Our Falkirk Funders Fayre guests Bank of Scotland Foundation has just opened their new Empower grants programme for 2025. The programme has been designed to solely focus on helping registered charities who support vulnerable groups and people. The deadline for applications is12pm noon on Wednesday 12 February.
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Health and Wellbeing Forum: March 2025 Meeting
Forth Valley College is developing a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan for 2025-2030 to support student wellbeing. CVS Falkirk & District is inviting those interested to join them at the Health and Wellbeing Forum on Wednesday 5 March, 10am – 12pm, via MS Teams. This forum will offer an opportunity for collaboration on this significant issue.
Connecting Volunteering Network: February 2025 Meeting
Our next Connecting Volunteering Network will take place on Wednesday 26 February, 10am – 12pm at Talbot House, Talbot Street, Grangemouth, FK3 8HU. The theme for this meeting is “Volunteer Opportunities: Ideas for Different Roles”. We will share ideas about the various roles volunteers can do to support organisations in creative and new ways.
Housing and Homelessness Co-production Group Opportunity
LGBT Youth Scotland (LGBTYS) and The Rock Trust are seeking 10 young people (aged 16 – 25 years) to join their housing and homelessness co-production group for 18 months. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 12 February.
Bo’ness Fair Valentines Day Prize Bingo
To raise funds for the Bo’ness Children’s Fair Festival, the Fair Committee is holding a Valentines Day Prize Bingo on Friday 14 February at Fisons Cairns Hall, 69 Linlithgow Road, Bo’ness, EH51 0DS. Doors open at 6:30pm, eyes down at 7:30pm.
Moving On Up Immediate Start Places Available
Link Academy (part of Link Living) is currently recruiting for their Moving On Up programme, for immediate start as some spaces have opened up. Moving on Up is for young people aged 16 – 19 year old living in Falkirk, aiming to provide the opportunity for young people to learn new skills, build confidence, realise their goals for the future and meet new people.
Community Choices: Public Voting Now Open
Public voting is now open for this year’s Community Choices, with 57 projects from community and third sector groups across Falkirk District. The deadline for public votes is 11:59pm on Friday 28 February.
Cyrenians Multiply Group February
For many, numbers can cause stress and confusion. From managing price comparisons at the supermarket, to understanding your own finances, playing games or getting the bus – numbers are everywhere and no one needs to struggle alone. Cyrenians’ free Multiply Group aims to build confidence to manage these every day tasks, providing a safe and…
Denny & District, What’s Happening In Your Community?
Find out what our Community Development Officer for Denny & District has been discovering in your community
WISE100 Women in Social Enterprise Awards 2025
Created by Pioneers Post, in partnership with NatWest Social & Community Capital, the WISE100 is an initiative to support, celebrate and share expertise, learning and inspiration among women in social enterprise, impact investing and mission-driven business across the UK. The WISE100 Women in Social Enterprise awards recognises and celebrates exceptional women leaders of all kinds…
