Solicitors for Older People Scotland (SOPS) have reopened the Later Life Information Centre at 25 Newmarket Street, in Falkirk town centre, following it’s temporary closure from March 2020. They are keen to restock their leaflet displays with up to date information on groups, clubs and activities for older people.
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Living Wage Rates for 2023/24
The Living Wage Foundation has confirmed that the new real Living Wage rates for 2023/24 will be announced on Tuesday 24th October.
Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2023
The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2023 is now underway, with the full festival programme available online.
Taking place across Scotland Wednesday 4th October – Sunday 22nd October, and led by the Mental Health Foundation, this year’s festival explores the theme of “revolution”.
Challenge Poverty Week 2023 in Falkirk: Roundup
Last week for Challenge Poverty Week (CPW), our team at CVS Falkirk highlighted the efforts of our local third sector and communities in tackling poverty across the Falkirk District.
Falkirk Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults: Round 3 Open!
CVS Falkirk & District is delighted to announce that applications to Round 3 of the Falkirk Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults are now open! The Fund will close, and all applications must be submitted by, 12pm on Friday 3rd November 2023. Applications should be made through our bespoke Grant Funding Portal (GFP).
Falkirk Delivers Volunteer Recruitment Day
CVS Falkirk and Falkirk Delivers are holding a Volunteer Recruitment Day, 11am – 4pm next Thursday 5th October. The event takes place in the old Dorothy Perkins unit of the Howgate Shopping Centre, High Street, Falkirk, FK1 1HG, and aims to showcase the range of incredible opportunities available for people to get involved with in and around Falkirk town centre.
Challenge Poverty Week: Falkirk’s Third Sector Forums
This Challenge Poverty Week (CPW), our team at CVS Falkirk is highlighting the efforts of our local third sector and communities in tackling poverty across the Falkirk District. CPW Background and Themes Challenge Poverty Week was launched by the Poverty Alliance in 2013, as a way to draw attention to the injustice of poverty in Scotland,…
Challenge Poverty Week: Adequate Incomes
“We should all have enough to live a decent and dignified life.” This Challenge Poverty Week (CPW), our team at CVS Falkirk is highlighting the efforts of our local third sector and communities in tackling poverty across the Falkirk District. CPW Background and Themes Challenge Poverty Week was launched by the Poverty Alliance in 2013,…
Challenge Poverty Week: Martha’s Pantry, Slamannan
“Dignified access to food in rural communities.” This Challenge Poverty Week (CPW), our team at CVS Falkirk is highlighting the efforts of our local third sector and communities in tackling poverty across the Falkirk District. CPW Background and Themes Challenge Poverty Week was launched by the Poverty Alliance in 2013, as a way to draw…
Challenge Poverty Week: The Driving Force
“Providing a lift where there wasn’t one before.” This Challenge Poverty Week (CPW), our team at CVS Falkirk is highlighting the efforts of our local third sector and communities in tackling poverty across the Falkirk District. CPW Background and Themes Challenge Poverty Week was launched by the Poverty Alliance in 2013, as a way to…
