The Fundraising Regulator has launched a new Code of Fundraising Practice, which will come into effect on Saturday 1 November 2025. It aims to be clearer and easier to navigate for the third sector, fundraisers, and members of the public, while delivering a proportionate approach to regulation through a principles-based format. A 6 month transition period will be in place, to give those involved time to familiarise themselves with the new code and update internal procedures.
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Share Your Views: Draft Mental Health and Wellbeing SCP
The Forth Valley-wide Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategic Planning Group is calling on local residents, service users, and stakeholders to share their views on the draft Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategic Commissioning Plan (SCP), via an online survey. The deadline for responses is Tuesday 3 June 2025.
Public Consultation on Just Transition Transport Draft Plan
Scottish Government is currently seeking views on the Just Transition Transport Draft Plan as part of a public consultation. This draft plan identifies the key challenges and opportunities that the transport sector faces in making a just transition to net zero. The deadline for responses is Monday 19 May 2025.
Safer and Empowered Communities Forum: May 2025 Meeting
CVS Falkirk & District will host the next Safer and Empowered Communities Forum meeting on Wednesday 28 May 2025, at Tamfourhill Community Hub, 115 Cumbrae Drive, Tamfourhill, FK1 4SD. The event, in partnership with Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities (THRE), aims to help third sector organisations integrate human rights and equalities into their work. Highlights will include talks from LGBT Youth Scotland and RISE Forth Valley.
Young Women’s Movement 30 Under 30 Nominations Open
Nominations for The Young Women’s Movement 30 Under 30 2025 are now open. 30 Under 30 celebrates young women in Scotland who are creating change in their life, community or in society. The deadline for nominations is 9am on Monday 2 June 2025.
New Living Wage Branding Launched
The Living Wage Foundation, and its movements across the UK (including the Living Wage Scotland campaign), has launched its refreshed branding this week. The brand changes include some necessary updates to colours and fonts for accessibility reasons. Accredited Living Wage employers should now download their updated logo, and update the logo across their platforms.
First Official Paralympian Reunion Event
ParalympicsGB has announced that the ParalympicsGB Athlete Community is holding its first official Paralympian Reunion Event at the Stirling Hotel & Conference Centre in Stirling, Scotland on Saturday 31 May to celebrate individual achievements and reflect on the incredible Paralympic legacy.
Westfield Park Community Centre Family Day
Westfield Park Community Centre is holding a free Family Day on Saturday 17 May 2025, 11am – 3pm, at the centre on Westfield Street, Falkirk, FK2 9DX. The event, in partnership with FEL Scotland, is free to attend.
Peer Connects Launch During Mental Health Awareness Week
Scottish Recovery Network’s Peer Connects free events programme will return for 2025, launching during this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Booking for events will open via a special edition of the Scottish Recovery Network’s newsletter, on Wednesday 14 May.
Polmont Playgroup Fundraising Events
Polmont Playgroup is holding 2 fundraising events this summer: Bingo Fun Night: Friday 30 May 2025 from 7pm (eyes down at 7:30pm) at The Falkirk Braes Grange Centre (tickets are £10 each), and Family Fun Day: Saturday 7 June 2025 from 12pm at the Polmont Community Hub.
