Applications are now open for Falkirk’s Mental Health Association’s (FDAMH) Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) – 2 Day Course, taking place on Thursday 23 April 2026 and Thursday 30 April 2026, 9:30am – 4:30pm both days. This course is £150 per person, and will take place at the FDAMH Victoria Centre, 173 Victoria Rd, Falkirk, FK2 7AU.
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CONSOLIDATE Network National Dementia Survey
Age Scotland is partnering with Heriot-Watt University and University of Strathclyde on the CONSOLIDATE project, exploring how people living with dementia can remain independent for longer, and how technology can support daily life in a meaningful way. As part of this research, a short national survey has been launched to gather insight and lived experience. The findings will help shape the next stage of the CONSOLIDATE research process.
Canine Partners Speakers Available for Groups
Canine Partners volunteers are available to speak to groups (virtually or in-person) in detail about what the organisation does and why, and how dogs are trained to complete everyday tasks.
Grangemouth Stadium Athletics Easter Camps
In addition to their weekly Run, Push, Jump, Throw athletics sessions, our Falkirk Funders Fayre hosts at Grangemouth Community Sports Trust have launched their Athletics Easter Camps! The sessions aim to allow children in Primary 1 – Primary 7 to try out various athletic disciplines in a fun and safe environment, and take place at Grangemouth Stadium, Kersiebank Avenue, Grangemouth, FK3 0EE, every day Monday 13 April – Friday 17 April 2026.
Game Energy Community Hub Launched
Stenhousemuir FC Community Foundation has announced the launch of Game Energy, its new community hub collaboration between the Scottish Professional Football League Trust (SPFL Trust) and Scottish Gas Network (SGN). The hub is Stenhousemuir FC Community Foundation’s largest project to date, and is open every Monday and Friday, 12pm – 2pm within the Age Concern Hall, Main Street, Larbert, FK5 4BL.
Empowering Communities Programme: Training Opportunities Available
Fully funded training opportunities are available through CVS Falkirk & District’s Empowering Communities Programme in March 2026. There is no cost to third sector groups or organisations to attend; however, places must be booked in advance.
National Adult Support and Protection Awareness Day
National Adult Support and Protection (ASP) Awareness Day on Friday 20 February 2026 is an important reminder of our shared responsibility to safeguard adults who may be at risk of harm. The day encourages all of us to strengthen our understanding, challenge stigma, and stay alert to signs of neglect, exploitation, or abuse. Every adult…
‘Making Friends with Your Finances: A Must for Social Entrepreneurs’ Workshop
Potentially the difference between survival and failure, understanding and managing your cashflow as a social enterprise is essential. To support you with this, Just Enterprise welcome you to join their free ‘Making Friends with Your Finances: A Must for Social Entrepreneurs’ workshop in-person on Wednesday 11 March 2026, 1-4:30pm at The Bakery (Brunswick Street Lane,…
Getting Started with Procurement, Tendering and Public Contracts Scotland Online Support Session
Intend Business Development provide tendering support and training for all stages of the procurement process to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), third sector organisations and large national companies. As part of their commitment to delivering community benefit, they will deliver a short online support session on Thursday 26 March 2026, 10-11am via Teams, for third sector…
Alzheimer Scotland ‘Time For You’ Sessions
Alzheimer Scotland‘s ‘Time For You’ is a paid-for service offering support to those living with dementia and their carers. A welcoming day offering personalised therapeutic activity and support for people living with memory difficulties, dementia or mild cognitive impairment, ‘Time For You’ is a safe, supportive space where people can enjoy group activities, connect with others,…
