First 4 Kids SCIO is recruiting a Co-ordinator and Supply Playworkers. The Co-ordinator position is 18.75 hours per week, with a wage of £13.51 per hour, and the Supply Playworkers position has a wage of up to £12.85 per hour. Both posts require the holder to register as a practitioner in the day care of children with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Applicants must also hold the relevant qualification (or willing to work towards a qualification), and have experience working in childcare. The post is subject to satisfactory Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) checks and references.
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Vacancy: Survivors of Human Trafficking in Scotland Empowerment Coach
Survivors of Human Trafficking in Scotland is recruiting an Empowerment Coach. The position is 37.5 hours per week (part-time or job share could be considered), with a salary of £30,127 per annum. The successful candidate will work in Falkirk District, Edinburgh, and the Lothians. The deadline for applications is 12pm on Thursday 12 March 2026.
Just Enterprise “Digital Marketing” Online Workshop
Just Enterprise invites social enterprises to join its Digital Marketing introductory-level online workshop on Tuesday 17 March 2026, to expand on how they can understand who is looking at their digital marketing, and how to better reach their customers.
Volunteer Handbooks: Peer Support Session
A peer support session organised by the Volunteer Organisers Network taking place online on Thursday 12 March 2026, 12pm – 1pm, will focus on the pros, cons and good practice around Volunteer Handbooks.
easyfundraising New Impact Fund
Online platform easyfundraising has launched a new Impact Fund, offering 20 unrestricted grants of £500 to support not‑for‑profit organisations across the UK. The fund is designed to help groups continue delivering essential services, or to enhance their activities, at a time when many organisations are facing increasing financial pressures. The deadline for applications is Sunday 5 April 2026.
Boots Charitable Trust
Registered charities and small voluntary organisations across the UK are now invited to apply to the Boots Charitable Trust for funding to support work and projects which aim to improve health, learning, community wellbeing and development, and social care. The deadline for applications is Friday 6 March 2026.
Scottish Government Climate Engagement Fund: Deadline Approaching
Scottish Government’s Climate Engagement Fund (CEF) is currently open for applications. The fund offers £25,000 – £80,000 for projects taking place in Scotland between April 2026 – March 2027. Its purpose is to support organisations acting as “trusted messengers” within their communities, helping people understand the climate emergency, how it relates to their daily lives, and the actions they can take. The application closing date is 11:59pm on Sunday 1 March 2026.
Falkirk Funders Fayre 2026: Two Weeks to Go!
There is now just over TWO WEEKS until Falkirk Funders Fayre on Tuesday 17 March 2026 at Grangemouth Stadium, FK3 0EE.
Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid Course with FDAMH
Applications are now open for Falkirk’s Mental Health Association’s (FDAMH) Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) – 2 Day Course, taking place on Thursday 23 April 2026 and Thursday 30 April 2026, 9:30am – 4:30pm both days. This course is £150 per person, and will take place at the FDAMH Victoria Centre, 173 Victoria Rd, Falkirk, FK2 7AU.
CONSOLIDATE Network National Dementia Survey
Age Scotland is partnering with Heriot-Watt University and University of Strathclyde on the CONSOLIDATE project, exploring how people living with dementia can remain independent for longer, and how technology can support daily life in a meaningful way. As part of this research, a short national survey has been launched to gather insight and lived experience. The findings will help shape the next stage of the CONSOLIDATE research process.
