Advice Direct Scotland, in collaboration with the Scottish Government, is hosting an ‘Ask and Act’ Conference, focused on preventing homelessness in Scotland and preparing for the rollout of the ‘Ask and Act’ duties under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025. Taking place on Friday 6 November 2026, this event will bring together leaders and practitioners from…
Training
Multi-Agency Learning Review Webinar for Managers
The Falkirk Public Protection Lead Officer Group is hosting a Multi-Agency Learning Review Webinar for Managers on Tuesday 4 November, 12.30pm – 2pm online via Microsoft Teams. Learning Reviews are a key part of understanding practice, identifying strengths, and improving outcomes for children, families and adults. This webinar will provide an overview of the initial…
Volunteer Scotland PVG Training
Volunteer Scotland is hosting a series of FREE courses next week, focused on supporting organisations in their role as a signatory within the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. A Complete Guide to PVG & Your Signatory Role Taking place on Monday 26 October 2026, 10am – 4pm, this face-to-face training is delivered at Volunteer Scotland’s…
ImpactMatch Webinar: Scale with Santander X
A strong idea is only the beginning. Growing an organisation means reaching the right customers, building credibility and knowing where to turn for support and investment. Social enterprises, community organisations and start-ups are invited to explore these challenges at ‘Scale with Santander X: How to Win Customers, Attract Investment and Grow Your Start-Up’, a free…
Link Academy, Moving On Up Course
Link Academy is now inviting referrals for the January intake of its Moving On Up course, starting on Monday 18 January 2027 and providing trauma-informed support for 16 – 21 year olds. Delivered in partnership with Falkirk Council’s Education and Training Unit, this free course focuses on mental health, wellbeing, and personal development, offering participants…
New and Improved Recruitment and Duty to Refer Training for 2026
Volunteer Scotland’s popular ‘Recruitment and Duty to Refer’ online training session has been refreshed to include essential safeguarding guidance. Through this training, learn how safer recruitment, safeguarding practices and the legal duty to refer work together to protect children, protected adults, volunteers and organisations. The course content will cover: Where disclosure checking fits into a…
Just Enterprise E-Learning: Tendering
Tendering can provide social enterprises, charities, and community organisations with valuable opportunities to secure sustainable income whilst delivering social impact. To help organisations build their knowledge and confidence, Just Enterprise offers a free online course focused on Understanding Tendering that can be completed at your own pace with the opportunity to complete all six modules…
Sporting Chance Programme
Link Academy, part of the Link Group, has announced that its free Sporting Chance Programme will be running in Falkirk again this coming September 2026, and in January 2027. Working in partnership with Falkirk Foundation, Sporting Chance aims to bring together young people aged 16 – 25 years old from different backgrounds and communities, through community sports-based activities.
Anti-Racism and Mental Health Training
Learn how embedding anti-racism in mental health care can reduce racialised health inequalities and lead to better outcomes for all. THRE (Third Sector Human Rights & Equalities) and CEMVO Scotland are delivering a free two-part online training programme exploring the relationship between racism and mental health. Taking place on Wednesday 9 and Wednesday 16 September,…
Subsidy Control Explained: A Practical Guide for Voluntary Organisations
SCVO is hosting a free online webinar exploring what subsidy control means for voluntary organisations and public bodies. Taking place on Wednesday 15 July 2026, 12pm-1pm, the session will coincide with the publication of new guidance developed by SCVO and UK Law Firm Brodies to help organisations better understand subsidy control and its implications for…
