Polmont Playgroup invites individuals, community groups and local businesses to join the team for a Community Volunteering Day on Tuesday 4 August 2026, at the Playgroup premises, Redding Road, Brightons, FK2 0AA, with exact times to be confirmed.
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Volunteer Opportunity: SCAA Community Champion Volunteers
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) is looking for Community Champion volunteers to help raise awareness and support its fundraising efforts across Scotland.
Funding Officers Network: Overview of Funds Managed by CVS Falkirk & District
The CVS Falkirk & District team is delighted to invite third sector groups and organisations to the next Funding Officers Network meeting, taking place on Wednesday 12 August 2026, 10am – 11:30am. The meeting will focus on the funds managed by our team, including the Kelvin Valley and Falkirk Community Led Local Development Fund 2026/27 (which is currently open for applications), and the upcoming round of the Falkirk Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund.
Connecting Volunteering Network: Volunteering in Practice Award
Join CVS Falkirk & District for our upcoming Connecting Volunteering Network on Wednesday 26 August 2026, 10am – 12pm, at Arnotdale House, Dollar Park, Camelon Road, Falkirk, FK1 5SQ. The network is for anyone involved in supporting or managing volunteers and provides a space to meet, share experiences, discuss topics relevant to volunteering within the third-sector, and network.
Health and Wellbeing Forum: Urgent & Unscheduled Care Standards and Home Fire Safety Visits
CVS Falkirk & District is delighted to invite Third Sector organisations to our next Health & Wellbeing Forum on Wednesday 5 August 2026, bringing together local partners to explore key developments affecting health and wellbeing across Falkirk. This meeting will take place online via Microsoft Teams, 10am – 12pm.
UnLtd Awards Programme
UnLtd provides funding and tailored support to social entrepreneurs developing ventures which create positive social impact in communities across the UK. Through its Awards programme, UnLtd combines funding with tailored support to help individuals start, develop and grow social ventures.
Establishing a Trading Subsidiary Online Workshop
Just Enterprise is holding a free online workshop, Establishing a Trading Subsidiary, taking place on Monday 31 August 2026, 10:30am – 12pm, via Zoom.
Social Innovation Challenge 2026
The Social Innovation Challenge (SIC) is a grant funding and support programme designed to identify and develop innovative solutions to social and environmental challenges across Scotland. Delivered by Firstport, the programme is now open for applications. The deadline for applications is 1pm on Friday 28 August 2026.
Earls Gate Community Fund
Applications are now open for the Earls Gate Community Fund. Part of its Community Support Initiatives, the Community Fund aims to reflect the Earls Gate Energy Centre’s commitment to supporting the communities surrounding its operations. Funding is available until the end of March 2027, with applications reviewed on a monthly basis.
National Lottery Community Fund Small Eco Awards
The National Lottery Community Fund has launched a new programme offering support for community-led projects which help make a positive difference to the environment. The Small Eco Awards programme is intended to encourage practical local action and support activities which contribute to environmental sustainability while delivering benefits for communities. Organisations can apply for grant of £300 – £20,000, and can expect to receive a decision within 12 weeks of submitting their application.
