With the new term having started, One Parent Families Scotland (OPFS) and Home-Start Falkirk have also restarted their groups in their Grangemouth Hub, located at the Sealock Centre, 63 Montgomery Street, Grangemouth, FK3 8QR.
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Care with Confidence: Dementia Information Sessions
The next Dementia Information Session from Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Carers Centre takes place on Tuesday 26 August 2025, 10:30am – 12:30pm. Carers have a choice of attending via Zoom, or in person at the Carers Centre office, 1A Bank Street, Falkirk, FK1 1NB.
FUND CLOSED: Falkirk Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund Round 5
The Falkirk Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund Round 5 is now OPEN! With the deadline of 12pm on Thursday 2 October 2025, all applications must be made through CVS Falkirk & District’s Grant Funding Portal.
“Charitable Trading” Online Training Session
Just Enterprise is offering a free online training session on Charitable Trading, designed to support third sector organisations in understanding the legal and financial frameworks around trading. The session will take place on Tuesday 26 August 2025, 10:30am – 12pm, and will be delivered via Zoom.
“Writing for the Web” Online Training Session
Just Enterprise is offering a free online training session, “Writing for the Web”, designed to help participants craft clear, engaging, and accessible digital content. Taking place next Tuesday 19 August 2025, 2pm – 4pm, this interactive course is aimed at anyone responsible for writing website copy, blogs, or online communications.
Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network: October 2025 Meeting
The next Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network (FVSEN) meeting will be held, in person, on Thursday 2 October 2025, 10am – 1pm at Bailliefields Community Hub, Sunnyside Road, Brightons, FK2 0RN.
Webinar: How to Handle Volunteer Concerns and Complaints
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO, the English equivalent of SCVO) is delivering a free webinar on Tuesday 23 September 2025, 10:30am – 12pm, via Zoom, exploring how to create a safe environment where volunteers feel confident to raise concerns, and how organisations can respond appropriately when they do.
Volunteer Opportunities: Canine Partners in Falkirk District
Canine Partners is a registered charity working to transform the lives of people with disabilities by partnering them with assistance dogs. Their assistance dogs bring a greater independence and quality of life to their partners. Canine Partners are currently looking to recruit volunteers in Falkirk District for a number of roles.
Volunteer Opportunities: Polmont Sports Centre
Polmont Sports Centre is a community group planning to take over the running of Polmont Sports Centre in order to keep the centre open for the benefit of local residents. The group is currently looking to recruit volunteers for various roles including:
Volunteer Opportunities: Bo’ness Networking Group
The Bo’ness Networking Group (Bo’net) is looking for new committee members (trustees), and event volunteers. The organisation – which supports community groups and has organised projects like the revamp at Bo’ness Hospital Garden – says it needs “fresh faces” to keep projects growing.
