Earlier this week, on Wednesday 16 April 2025, Suicide Prevention Scotland launched a new National Suicide Prevention Website (suicideprevention.scot) and Public Awareness Campaign. Aiming to raise awareness of services and support organisations, Suicide Prevention Scotland are advising local and national support organisations and service providers to be prepared as this launch may lead to increases in…
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SCVO Connecting Communities: Village Halls Conference
Bookings are now open for SCVO’s Connecting Communities: Village Halls Conference. Village halls are often the heart of a community; places for people to gather, learn, access services and have fun. This one-day conference aims to allow people running village and community halls across Scotland to do the same – to connect, share ideas, and inspire…
Introduction To Spider In The Glass: Exploring A Trauma-Informed Response To Domestic Abuse
Following its success in March 2025, the Improvement Service are repeating the ‘Introduction To Spider In The Glass: Exploring A Trauma-Informed Response To Domestic Abuse‘ webinar, hosting two more sessions in April 2025. This is a great opportunity for those who weren’t able to attend the previous sessions, or for colleagues who may benefit from…
One Week To Go To Join Strathcarron’s Big Birthday Tea Fundraiser!
With just over a week until Strathcarron Hospice’s Big Birthday Tea Party, businesses and residents still have time to sign up! Taking place on Friday 25 April 2025, they want you to help make the celebrations even bigger and better than ever. Join in their 44th birthday celebrations with 103.1 Central FM & Candied Ice Cream Parlour…
The Driving Force Celebrates 20 Years of Supporting Cancer Patients
CVS Falkirk & District are proud to congratulate local volunteer-involving charity The Driving Force as they mark the phenomenal milestone of 20 years providing free transportation and support services to cancer patients. Clocking more than 708,000 miles in journeys, the charity has helped over 1673 individuals, driving to more than 15,000 appointments and delivering over 1200…
New ‘Upside’ Prison Throughcare Service Launches Across Scotland
Upside, Scotland’s new national prison throughcare service is designed to support people moving from short-term custody or remand back into the community, by offering trauma-informed, person-centered support tailored to individual needs. Recently launched, the service is available to prisoners in Scotland only, regardless of age or gender. Upside is delivered through a partnership of eight…
Consultation on Draft Guidance: A Safer Life Online for Women and Girls
Ofcom has proposed concrete measures that tech firms should take to tackle online harms against women and girls, setting a new and ambitious standard for their online safety. With insights from victims, survivors, women’s advocacy groups and safety experts, the draft guidance sets out practical, ambitious but achievable measures that providers can implement to improve women’s and…
Call for Views: Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill
Introduced by the Scottish Government on Wednesday 20 March 2025, the Economy and Fair Work Committee wants to hear your views on the Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill. What does the Bill do? Community Wealth Building (CWB) is an approach to economic development that tries to use the power of ‘anchor organisations’ to grow and…
Greggs Foundation Expands Breakfast Club Programme
The Greggs Foundation has announced that it has expanded its Breakfast Clubs Programme. Now called the ‘Feeding Brighter Futures’, the expanded programme supports UK primary schools in providing breakfast, after-school, and holiday clubs. This initiative offers children a safe space to eat, socialise, and engage in enriching activities, thereby enhancing their overall school experience. …
The Triangle Trust 1949 Fund Grants Strategy 2025
The Triangle Trust 1949 Fund has announced its grants strategy for 2025. This year, the Trust is looking for projects focusing on vulnerable young women and girls across the UK who have been in the criminal justice system or who are at a high risk of entering it. Please read their Applicant Criteria closely as…
