Following the Community Litter Pick in July, Avonbridge Action Group has organised a public meeting to discuss the creation of a community committee, taking place next Wednesday 16 September from 6:30pm at Avonbridge Church Hall, Falkirk Road, Avonbridge, FK1 2NA.
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Social Enterprise Scotland Statement on New Programme for Government
Social Enterprise Scotland has released a statement on Scottish Government’s 2026 – 2031 Programme for Government (PfG).
Introducing AI in Your Social Enterprise Workshops
Just Enterprise is offering free introductory sessions designed to help social enterprises understand how artificial intelligence (AI) can support and enhance their work, taking place online on Thursday 24 September 2026, 7pm – 8:30pm, and Monday 21 December 2026, 10:30am – 12pm.
Volunteering Action Plan Conference 2026: Bridging the Participation Gap
Volunteer Scotland has announced the details of the Volunteering Action Plan Conference 2026, taking place on Tuesday 17 November 2026, 10am – 4pm, either online or in-person at The Barracks Conference Centre in Stirling.
Volunteer Opportunity: Children’s Panel Members
The Children’s Panel is a care and justice system in Scotland which exists to protect the safety and wellbeing of infants, children and young people nationally, and makes legal decisions on how to support those who come to children’s hearings. At every children’s hearing, there are always three volunteer Panel Members, whose role is to listen to the child or young person’s views, understand their circumstances, and ultimately make legal decisions about how to best protect and care for them.
Opportunity Sought in IT and Web Design
Is there a volunteer position available in your organisation for IT or web design? Our team at CVS Falkirk & District has been contacted by an IT professional, who has a strong background in designing and delivering digital products across various platforms. They are seeking a local volunteer opportunity in web design or IT to leverage their skills and technical knowledge while gaining experience in the UK.
Museums Galleries Scotland Innovation Fund
The Innovation Fund, delivered by Museums Galleries Scotland as part of the Museum Futures Programme, provides grants of up to £250,000 to help museums in Scotland develop innovative approaches which improve their financial sustainability and resilience. The fund is designed to support museums to develop, trial and implement new activities which strengthen their financial position. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, with the closing date for applications at 5pm on Wednesday 20 January 2027.
Let’s Celebrate Towns 2026 Entries Open
Entries are now open for Let’s Celebrate Towns 2026, a UK-wide competition delivered by Visa and Nationwide, which celebrates the towns helping local businesses and communities to thrive. Five winning towns will each receive a £20,000 grant to support a community-led project or initiative. The closing date for entries is 11:59pm Sunday 25 October 2026.
Nuffield Foundation Racial Diversity UK Fund
Grants of up to £500,000 are available via the Racial Diversity UK (RDUK) Fund from the Nuffield Foundation. The RDUK Fund focuses on research which aims to strengthen understanding, inform public debate, and help shape policy and practice to address racial inequalities and discrimination. The closing date for applications is Monday 5 October 2026
Better Breaks Programme 2026
The Better Breaks programme is now open for applications, with around £1.7 million available for 12 month grants (April 2027 – March 2028) for short breaks projects for disabled children and young people (aged 20 years old and under) and their carers (adult carers and/or young carers). The closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 30 September 2026.
