Beatson Cancer Charity’s “Living with Uncertainty” group programme is available to patients living across Falkirk District, aiming to support people to live as well as possible with the uncertainty cancer brings. The group sessions focus on developing practical skills to manage challenging experiences, thoughts and emotions as well as taking actions towards living a valued and meaningful life. The group takes place over six sessions and is offered in-person at venues across Glasgow. There is also the option to join an online version of the group. Living with Uncertainty is designed for adults aged 18 years old and over, who are living with a cancer which cannot be cured.
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Stenhousemuir Gymnastics Club Half Day Easter Camps
Stenhousemuir Gymnastics Club has announced its Half Day Easter Gymnastics Camps, taking place during both weeks of the Easter school holidays. The camps will take place 10am – 1pm, Monday 6 April 2026 – Friday 10 April 2026 (Week 1) and Monday 13 April – Friday 17 April 2026 (Week 2). The cost is £20 per session, or £95 for the full five day week.
Webinar: Living With or At Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Scotland
Diabetes Scotland is hosting a Type 2 diabetes webinar on Wednesday 1 April 2026, 6pm – 7:30pm. The webinar is designed to be an opportunity for people living with, or at risk of, Type 2 diabetes to find out more about care and treatment in Scotland.
Falkirk Parents Art Classes with Impact Arts
Impact Arts has partnered with Falkirk Council’s Employment and Training Unit (ETU) to offer a series of free creative art sessions for unemployed or underemployed parents living in Falkirk District. The programme aims to provide a welcoming and supportive space for parents to explore creative activities, learn new artistic techniques and connect with others in their community. Sessions run Mondays and Fridays until Friday 27 March 2026, 9:30am – 12:30pm at Westfield Park Community Centre.
Lintel Trust Small Grant Fund
The Lintel Trust has recently reopened its Small Grant Fund to help community organisations address housing challenges. The Trust is offering grants of £500 or £1,000 to support local projects which improve people’s lives in social housing communities. These grants are specifically designed to fund initiatives making a real difference, such as helping residents stay connected, learn digital skills, and maintain their independence. There are four application deadlines in 2026, with the next application deadline on Wednesday 29 April 2026.
Woodroffe Benton Foundation Small Grants Programme
The Woodroffe Benton Foundation has opened its latest Small Grants Programme, offering one‑off awards ranging from £500 – £2,500 to support charitable work across the UK. This programme provides funding to UK registered charities which can demonstrate clear charitable objectives, and at least two years of operational history. Eligible organisations must also have an annual income below £750,000 and be able to supply a full set of accounts. Applications will close on Tuesday 31 March 2026, although the round may close earlier if the Foundation receives 150 applications; as a result, early submission is strongly advised.
2026 Happiness Fund
To mark its 20th anniversary, Laughology has launched the 2026 Happiness Fund, offering £20,000 to support neighbourhood-based projects which help build happy, strong, and resilient communities across the UK. Small, not‑for‑profit organisations can apply for grants to establish new groups and activities that improve mental health and wellbeing, inclusion, learning and skills development, and strengthen local connections. The deadline for applications is Friday 27 March 2026.
Community Cohesion Integration Fund
Falkirk Council has launched its new Community Cohesion Integration Fund, which aims to support organisations within the Falkirk Council area to promote and include Falkirk New Scots within their existing activities taking place between April 2026 and March 2027. Applications must be submitted by 12pm on Friday 27 March 2026.
Scottish Women’s Budget Group Annual Online Survey
Scottish Women’s Budget Group (SWBG) is a campaigning, research and training group which aims to promote equality through gender budgeting to build a fairer and more equal Scotland. Each year, SWBG’s annual online survey aims to develop a deeper understanding of women’s finances and caring responsibilities across Scotland. Open until Monday 23 March 2026, the survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.
No Smoking Day 2026: Local Resources and Support
As part of No Smoking Day 2026 on Wednesday 11 March 2026, NHS Forth Valley has highlighted the different support in the area for those looking to quit.
