Thinkuknow, the online safety education programme from the UK National Crime Agency, has released information for parents and carers around cyber security and safety online for children and young people. While particularly relevant during the current lockdown and school closures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, these resources can be used at any time. Home activity packs are also available for children and young people as young as 4 years old to over 14 years old.
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Consultation on Falkirk Local Development Plan 2
Falkirk Council has begun updating its Supplementary Guidance notes in association with the preparation of the Falkirk Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2), and is looking for comments on the guidance notes. The deadline for responses is Friday 22nd May.
Falkirk Third Sector Forums Update: New Zoom Forum
Unfortunately, during the current COVID-19 pandemic, we are cancelling third sector forums held at our office. At the moment, this will be until the end of June. However, we are running a bi-weekly COVID-19 online forum using Zoom: the COVID-19 Third Sector Response Forum.
CAF Coronavirus Emergency Fund
Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has launched the CAF Coronavirus Emergency Fund. The fund aims to help smaller charitable organisations in the UK affected by the impact of COVID-19. Grants of up to £10,000 are available. This is intended as a rapid response fund, and CAF aims to make payments within 14 days of application. As they anticipate high numbers of applicants, it is unlikely that all eligible applicants will be awarded grants.
Youth Scotland Action Fund
Youth Scotland has announced the Youth Scotland Action Fund, a micro grant fund which supports community-based youth work affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The maximum amount available per application is £500, and the fund can be used for a range of equipment, opportunities and programmes to engage young people during the epidemic. The fund is prioritised for Youth Scotland member groups who meet the funding criteria, but non-member groups from non-uniformed organisations who meet the criteria are welcome to apply.
Third Sector Resilience Fund: Applications Open
Applications are now open for the Third Sector Resilience Fund (TSRF). The TSRF will support organisations across the third sector who are at risk of closure due to a sharp decrease in income, or who are unable to deliver their services directly as a result of the pandemic, offering charities, social enterprises, and community or voluntary groups grants of £5,000 – £100,000.
CVS Falkirk COVID-19 Funding Page
As part of our COVID-19 Community Responses, Resources and Guidance page, our team at CVS Falkirk has pulled together a range of funds relevant to our local communities and sector: the COVID-19 Funding page. Please check this page regularly, as new information is being added on an ongoing basis.
Skills for Health Free COVID-19 Awareness Course
Skills for Health has developed a free online resource for key workers (including volunteers, who are classed as category 2 or 3) to learn about COVID-19 symptoms, infection prevention, investigation and guidance to support them in their role. The course includes Statutory/Mandatory e-learning training, aligned to the UK’s Core Skills Training Framework, including Infection Prevention and Control.
CGL COVID-19 Compiled Information
Change Grow Live (CGL) Forth Valley has compiled a short list of useful information documents for during the current COVID-19 pandemic, including: Support Services in Forth Valley, information on the benefits available under Universal Credit during the pandemic, and a list of NHS and partner helpline services.
Skills Development Scotland Services During COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is continuing to provide career information, advice and guidance. SDS Careers Advisers are also continuing to offer support to individuals via phone, Skype or online.
