The South-East of Scotland Transport Partnership (SEStran) is committed to leading the way in improving access to healthcare services across the South-East of Scotland, through its Transport to Health initiative. As part of this work, SEStran has launched a public consultation and online survey to better understand the barriers people face when accessing healthcare in the SEStran…
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Falkirk Older People’s Network: November 2025 Meeting
CVS Falkirk & District is pleased to invite attendees to the next Falkirk Older People’s Network (OPN) meeting on Thursday 20 November 2025, 10am – 12pm, in person at 1st Falkirk Scout Hall, Pleasance, Falkirk, FK1 1BG. The Network is open to local people over 50 years old, community workers, and volunteers from third sector…
New Living Wage Rates for 2025 – 2026
The Living Wage Foundation recently announced the new Living Wage rates for 2025 – 2026: £13.45 per hour across the UK (£14.80 per hour in London). The Living Wage rates are calculated annually by the Resolution Foundation and overseen by the Living Wage Commission. All Living Wage employers should inform their staff within one month…
Wellbeing Walks with Pause and Breathe CIC
Bonnybridge-based Pause and Breathe CIC hosts a weekly wellbeing walk on Thursdays from 10:30am, for around an hour at different locations each week. Recent wellbeing walks have taken place in Roughcastle, Airth, Callendar Park, and Bonnybridge. Walkers will sometimes stop for a coffee afterwards, giving participants further chances to form connections and reduce loneliness. The…
Free Forth Valley College Online Courses
Forth Valley College has a number of new, fully-funded and completely free online courses for people living in Scotland, designed to help people learn and achieve their goals in ways that suit them. The courses are aimed at everyone, though applicants must reside in Scotland. Courses include Digital Marketing and Social Media, Preparing for Nursing,…
Befriending Week 2025
Befriending Week 2025 takes place Saturday 1 November 2025 – Friday 7 November 2025, aiming to raise awareness across the UK of befriending and its impact. As part of the annual campaign, organisers at Befriending Networks have created social media graphics, digital decorations, and other online resources. Throughout the week, they will also be sharing…
Bailliefields Community Garden Open Day
Bailliefields Community Hub (BCH) is holding its Community Garden Open Day tomorrow, Saturday 1 November 2025, 10am – 2pm on the hub’s grounds at Sunnyside Road, Brightons, FK2 0RN. The event is designed as a hands-on day for the community to come along and help fill the raised beds BCH has built in its new…
Just Enterprise Legal Launchpad In-Person Workshop
Just Enterprise is running a free, in-person workshop on Tuesday 25 November 2025, 10:30am – 2pm, on legal requirements and knowledge for social enterprises. “Legal Launchpad: Supercharge Your Social Enterprise’s Success” will take place in Edinburgh, and is designed for individuals starting or running a social enterprise. The session focuses on essential legal knowledge including…
International Volunteer Managers Day 2025
International Volunteer Managers Day (IVMDay) is being celebrated on Wednesday 5 November 2025, a day that honours the professionals and community leaders who facilitate volunteering globally. It serves as both recognition of the boldness volunteer managers already embody, and an invitation for organisations and communities to take action in support of them. This year’s theme is “Be BOLD. Make…
Young Trustees Training Online Session
“How do we remove the barriers that stop young people from becoming trustees?” Eastside People is holding an online session as part of the Festival of Trusteeship during Trustees’ Week 2025, taking place on Wednesday 5 November 2025, 6pm – 7pm. Supported by the Institute of Leadership, “Young Trustees Wanted: Unlocking the Next Generation” will…
