There is a proposal for a Bill to create an offence of paying for sexual services; to repeal the offence of soliciting or importuning by prostitutes; to repeal previous convictions for soliciting or importuning by prostitutes; and to support those in or exiting prostitution. The purpose of the Bill is to reduce the amount of…
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Multi-Agency Learning Session
Child and Adult Multi Agency Services are planning multi-agency learning sessions for the rest of year, based on feedback from the Training Needs Analysis document distributed back in May. The finalised dates will be confirmed shortly. In the meantime, they are hosting the following sessions: Chronology: Monday 26 August 2024 This learning session will provide…
‘Care with Confidence’ Information Sessions – August/September 2024
Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Carers Centre ‘Care with Confidence’ information sessions for carers will continue to run on Tuesdays from 10.30 am – 12.30 pm. For these sessions, you have a choice of attending online on Zoom or in person at the Carers Centre (FK1 1NB). If you are a carer and would like to attend any…
Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill
The Education, Children and Young People Committee is scrutinising the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill. The Bill was introduced on 20 June 2024 by Liz Smith MSP, the Member in Charge, and its aim is to ensure that young people have the opportunity to experience residential outdoor education. They are looking to hear thoughts…
Funding to Deliver Live Sporting & Cultural Events (Scotland)
To boost Scotland’s tourism and events industry, EventScotland has opened the latest round of the National Events Programme which supports the development and delivery of live sporting and cultural events outside Glasgow and Edinburgh. Grants of between £5,000 and £25,000 are available for events taking place between January-April 2025 that help drive domestic tourism and deliver…
90th Anniversary Bo’ness Hill Climb
Next weekend, come along to celebrate 90 years of Motorsport at Kinneil by watching the exhilarating event that is the Bo’ness Classic Car Revival Hillclimb! The annual race will take place at Kinneil Estate (EH51 0PR) on Saturday 31 August and Sunday 1 September 2024. Step into the past and experience the thrill of vintage…
Stirling Wee Pride Weekend
Stirling’s first ever Pride Event will take place on Saturday 21 September 2024! Kicking it all off, the Wee Pride Weekend will take place between Friday 30 August to Sunday 1 September and will feature a number of exciting events, such as a ceilidh, film screenings, and a burlesque show. Stirling Pride Ceilidh: Friday 30…
Larbert Baptist Church Lawn Bowls Giveaway
Larbert Baptist Church are giving away some lawn bowls equipment if anyone could make use of it – this would need to be collected from Larbert Baptist Church. It was from the lunch club at the Larbert Baptist Church, but this stopped in June. Included in the donation is: Bowling mat 4 sets of 4…
2024 Social Enterprise Census
With less than one month to complete the 2024 Social Enterprise Census, why not take this opportunity to complete the survey and get your voice heard. The 2024 Social Enterprise Census marks the fifth official review of enterprising charities and social enterprises in Scotland. The Social Enterprise Census is the Scottish Government’s regular and comprehensive…
UK Finance ‘Voluntary Organisation Banking Guide’
The Voluntary Organisation Banking Guide has been developed by UK Finance to support third sector and voluntary organisations research bank accounts, and bank well. This new digital guide simplifies the process by giving you guidance on how to choose, open and manage a bank account. This guide has tailored advice for voluntary organisations, including: Charitable…
