Just Enterprise is offering a free online training session on Thursday 18 September 2025, 6pm – 7:30pm, via Zoom. “Strategic Planning” is designed for third sector leaders and managers who are involved in planning their organisation’s strategic direction.
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Scottish EDGE Competition Open for Applications
Applications are now open for the Scottish EDGE competition, a national funding initiative supporting early-stage and high-growth entrepreneurs. The deadline for submissions is 2pm next Wednesday 10 September 2025.
Social Enterprise in Scotland: Census 2024 Report Released
Earlier this week, Social Enterprise Scotland launched the 2024 Social Enterprise in Scotland Census, at the Social Enterprise Summit Scotland on Tuesday 2 September 2025. The report shows how over the past 10 years social enterprises in Scotland have grown, adapted to challenges, and remained committed to fairness, sustainability, and equality.
The Disclosure Act in Action: Reflections
Volunteer Scotland has released its reflections on the changes brought about by the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (namely around the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme), 3 months after the end of the grace period.
Young Trustees Online Community Café
The next Young Trustees Community Café takes place online, 12pm – 1pm on Thursday 18 September 2025, offering young trustees the space to make meaningful networks and learn from one another.
Volunteer Opportunity: Office Admin Volunteer
Forth Valley Migrant Support Network is a grassroots organisation helping local people whose first language is not English. The group is looking to recruit an office admin volunteer for its office in Newhouse Business Park, Newhouse Road, Grangemouth, FK3 8LL.
Advertise Your Volunteer Opportunities with CVS Falkirk & District!
Volunteers play such an important role within an organisation, a resource that for many organisations couldn’t do without, however they are a resource that needs to be looked after, managed and nurtured. If you want help to find the right people, at CVS Falkirk & District we can provide a range of support including registering and advertising your volunteer opportunities.
Nineveh Charitable Trust
Funding is available from the Nineveh Charitable Trust for a broad range of projects and activities which promote a better understanding of the environment and countryside, whilst facilitating improved access, education and research.
Paul Hamlyn Foundation Youth Fund
Not for profit youth organisations supporting disadvantaged young people (aged 14 – 25 years old) can apply for grants of up to £150,000, spread over 3 years. The Paul Hamlyn Foundation Youth Fund aims to aid youth organisations to sustain or expand their work to assist young people who face complex transitions to adulthood.
Funding for Charities Supporting Vulnerable People
Funding is available for registered charities working with the most vulnerable people, through the Matrix Causes Fund. One-off grants of up to £5,000 (or grants of up to £3,000 per year for 3 years) are available to support organisations which promote access to justice. The next deadline for applications is 12pm on Tuesday 30 September 2025.
