Falkirk Funders Fayre is over for another year, and we hope everyone found it as useful and exciting as we did – we can’t wait to see the projects that come to the Falkirk District as a result! Our team would like to say a huge thank you to all our exhibitors, our brilliant caterers at Rainbow Muslim Women’s Group, our funders, and our beautiful venue and hosts at Dobbie Hall in Larbert. Most of all, thank you to YOU, our attendees, our diverse and vibrant third sector from across our district. Thank you all for making Tuesday’s event such a success!
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IT4Good Grant Programme
The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists (WCIT) makes funding available through their IT4Good Grant Programme, which aims to support innovative projects and activities that use information technology (IT) to create positive impact through education, digital inclusion, charitable, and public engagement initiatives. This could include developing and delivering innovative new services, solutions, training, apps, analytics, AI,…
No Smoking Day: Resources To Help You Quit
No Smoking Day takes place on Wednesday 12 March 2025, and this year’s theme is “Quit and Win’’, spreading the message to stop smoking and win back your physical health, mental wellbeing and personal finances. In honour of this campaign, NHS Forth Valley and ASH Scotland are keen to highlight the following research: “15% of…
First Step to Stand: Next Women Into Politics Event
Have you ever considered entering local politics? Do you want to make a change in your local community? Why not go along to First Step to Stand, a free event designed to encourage and inspire women to become councillors and community activists. Following the success of their first event, the First Step to Stand team…
CFSLA Lottery Small Grants
CFSLA Lottery have a variety of small grants available for community groups whose activities benefit people living in Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and Stirling local authority areas, including their Community Award, Community Celebration Award, and their Hardship Fund.
Changes To Public Contracts Scotland Third Sector Identifier
Important changes have been made to the PCS Third Sector Identifier that will make it easier for third sector organisations to identify themselves and be found by public sector buyers – opening up new opportunities to bid for and win public sector contracts. CEIS will be sharing regular updates, resources and support to help organisations make the most of these changes.
Tender to Run New Café at the Bellfield Centre Published
A tender to run a new café at the Bellfield Centre was published on the Public Scotland Contracts website on Friday 21 February 2025. They are seeking expressions of interest from Third Sector Community Groups, Community Interest Companies, Social Enterprises, relevant organisations with social aims or local businesses who are interested in developing a Social…
Bowel Cancer Awareness – FREE talks for workplaces and community groups
Bowel Cancer UK are the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity and can help you, and the communities you support, to gain a better understanding of bowel cancer, the fourth most common cancer in Scotland. As we approach April, which is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Bowel Cancer UK are raising awareness of their offer of free bowel cancer…
Corra Foundation Boost Small Grants Fund
The Corra Foundation Boost Small Grants programme is for local community organisations across Scotland supporting children and families affected by poverty, whether their work is focused on providing practical help, organising activities and gatherings, or addressing another local need. Boost 2025 is delivered by Corra Foundation and is a partnership between the STV Children’s Appeal,…
Falkirk Funders Fayre 2025: Webinars and Presentations
We’re now just days away from Falkirk Funders Fayre 2025, and our team are very excited to welcome your all to the Dobbie Hall (FK5 4BL) on Tuesday 11 March 2025. But don’t worry, there is still time to book your FREE place via the online Eventbrite page, by phone: 01324 692000, or email: info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk While drop-in…
