirk & District are hosting an exhibition highlighting the impact…
Social Enterprise: Survey for Community Inclusion Project
A new social enterprise dedicated to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in local communities across Forth Valley is in formulation. The group aim to foster integration and promote social inclusion through events and support groups for migrant communities and diverse groups, alleviating mental awareness and cultivating an economic environment for all. As part of market…
Forth Valley Social Enterprise Place Award
Celebrating the Forth Valley “Social Enterprise Place” status, Wednesday 13 March 2024 was an inspirational morning demonstrating how Social Enterprise in the Forth Valley is not just surviving but thriving.