Quiet Waters is a local Christian charity which provides free counselling, bereavement listening, and training. They are urgently looking for a new Chair of their Board of Trustees.
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Autistic Adult Support Fund
The Autistic Adult Support Fund is now open for applications. The Fund will provide £500,000 for the 6 month period from October 2023 to the end of March 2024, and aims to help adults with an autism diagnosis, self-identified autistic adults, and their families and carers understand what neurodivergence means for them and improve their wellbeing.
“Falkirk’s Relationships’ First” Film Screening
Falkirk Council is hosting a film screening of their new “Falkirk’s Relationships’ First” on Tuesday 29th August, 12pm – 2pm at the Bo’ness Hippodrome, 10 Hope Street, Bo’ness, EH51 0AA. The film features young people leaving care, who explain a range of barriers they encounter, which mean they find it difficult to maintain connections. The film then explores what these barriers may look like in Falkirk Council, and what they as an organisation can do differently.
“Introduction to Diabetes Tech” Webinar
Diabetes Scotland is hosting a free webinar, “Introduction to Diabetes Tech”, on Tuesday 29th August, 7:30pm – 8:30pm. During the webinar, experts will look at the different types of technology available, and how it can support with managing diabetes.
Dates-n-Mates STV Advert Live from Monday
Dates-n-Mates has announced that their TV advert with STV will be going live on Monday 28th August for 10 days across various time slots on live TV and the online STV player. They have been working with the STV creative team on this advert for a number of months; the advert features photos of their members events from each Dates-n-Mates branches, with voiceover from 2 of the team.
Awakening the Festival This Weekend
Awakening the Festival takes place this weekend on Sunday 27th August, 1pm – 9pm at Falkirk Stadium, 4 Stadium Way, Falkirk, FK2 9EE. The outdoor music festival is designed exclusively for people with disabilities, and will feature live bands and DJs, food and drink, market stalls, and other entertainment.
Falkirk Third Sector Employability Summit: Thank You
Thank you to everyone who joined us at yesterday’s Falkirk Third Sector Employability Summit! It was wonderful to see you all again, and we heard some important discussions taking place at tables. Our team will be working on collating all the feedback you gave us, and will share our findings in due course.
Suicide Prevention Scotland Lived Experience Panel Members
Suicide Prevention Scotland’s Lived Experience Panel is recruiting new members. They are looking for people over 18 years old from across Scotland with experience of suicide to share their views and help shape suicide prevention work in Scotland. The panel will meet approximately 10 times a year (both online and in-person) to discuss their views.…
Falkirk HSCP Updated Community Resource Pack and Start-Up Grant
Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has launched their updated Community Resource Pack and Start-Up Grant application form. The Community Resource Pack provides information and tools to help community-led groups get started, and contains sample policies and templates to support local groups or organisations, which can be adapted to suit. The resource pack contains:…
Autumn School Holiday Food and Activities Fund Open
The 2023 Autumn School Holiday Food and Activities Fund is now open for applications, with funding of up to £2,000 available for projects. The Fund aims to support local organisations to deliver activities and food to children and young people from low-income families across Falkirk District during the autumn school holiday (taking place Monday 9th…
