A Forth Valley Climate Action Network is being developed to bring together community organisations that are concerned with sustainability, climate change, the wellbeing economy, and community resilience.
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Real Living Wage 2022 Rates Announcement Brought Forward
The Living Wage Foundation has announced that they will be bringing forward this year’s announcement of the new real Living Wage rates to Thursday 22nd September. This is in response to rapidly rising living costs, which will be reflected in the new higher rates.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Scotland Consultation
Scottish Government is developing a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Scotland, and are looking for people to give their thoughts, views and experiences via an online survey. The Strategy will guide the work Scottish Government (and their partners) will do to improve mental health and wellbeing in Scotland. The deadline for responses is Friday 9th September.
FREE Office Furniture for Third Sector: Comfortable Chairs
Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Carers Centre has 9 comfortable chairs available for free to other third sector groups or organisations.
FREE Love Science Activity
As part of their Fun in Falkirk series (funded by the Falkirk Bairns Wellbeing Fund), Falkirk Delivers is holding a Love Science activity on Saturday 6th August, 11am – 3pm at the Falkirk Steeple, 100 High Street, Falkirk, FK1 1NW.
CLOSING SOON: Falkirk Third Sector Impact Measurement Survey
The Falkirk Third Sector Impact Measurement Survey closes THIS FRIDAY 5th August! The survey is open to all third sector groups and organisations operating in Falkirk and District communities, and helps our team at CVS Falkirk create the 2022 Report. The report is not just a recording exercise – it is a chance to celebrate the incredible work of our sector in 2021/22, but it also highlights the issues we face.
Social Enterprise Net Zero Transition Fund
Social Investment Scotland (SIS), in partnership with Zero Waste Scotland, has launched the Social Enterprise Net Zero Transition Fund (NZTF), designed to support social enterprises and the wider third sector to make the transition to carbon net zero. The fund aims to support organisations in their journey to become carbon neutral, and to develop the circular economy.
Brand for Growth 2022
Brand for Growth 2022 has now opened for applications. Managed by Bold Studio, Brand for Growth aims to provide social enterprises with the opportunity to invest in their brand in a changing world. Successful applicants will take part in a bespoke rebranding exercise. The deadline for applications is Monday 15th August.
Important Information Notice on PVG Memberships
Volunteer Scotland’s Disclosure Services team has released an important information notice regarding Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme memberships, on behalf of Disclosure Scotland. The information notice highlights the importance of informing Disclosure Scotland when a PVG member stops doing regulated work within your organisation.
Recruitment for New Carer Representative on Falkirk IJB
Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Carers Centre, with Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), is looking for a new Carer Representative to represent the views and interests of local carers on the Integrated Joint Board (IJB). The Carer Representative role has a commitment of 3 years, and involves attending 4 IJB meetings per year.
