The Make Your Mark campaign aims to increase the number and diversity of heritage volunteers across Scotland. The campaign is holding an online session aimed at supporting volunteer managers around intergenerational volunteering, on Thursday 16 April 2026, 11am – 12pm, via Microsoft Teams.
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Update from VSDS on Upcoming Changes to PVG and Disclosure Services
Volunteer Scotland Disclosure Services (VSDS) has recently issued a number of new updates regarding the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) and Disclosure Services, some which will take effect from Wednesday 1 April 2026.
Bucket Collection Volunteers at Falkirk FC Match
Breakthrough T1D is looking for Bucket Collection Volunteers to help raise as much money as possible at the upcoming Falkirk FC match on Saturday 21 March 2026, 1:45pm – 5:30pm, at Falkirk Football Stadium, 4 Stadium Way, Falkirk, FK2 9EE. All volunteers will receive a Breakthrough T1D t-shirt, a match ticket and a voucher for a pie and drink. A staff member wearing a blue Breakthrough T1D be there to support volunteers on the day.
Bank of Scotland Energise Grants Programme
The Bank of Scotland Foundation’s Energise grants programme provides unrestricted funding to Scottish charities supporting vulnerable people. Funding can be used for core, capital, delivery, project, or general running costs, offering flexibility to respond quickly to organisational needs. The fund opens for applications on Monday 23 March 2026, and closes on Wednesday 1 April 2026.
Fat Beehive Foundation Digital Grants
The Fat Beehive Foundation provides small grants to UK charities to help improve their digital presence. This includes support for building websites and apps, digitising services, and purchasing digital products. The fund is particularly aimed at helping charities with limited resources, especially those supporting traditionally hard-to-fund groups such as prisoners, refugees, or disadvantaged youth. Grants of up to £2,500 are available. The next closing date (for the April meeting) is 5pm on Tuesday 31 March 2026.
The Fore Summer 2026 Registration Opening Soon
Registration for The Fore’s Summer 2026 Funding Round will open at 12pm on Wednesday 25 March 2026 for one week until 12pm on Wednesday 1 April 2026.
LEAD Scotland Online Survey on Disabled People’s Experiences of Cybercrime
LEAD Scotland has created a short online survey, and is looking to hear from disabled people, neurodiverse people, blind or visually impaired people, D/deaf people, or people who have long term physical or mental health conditions to complete the survey with their experiences of cybercrime and online safety. The survey has 22 questions, and will take around 15 minutes to complete. Respondents do not have to have had an experience with cybercrime to complete the survey. The deadline for responses is Tuesday 31 March 2026.
Proposal to Update School Premises Regulations Consultation
Scottish Government has launched a consultation on proposals to update the School Premises (General Requirements and Standards) (Scotland) Regulations 1967, which set out minimum standards for school buildings and facilities, so they reflect modern educational needs. The aim is to ensure the regulations reflect modern educational needs, including aspects such as internal and outdoor space, digital infrastructure, sanitary facilities and wellbeing areas, while removing outdated or duplicative requirements. The consultation closes to new responses on Tuesday 31 March 2026.
Voluntary Sector Children’s Services Forum: March 2026 Meeting
CVS Falkirk & District invites local third sector groups and organisations to the March 2026 Voluntary Sector Children’s Services Forum (VSCSF), taking place on Wednesday 25 March 2026, 10am – 12pm via Microsoft Teams.
New Resources to Support Trans and Non-Binary Pupils in Schools
Following updates to Scottish Government’s guidance on supporting trans pupils, LGBT Youth Scotland has released a series of resources aimed at helping trans and non-binary pupils, school staff, and parents, carers and families understand the changes.
