Grangemouth Triathlon Club has organised a series of bite-sized events taking place on Sunday 10 May 2026, at Longriggs Farm, James Place, Coalsnaughton, Tillicoultry, FK13 6LG. “Run Bike Run: on the Farm” is designed to offer tasters of some of the elements of Swim Bike and Run, and allow people to build their confidence in a “fun and welcoming” environment.
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Kirk of the Holy Rood Grangemouth Community Garden
As part of its Green Space, Kirk of the Holy Rood in Grangemouth is looking to create a community garden, with opportunities for local people and groups to get involved, either as volunteers or through the “Adopt a Box” option to look after raised planters in the garden.
Health and Wellbeing Forum: Shaping the HSCP Strategic Plan with Third Sector Partners
CVS Falkirk & District is delighted to announce that the next meeting of the Health and Wellbeing Forum will be held in partnership with Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), to support third sector partners to shape and influence the HSCP Strategic Plan. The meeting takes place in-person on Wednesday 20 May, 9:30am – 12:30pm, at Tamfourhill Community Hub, Machrie Court, Tamfourhill, FK1 4SD.
Vacancy: 1st Step Senior Training Bike Mechanic
1st Step Development Ventures is recruiting a Senior Training Bike Mechanic. The position is 35 hours per week (including regular Saturday hours), with a salary of £25,116, based in the Howgate Shopping Centre in Falkirk, leading the 1st Step workshop, retail space and workshop team. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, the role focuses on supporting volunteers affected by addiction and poor mental health, helping people build skills, confidence, and purpose through hands-on bike repair and teamwork.
Get Ready for Volunteers’ Week 2026!
A message from Ashleigh Gillespie, our Volunteering Development Officer, ahead of Volunteers’ Week 2026: “Volunteers’ Week runs annually 1 – 7 June, and is a special time to celebrate and thank the people who give their time and dedication to support others and their local communities. Volunteers are at the heart of our communities, and this campaign week is all about recognising their incredible impact. We encourage all organisations, groups, and local people to engage with the campaign – to support this, Volunteer Scotland has a dedicated Resources page.”
Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network: June 2026 Meeting
Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network (FVSEN) is pleased to invite members, partners, and local organisations to our next meeting to be held on Thursday 18 June 2026, 10am –12:30pm, at the Golden Lion Hotel in Stirling. In addition to bringing together local social enterprises to share experience, learning, and practical support, the June meeting will feature a presentation introducing the Accelerate Programme delivered by Community Enterprise Scotland, along with speakers from Forth Valley social enterprises.
The Sackler Trust Funding
The Sackler Trust is an independent UK charitable trust which supports registered charities working to improve quality of life and opportunity across a wide range of causes. The Sackler Trust operates an open application programme, meaning organisations can apply at a time that suits their project or activity, rather than working to fixed deadlines. Organisations considering an application are strongly encouraged to review the Trust’s guidance in full before applying.
The Forte Charitable Foundation Rolling Small Grants Programme
The Forte Charitable Foundation offers a rolling programme of small grants to support charities and not for profit organisations delivering frontline services to people experiencing disadvantage across the UK. The programme is designed to help organisations meet core and running costs, reflecting the Foundation’s recognition that sustainable community support relies on strong, well‑resourced local groups.
Theatres Trust’s Small Grants Programme
Theatres Trust’s Small Grants Programme, supported by The Linbury Trust, funds small projects which make a big impact to a theatre’s resilience, sustainability, accessibility, or improving the diversity of audiences. This scheme provides grants of up to £7,500 for essential works to enable not for profit theatres across the UK to be viable and thrive in the future. The application deadline is 12pm on Friday 26 June 2026.
Barclays Access Grants via Community Support Fund
Barclays Access Grants are now available via its Community Sports Fund, to support community organisations working to increase participation in football, tennis and cricket for women and girls across the UK. The programme is designed to address long‑standing inequalities in sport by widening access for underrepresented groups, and creating more inclusive opportunities at a local level. Applications close on Wednesday 27 May 2026.
