On the Volunteer Nations Podcast, Tobi Johnson walks organisations through how to deliver clear, confident feedback to their volunteers in a way that fosters growth, maintains trust, and avoids discomfort. The podcast shares real examples and practical scripts, and differentiates between corrective, confirming, and the coercive feedback which should be avoided.
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Young Trustees Movement Champion Training Workshop
The Young Trustee Movement is delivering a free one hour online workshop designed to help organisations equipped to champion diversity on boards. Taking place on Thursday 21 August 2025, 12pm – 1pm, the workshop aims to help participants be able to develop a framework regarding board diversity.
Volunteer Opportunities: Denny Stroke Club
Denny Stroke Club is a volunteer-run, user-led community organisation. The Club provides peer support to stroke survivors, their friends and families, allowing space to meet and socialise with people who understand what they are going through. The Club is currently looking to recruit new volunteers in a number of roles.
Volunteer Opportunity: Falkirk District Scouts Chair
Falkirk District Scouts is looking for a new District Chair to lead its Board of Trustees. Applicants should have strong leadership and teamworking skills, and be passionate about youth development, though no prior Scouting experience is required.
Forte Charitable Foundation Small Grants Programme
The Forte Charitable Foundation’s Small Grants Programme offers financial support to UK-based charitable and not for profit organisations across the UK, which are working to address the challenges faced by local communities. Grants range from £2,000 – £10,000. Funding is available for core and revenue costs, with the Foundation prioritising frontline organisations working directly with individuals in need. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with no fixed deadlines.
Corra Foundation Boost Fund Supporting Families and Children
The Corra Foundation has announced its latest funding opportunity, the Boost Fund.
The Boost Fund is for small community-led organisations across Scotland who are supporting local people affected by poverty or disadvantage. Grants of £500 – £3,000 are available for constituted groups and charities with an annual income of £50,000 or less. Unconstituted groups can apply for grants of £250 – £1,500.
Falkirk Council Tenants Choice Fund
Falkirk Council’s Housing team has launched its new Tenants Choice Fund, where constituted groups can apply for up to £5,000 for projects benefiting Falkirk Council tenants and the communities they live in. It is designed to give tenants a say in how their rent can be used for small projects in their community. Tenants Choice will have a total fund in 2025/6 of £35,000.
Managing a Community Building Free Webinar
MyCommunity will be hosting a free webinar on how to manage a community building effectively, taking place 10:30am – 12pm on Wednesday 10 September 2025. The webinar is for anyone involved in running a community building, including staff and board members. The session will cover all aspects of effective management.
Creating Hope with Peer Support: Forth Valley Learning & Networking Event
Join the Scottish Recovery Network for a free Creating Hope with Peer Support learning and networking event in Stirling, on Wednesday 17 September 2025, 10am – 4pm. This in-person workshop is part of the Scottish Recovery Network’s series designed to empower Peer Supporters, Peer Workers, volunteers, and individuals with lived experience who are supporting people affected by suicide.
Scottish Mental Health First Aid Training in October
Staff and volunteers living or working in the Falkirk District are invited to attend a 2 day Scottish Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) course on Tuesday 7 October and Tuesday 14 October 2025, 9:30am – 4:30pm. The in-person training is aimed at those who want to help someone with mental health problems, whether in a professional or personal capacity. It focuses on early intervention and aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to provide initial help before professional support is available.
