Families Outside has opened bookings for their Falling Through The Gaps conference, a day of partnerships, learning, and action as they explore what life is like for families affected by imprisonment. This conference takes place 9:30am – 4:30pm on Thursday 15 May 2025, at The Barracks Conference Centre, Forthside Way, Stirling, FK8 1QZ. Tickets are £95 each.
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New Denny Peer-Led Support Group for Women
Blossoms is a new peer led support group where women can chat through life’s challenges without judgement. Starting on Monday 5 May 2025, the group will meet every Monday, 10am – 12pm, at Westpark Church, 38 Duke Street, Denny, FK6 6NP. No booking or referral is required.
Our 2025 May Bank Holiday Opening Hours
The CVS Falkirk & District team will be off on Monday 5 May 2025 for the May Day bank holiday weekend, returning to work the morning of Tuesday 6 May.
New Suicide Prevention Campaign & Website For Scotland
Earlier this week, on Wednesday 16 April 2025, Suicide Prevention Scotland launched a new National Suicide Prevention Website (suicideprevention.scot) and Public Awareness Campaign. Aiming to raise awareness of services and support organisations, Suicide Prevention Scotland are advising local and national support organisations and service providers to be prepared as this launch may lead to increases in…
SCVO Connecting Communities: Village Halls Conference
Bookings are now open for SCVO’s Connecting Communities: Village Halls Conference. Village halls are often the heart of a community; places for people to gather, learn, access services and have fun. This one-day conference aims to allow people running village and community halls across Scotland to do the same – to connect, share ideas, and inspire…
Introduction To Spider In The Glass: Exploring A Trauma-Informed Response To Domestic Abuse
Following its success in March 2025, the Improvement Service are repeating the ‘Introduction To Spider In The Glass: Exploring A Trauma-Informed Response To Domestic Abuse‘ webinar, hosting two more sessions in April 2025. This is a great opportunity for those who weren’t able to attend the previous sessions, or for colleagues who may benefit from…
One Week To Go To Join Strathcarron’s Big Birthday Tea Fundraiser!
With just over a week until Strathcarron Hospice’s Big Birthday Tea Party, businesses and residents still have time to sign up! Taking place on Friday 25 April 2025, they want you to help make the celebrations even bigger and better than ever. Join in their 44th birthday celebrations with 103.1 Central FM & Candied Ice Cream Parlour…
The Driving Force Celebrates 20 Years of Supporting Cancer Patients
CVS Falkirk & District are proud to congratulate local volunteer-involving charity The Driving Force as they mark the phenomenal milestone of 20 years providing free transportation and support services to cancer patients. Clocking more than 708,000 miles in journeys, the charity has helped over 1673 individuals, driving to more than 15,000 appointments and delivering over 1200…
New ‘Upside’ Prison Throughcare Service Launches Across Scotland
Upside, Scotland’s new national prison throughcare service is designed to support people moving from short-term custody or remand back into the community, by offering trauma-informed, person-centered support tailored to individual needs. Recently launched, the service is available to prisoners in Scotland only, regardless of age or gender. Upside is delivered through a partnership of eight…
Consultation on Draft Guidance: A Safer Life Online for Women and Girls
Ofcom has proposed concrete measures that tech firms should take to tackle online harms against women and girls, setting a new and ambitious standard for their online safety. With insights from victims, survivors, women’s advocacy groups and safety experts, the draft guidance sets out practical, ambitious but achievable measures that providers can implement to improve women’s and…
