We at CVS Falkirk want to say THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our very first Virtual Falkirk Funders Fayre – all the funders who presented at different sessions over the 3 days, and every single one of our attendees, whether you joined us for one session, or all 9 of them. Without you, the event wouldn’t have been possible. The theme of this year’s event was definitely around highlighting not only funders, but also the technology available to aid you in the funding process.
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LAST CHANCE: Virtual Falkirk Funders Fayre 2021
This weekend is your LAST CHANCE to book your place at the completely free, 3 day Virtual Falkirk Funders Fayre! Taking place NEXT WEEK, Tuesday 9th March – Thursday 11th March via Zoom, the Virtual Falkirk Funders Fayre will feature 3 one hour sessions each day – at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. You only need one ticket, and you can attend as many sessions as suits you.
Community Conversations: Bonnybridge, Larbert and Falkirk South
Community Conversations are taking place online for areas across Falkirk, with the next events being Bonnybridge and Larbert (Ward 5) on Friday 5th March, 2pm – 3:30pm, and Falkirk South (Ward 7) next Monday 8th March, 2pm – 3:30pm. Getting involved now means that you have a chance to influence use of community property and schools in your area, and raise known issues with many of the council’s decision makers. So far, communities have been underrepresented in these conversations, and CVS Falkirk urge you not to miss your chance to be heard.
Virtual Falkirk Funders Fayre 2021: Booking Open!
Booking is now open for the completely free, 3 day Virtual Falkirk Funders Fayre! We know how important funding is to our local groups, especially this year, and have adapted our normal Funders Fayre to provide an online programme of webinars with key grant funders. Taking place Tuesday 9th March – Thursday 11th March via Zoom, the Virtual Falkirk Funders Fayre will feature 3 one hour sessions each day – at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. You only need one ticket, and you can attend as many sessions as suits you.
Community Conversations: You Need You!
Community Conversations are taking place online for areas across Falkirk. Getting involved now means that you have a chance to influence use of community property and schools in your area, and raise known issues with many of the council’s decision makers. So far, communities have been underrepresented in these conversations, and CVS Falkirk urge you not to miss your chance to be heard.
Wellness in Winter Campaign Launched
As this will be a very different winter for everyone, in Falkirk, Scotland, and across the world, we have launched our Wellness in Winter campaign, helping our communities look after each other. We want to focus on people’s health and wellbeing throughout the winter – everything from physical health (including access to Vitamin D, and flu vaccinations and how they are being rolled out) and mental health, to how to keep spirits up during the festive period (and beyond, into January), and financial worries.
New Online Falkirk Directory Launched
We are updating parts of our website to respond to the needs of the local sector and communities during COVID-19. Part of this work includes a new online directory of local initiatives (including food banks and other services responding to COVID-19), to help people support their local efforts and find the help they need.
CVS Falkirk AGM: THANK YOU
From the bottom of our hearts, our team would like to thank everyone who joined us yesterday for our first ever virtual AGM. We’re so glad you all found it useful and interesting, and it meant a lot to see everyone there. We would also like to extend our thanks to our keynote speaker Cecil Meiklejohn, Leader of Falkirk Council, for taking the time to join and speak with us.
CVS Falkirk AGM: Speaker and Zoom Link
Our first ever virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) is coming up this Thursday 19th November via Zoom, and we’re looking forward to seeing all of you there. We’re pleased to confirm that our keynote speaker will be Cecil Meiklejohn, Leader of Falkirk Council. Welcome and introductions will begin at 1:30pm, with the AGM starting at 2pm. You can access the event via the Zoom link (linked for your convenience), or with the meeting ID: 966 5462 9534 (password: 482566).
New CVS Falkirk CEO Announced
CVS Falkirk is pleased to announce the appointment of Victoria McRae as its new Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Victoria has been with the organisation since 2010 as a key member of the management team, overseeing the delivery of all key strategic objectives locally and nationally for the organisation, while successfully leading and managing a staff team within their core activities and funded specific projects. We are delighted to appoint Victoria as the new CEO.
