Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) is hosting a webinar on reducing fuel costs and simple steps to save energy, as part of their Challenge Poverty Week activities. Taking place on Friday 10 October 2025, 11am – 12:30pm via Microsoft Teams, the webinar ties in with Friday’s theme of “Warm Homes, Green Travel, Safe Climate”, and is open to both members of the public, and frontline staff who support them.
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“House of Hormones” Online Event
The Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution (SCCR, by Cyrenians), Parenting Across Scotland, and Workplace Menopause Support are holding a free online event exploring intergenerational conflict amplified through hormonal changes. “House of Hormones” takes place on Thursday 9 October 2025, 5:30pm – 7pm, following its debut at the Edinburgh Fringe earlier this year.
Apple and Gardening Family Fun Day Event
On Saturday 4 October 2025, Braes Friendly Growers (BFG) is holding Apple and Gardening Family Fun Day 2025, a free community-building event taking place 11am – 3pm at Polmont Community Hub, Greenpark Drive, Polmont, FK2 0PZ.
“Introduction to Web Development” Workshop
As part of the Ada Scotland Festival, QA is hosting a free online workshop designed to introduce girls and young women in Scotland to web development, taking place on Saturday 4 October, 10am – 2pm.
Formal Volunteering Participation in Scotland Increasing
Volunteer Scotland has announced that the formal volunteer participation rate in Scotland is increasing. Analysis of the latest Scottish Household Survey for 2024 show positive changes, with 25% of adults in Scotland volunteering with a group, club or organisation in 2024. This means the number of volunteers in Scotland increased by 331,000 between 2023 and 2024, after formal volunteer participation dropped to its lowest recorded level of 18% in 2023.
Volunteer Opportunity: Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026
The Commonwealth Games 2026, taking place in Glasgow, has lowered the minimum age of its volunteers to 16 years old. Applications for volunteers are now open.
Volunteer Opportunity: Strathcarron Hospice 10K Race Marshals
Strathcarron Hospice is holding its fundraising 10K race on Sunday 12 October 2025, 11am – 1pm, beginning from Denny High School, and is currently looking for Volunteer Marshals.
Thinking About AI Email Course: A Thoughtful Introduction to AI in a Third Sector Context
Third Sector Human Rights & Equalities (THRE) is offering a free 6 lesson email course designed to help third sector professionals better understand Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications for their work.
Building a Resilient Community and Shared Transport Sector Grants
The Motability Foundation has announced a major funding opportunity aimed at enhancing the resilience and sustainability of the UK’s community and shared transport sector. Grants range from £50,000 – £1 million, with funding available for projects lasting 12 months – 3 years. To apply, organisations must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) outlining their proposed project. The deadline for EOIs is Friday 30 January 2026.
Better Access to Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Large Grants
The Motability Foundation has launched a large funding round aimed at significantly improving access to affordable, high-quality wheelchairs and mobility equipment for disabled people across the UK. Grants of £250,000 – £1 million are available for projects lasting 12 months – 3 years, with applications closing on Monday 15 December 2025.
