Marking Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, we explore this year’s theme of Community.
Events
Wellbeing Open Day Success in Bonnybridge
Community Health and Wellbeing has always been a major focus for us, as we work to support the many local groups and organisations making a phenomenal impact in their local communities providing support services and activities to better health and wellbeing. Aligned with this, we were glad to be able to showcase some of these…
UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Grant Information Session
Falkirk Council Communities Team will be hosting a UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Grant Information Session at The Tryst Community Centre, Park Drive, Stenhousemuir, Larbert, FK5 3BB, on Thursday 15 May. This is a drop-in session with Falkirk Council staff available from 1pm – 8pm to answer any questions and provide advice on submitting an application for this funding.
Human Rights & Equalities First: What It Means for Your Organisation
Open to all third sector organisations, and in partnership with THRE, we will explore what a Human Rights and Equalities First Approach can mean to your organisation, before hearing from local voices putting this into practice.
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…
Legal Launchpad: Supercharge Your Social Enterprise’s Success Workshop
In order to be successful in starting and running a social enterprise it is important to develop the necessary skillset to assist you in your journey. One vital area is the wide-ranging subject summarised as “Legal” the do’s and don’ts, the guidance and the facts you need to be aware of for your social enterprise…
FDAMH COSCA Training Available
Specialising in Mental Health and Wellbeing support and training, Falkirk’s Mental Health Association (FDAMH) is pleased to announce that applications for their upcoming COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills (COSCA) training courses are now being accepted. Starting on Wednesday 20 August 2025 and lasting 9 months, this will be an online course delivered via Zoom. No…
Falkirk Communities Urged To Remember Key Signs of Financial Harm Affecting Older Adults
National Awareness Days provide valuable opportunities for community connectivity around important causes; however, we are urging communities not to forget key lessons learned when focused emphasis is lost.
Getting Started with AI Workshop with The Third Sector Lab
Curious about AI but not sure where to start? Wondering how AI could help your charity save time, improve efficiency and support your mission? Join David Scurr (Programme and Partnerships Lead at CAST) on Thursday 1 May 2025 from 12pm for a friendly and interactive workshop which will give you the confidence to start experimenting with AI safely and responsibly. No technical background required!
