Applications for the British Institute of Human Rights’ (BIHR) Community Programme are now open. Through the programme, BIHR is providing free community or voluntary group support worth £8,000 – £10,000 to create and co-design a human rights solution that works for the group. The Community Programme has been developed to deliver on BIHR’s Strategic Aim 2:…
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Safer and Empowered Communities Forum: August Meeting
At the upcoming Safer and Empowered Communities Forum, which takes place on Wednesday 23rd August, 10am – 12pm via Zoom, we look forward to hearing about the Empowering Communities Programme and Fund, the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry: Let’s Be Heard: Sharing Scotland’s COVID Experience, and developing and implementing community-led solutions for safer communities (John from Tamfourhill Tenants and Residents Organisation/Community Hub).
Dementia Friendly Singing Sessions
The Freedom Of Mind Community Choir will be providing 2 free dementia friendly singing sessions, on Wednesday 6th September and Wednesday 20th December, 2:30pm – 4:30pm in Camelon Parish Church Hall, Falkirk. These sessions will include singing well-known songs, and are free to access, with refreshments provided halfway through the session.
Slamannan Fun Day
Slamannan Community Hub is holding their first Fun Day! Supported by CVS Falkirk and Foundation Scotland, the FREE fun day will take place on Saturday 26th August 1pm – 3pm, at Slamannan Community Centre.
Falkirk Third Sector Employability Summit: ONE WEEK TO GO!
The Falkirk Third Sector Employability Summit is now less than ONE WEEK away, with only a very few spaces remaining! The event is open to third sector groups and organisations only who work in and across the Falkirk District Taking place on Thursday 24th August, 9:30am – 12:30pm, at Forth Valley Sensory Centre, Redbrae Road, Camelon,…
NEW “An Informed Choice: Community Asset Transfer” Info Session
Following on from the sessions earlier this year, CVS Falkirk is holding an online information session on Community Asset Transfer (CAT) (with the possibility for additional sessions at a later date), taking place on Tuesday 5th September, 1pm – 3:30pm. “An Informed Choice: Community Asset Transfer” is an introductory session, open to third sector organisations and groups across Falkirk and District.
Victim Support Scotland Volunteers
Victim Support Scotland is a nation-wide charity dedicated to helping people affected by crime across Scotland. They are currently looking for more people to join their team of volunteers, who provide information, guidance, emotional support and practical assistance to help anyone affected by crime
Home-Start Falkirk Volunteers
Home-Start Falkirk is looking for Parent + Family Support volunteers, as well as Parent + Toddler Group Volunteers! Parent + Family Support Volunteers will be matched with a parent or family to provide support during home visits, while Parent + Toddler Group Volunteers will support Home-Start facilitators at groups in Bo’ness, Denny, Grangemouth or Falkirk.
Tamfourhill Clean Communities Volunteers
The Tamfourhill Tenants and Residents Organisation (TTRO) is looking for volunteers to help with a new project, aiming to support people who don’t have access to the recycling centre due to accessibility barriers (such as lack of access to a car). Volunteers are needed in 2 roles: Collection Volunteers and E-Cargo Bikers.
LNER Customer and Communities Investment Fund
The LNER Customer and Communities Investment Fund (CCIF) is open for applications. The CCIF aims to support charities, LNER customers, and the communities of their route, focusing on causes that are of key importance to LNER, which includes the fund’s core themes: mental health, education and employability skills, diversity and inclusion, and environmental sustainability. The deadline for applications to this round is 11:59pm on Sunday 24th September 2023.
