The Disclosure Act will improve the disclosure system in Scotland by removing unnecessary barriers for people with convictions as they seek employment or other opportunities and enhance the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. Some of the Disclosure Act provisions are in force already, laying the groundwork for implementation of the remainder of the Disclosure Act,…
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‘Care with Confidence’ Information Sessions – July/August 2024
Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Carers Centre are once more hosting their ‘Care with Confidence’ information sessions for carers 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, 1A Bank Street, Falkirk FK1 1NB. If you are a carer…
‘Capturing Volunteer Stories, 1984 – 2024’ Free Exhibition
We are proud to announce our free exhibition ‘Capturing Volunteer Stories, 1984-2024’ will be open to the public from 10 to 20 September and held at Arnotdale House in Dollar Park (FK1 5SQ). Curated as part of CVS Falkirk & District 40th Anniversary celebrations, we are excited to showcase some amazing volunteer stories. Since CVS…
Healing Arts Festival – August 2024
The Healing Arts Scotland (HAS) Festival is happening all across Scotland between the 19-23 August 2024. Healing Arts Scotland is part of the global Healing Arts campaign created by the Jameel Arts & Health Lab in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO). The aim of the week is to mobilise and strengthen local arts and health projects…
Room Hire Available at Arnotdale House
Cyrenians are now able to offer rooms for hire at their Community Learning Hub, based within Arnotdale House in the beautiful surroundings of Dollar Park. Photography of each room has been linked for your convenience: Wellbeing Room – Upstairs: designed for small meetings with a relaxed ambience. Sheila McKechnie Room – Downstairs: fixed banquet style…
Families Outside CPD Accredited Training for Professionals
Families Outside are a national charity who work across Scotland to support families affected by imprisonment. They deliver CPD-accredited training for professionals on the impact of imprisonment on families. Their training looks to increase participants’ knowledge and understanding of the impact of imprisonment on families, as well as increasing participants’ confidence when supporting families affected…
Family Fund Discover Digital Summer Festival
Family Fund are running their free annual online Discover Digital summer festival once more. Starting Tuesday 30 July 2024, registrations are now open. Tailored to disabled and seriously ill children and young people and their families, the festival offers friendly online sessions where you can learn new skills and socialise during the summer holidays, from…
Money Advice Scotland Train the Trainer: An Introduction to Financial Wellbeing
Money Advice Scotland have relaunched their Train the Trainer: An Introduction to Financial Wellbeing course. With the next session being held on Tuesday 23 July 2024, from 9:30am-12:30pm Online, their new and improved course explores the meaning of financial wellbeing. This event lasts 2 hours 40 minutes, and will consider the foundational elements of financial…
Black Social Entrepreneurs Start Up Scotland
The Black Social Entrepreneurs Start Up – Scotland programme is a FREE learning programme to support Black social entrepreneurs to develop, refine and grow their business. The programme, funded by PwC and delivered by the School for Social Entrepreneurs in partnership with Dechomai, will support Black people living in Scotland who are in the early stages on…
Volunteer Friendly Information Session
The Volunteer Friendly Award is designed to help groups enhance their organisational practice and showcase how effective they are at involving and managing their volunteers. A user-friendly quality standard, Volunteer Friendly recognises organisations that effectively involve volunteers. Achieving the Volunteer Friendly Award helps you ensure that volunteers receive the best possible support, and your organisation…
