Canine Partners is holding an event in Edinburgh as an opportunity for potential volunteers, supporters and organisations to learn about what they do, find out more and see their brand-new virtual demonstration of how they train their dogs. Attendees can also hear first-hand from someone who has a life-changing assistance dog. The event takes place on Friday 17 October 2025, 12pm – 2pm, in the Robertson Suite of The Eric Liddell Community, 15 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4DP.
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“Volunteering: A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach” Online Training
Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities (THRE) is holding a free online training course, “Volunteering – A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach”, on Tuesday 14 October 2025, 1pm – 4pm, via Zoom (with regular breaks throughout the session).
Motability Foundation Funding Opportunities
The Motability Foundation is offering 8 distinct funding opportunities aimed at improving access to wheelchairs and mobility aids for disabled people across the UK. Grants ranging from £50,000 – £1 million are available for projects lasting 12 months to 3 years.
National Events Funding Programme: Information Webinar
VisitScotland, through EventScotland, invites event organisers to a free online webinar exploring Round 55 of the National Events Funding Programme. Taking place on Tuesday 7 October 2025, from 3pm –4pm, the session will be delivered via Microsoft Teams by Jennifer Stevenson, Events Manager and Programme Lead.
National Events Funding Programme: Round 55 Open
VisitScotland has launched Round 55 of the National Events Programme, offering financial support to public-facing events taking place in Scotland between Wednesday 1 April 2026 – Wednesday 31 March 2027. The programme aims to strengthen Scotland’s events sector by enhancing visitor experiences, increasing tourism, and supporting local economies. The deadline for applications is 12pm on Wednesday 6 November 2025.
Better Breaks Funding Programme: 2026-2027 Open
The Better Breaks programme is now open to applications for 2026 – 2027. Better Breaks is a funding programme of the Short Breaks Fund, operated by Shared Care Scotland on behalf of the National Carers Organisations and Scottish Government. Around £1.7 million is available for 12 month grants (April 2026 – March 2027) for short breaks projects for disabled children and young people (aged 20 years old and under), and their carers (adult carers and/or young carers). The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 3 November 2025.
RISE Forth Valley Quarterly Newsletter
RISE Forth Valley has released their latest quarterly newsletter, available to view or download as a pdf.
“Let’s Talk About Stigma” Training
Falkirk Council and its partners are running “Let’s Talk About Stigma” training to challenge stigma around substance use, mental health, and social disadvantage. Open to frontline staff and volunteers in these areas, across the Falkirk District, the course is delivered in-person at The Foundry, 4 Central Park Avenue, Central Boulevard, Larbert, FK5 4RU. The next training dates are: Thursday 20 November 2025, 9:30am – 3pm, and Tuesday 10 February 2026, 9:30am – 3pm
Link Academy Moving On Up Course Open for Referrals
Link Academy (part of the Link Group) is currently accepting referrals for its Moving On Up course, which will be running this autumn at the Link Academy, Mckinven House, George Street, Falkirk, FK2 7EY. Moving On Up is a personal development programme designed for young people aged 16 – 19 years old, offering participants the chance to gain new skills, build confidence, explore their future goals, and connect with others in a supportive environment. The course runs for 8 weeks, beginning Monday 27 October 2025.
Upcoming Families Outside CPD Accredited Training
Families Outside’s next CPD-accredited training for professionals takes place on Wednesday 22 October 2025, 9:30am – 12:30pm, via Microsoft Teams. “The Impact of Imprisonment on Children and Families” is suitable for professionals from any sector who want to feel more confident when supporting families affected by imprisonment in their own role.
