Volunteer Scotland has announced the launch of the Knowledge Gateway, a new central hub designed to support volunteering practice, development, and impact across Scotland. With the Knowledge Gateway, Volunteer Scotland aims to bring together practical guidance, tools, training, and insights to help groups and organisations develop, promote, and strengthen volunteering.
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Make Your Mark Inclusive Volunteering Surgeries
Make Your Mark’s new Inclusive Volunteering Surgeries are informal sessions designed especially for history, culture and nature groups and organisations to explore making their volunteer programme more inclusive, with the next taking place next Wednesday 20 May 2026. Hosted by Erin Burke, Make Your Mark Campaign Coordinator, these informal sessions are tailored to attendees and their organisations.
CGL Volunteer Opportunities Closing Soon
Change Grow Live (CGL) is currently looking to recruit new volunteers within Falkirk District for the following roles: Women’s Engagement Support Volunteer (please note, this role is exclusively available to women due to the nature of the role, under section 11 of the Equality Act 2010) and Administration Support. Due to scheduled training, the deadline for applications to these roles is Friday 22 May 2026.
Tenants’ Choice 2025/26 Funding
Tenants’ Choice is Falkirk Council’s participatory budgeting scheme to specifically benefit Falkirk Council tenants, designed to give tenants a say in how their rent can be used for small projects in their community. The 2025/6 Tenants’ Choice has a total fund of £35,000. Constituted groups are able to apply for up to £5,000 for projects which will benefit tenants and the communities where they live.
The Big Change That Lasts Fund from The Robertson Trust
The Big Change That Lasts Fund is The Robertson Trust’s strategic funding programme, supporting ambitious, long‑term change for people, and communities, experiencing poverty and trauma in Scotland. The Fund is designed for charities and social sector organisations which are seeking to deliver transformational outcomes, rather than short‑term activity, and can demonstrate strong leadership, learning, and adaptability. Funding is restricted but flexible, enabling organisations to focus on what is most needed to achieve lasting impact.
Lintel Trust Small Grant Fund
The Lintel Trust Small Grant Fund is currently open for applications, looking to support impactful projects which drive real change where it is needed most, and address housing challenges. The Trust is offering grants of £500 or £1,000 to support local projects which improve people’s lives in social housing communities. These grants are specifically designed to fund initiatives which make a real difference, such as helping residents stay connected, learn digital skills, and maintain their independence. There are four application deadlines in 2026, with the next closing date on Wednesday 12 August 2026.
Triangle Trust Young Women and Girls Funding
The Triangle Trust supports organisations working with vulnerable people, and is currently focusing on improving outcomes for young women and girls affected by offending, exploitation and related disadvantage. Trustees are looking to fund projects which are focused on young women and girls who already have a history of offending, or who are at high risk of registering a first offence. The deadline for submitting an EOI form is Thursday 21 May 2026.
Safer and Empowered Communities Forum: June 2026 Meeting
CVS Falkirk & District is delighted to invite partners and community organisations to the next Safer and Empowered Communities Forum, online via MS Teams on Wednesday 3 June 2026, 10am – 12pm.
STaND Digital Resource Online Survey
As the availability of novel nicotine products (NNPs) continues to grow, NHS Forth Valley is looking into developing a digital resource for Stopping Smoking and Nicotine Dependency (STaND) and is gathering feedback on what would be most helpful, via a short online survey. NHS Forth Valley is keen to hear from as many people as possible, including children and young people, who are often targeted by NNP advertising. The deadline for responses is Monday 2 June 2026.
Celebrating 20 Years of Forth Valley Sensory Centre
Forth Valley Sensory Centre is marking its 20th anniversary in 2026, with a range of activities celebrating its work and the community which has developed around the organisation. There are a number of opportunities to take part in anniversary events, or support the celebrations.
