Funding is available for community-based opportunities for children and families to play outdoors in local green, blue, and grey spaces, using the Play Ranger model. This fund supports registered Scottish Charities operating in SIMD 1 and 2 locations to deliver free, child-led outdoor play which improves children’s health and wellbeing. The deadline for applications is Friday 10 October 2025.
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E-bulletin Survey Responses: THANK YOU!
Thank you to everyone who completed our recent e-bulletin survey and entered our prize draw! The hamper winner will be publicly announced in due course, once we have been in touch with them. All of your comments have been very helpful, and we are building them into our development of the e-bulletin.
Learning More About the Refugee Journey
Forth Valley Welcome is offering free community talks to local groups, including schools, book clubs, faith groups, youth organisations, and workplaces. These sessions aim to explore the realities of life as a refugee or asylum seeker in the UK, and the barriers people face as they rebuild their lives in safety.
Grace Chocolates Announces Rebrand and New Name
Grace Chocolates is now Chocolate & Grace: “Same incredible quality, same amazing mission, still the same heart and passion as ever. Just with a fun, funky but elegant new look!”
Cultural Sharing Event from RISE Forth Valley
As part of their Black History Month celebrations, RISE Forth Valley is holding a Cultural Sharing Event on Saturday 25 October 2025, 11am – 4pm at Bailliefields Community Hub, Sunnyside Road, Brightons, FK2 0RN.
“How Can We Support Men in Our Communities to Live Well?” Feedback Event
Following their last event in Denny, in June, Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is holding a feedback event for their WIGWAM-S project, on Wednesday 8 October 2025, 10am – 2pm, at Men Matter Scotland in Oliver’s Lounge, 20 Drumchapel Road, Glasgow, G15 6QE.
Five Family Payments Information Session
During Challenge Poverty Week 2025, One Parent Families Scotland (OPFS) is holding a joint webinar with Social Security Scotland on the Five Family Payments, taking place on Monday 6 October 2025, 10am – 11am, via Microsoft Teams.
Exploring Climate Change & Sustainability Free Programme
Social Enterprise Academy and FEL Scotland are holding a free 2 part online workshop exploring organisational and climate sustainability. “Exploring Climate Change & Sustainability” consists of 2 half days, and is specifically for community groups, small businesses, social enterprises, and other organisations in the Forth Valley area to examine and develop their organisational and financial sustainability: Session 1: Thursday 2 October 2025, 9:30am – 12:30pm, via Zoom; Session 2: Thursday 9 October 2025, 9:30am – 12:30pm, via Zoom.
Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network: Next Week
Have you booked your place at our next FVSEN Networking meeting? Focusing on lived experience and shared knowledge, join CVS Falkirk & District and our colleagues on Thursday 2 October to hear from Pause & Breathe CIC, and our hosts Bailliefields Community Hub, and about their Social Enterprise journeys.
Vacancy: Dial-a-Journey Service Delivery Manager
Dial-a-Journey is recruiting a Service Delivery Manager. The position has a salary of £35,000, and is a new role, with a review at the end of its 6 month probationary period. Applicants should have experience in service delivery management, and be able to manage teams of staff and resources effectively.
