Buy Social Scotland has launched their 2024 Ethical Christmas Gift Guide! The guide includes gift options from social enterprises from all around Scotland (including some of our local Falkirk District and Forth Valley enterprises!) aiming to provide something for every budget. With the ability to search by product type, local region and even social issues…
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Tenant Participation Strategy (2025 – 2030) Consultation
Housing Services Tenant & Customer Participation Strategy (2025 – 2030), is the means by which the service gathers tenants’ & customers’ views, listens to them and acts upon them, with a view to improving services. Falkirk Council’s Housing Service are currently reviewing this strategy, and have launched the Tenant Participation Strategy (2025 – 2030) Consultation to…
LinkLiving Training Opportunities For Young People
LinkLiving are a trauma-informed Scottish health and wellbeing charity that supports people of all ages to overcome the negative impacts of trauma, mental health, inequality, and isolation. They offer a variety of learning opportunities to help individuals develop the skills, knowledge, and experience they need to succeed. Hosted at their Link Academy venue, McKinven House,…
Submit Your Volunteer Opportunities Now!
In the new year, the team here at CVS Falkirk & District will be launching our ‘New Year, New You’ volunteer recruitment campaign. This will include volunteer information sessions, volunteer drop-in sessions, and Recruitment Fayres – full details and dates will be released soon! In anticipation of our campaign launch, we want to make sure…
Volunteer Recruitment Fayres: Stall Bookings Open Now!
In the new year, CVS Falkirk & District will be launching our ‘New Year, New You’ volunteer recruitment campaign. This will include two Recruitment Fayres – one in Grangemouth on Monday 20 January 2025 (3pm-6pm) and another in Denny on Saturday 1 February 2025 (12pm-3:30pm). Stall bookings are now open for volunteer-involving organisations – there is no cost, and we hope…
Newtown Park Association AGM, Sunday 8 December 2024
Newtown Park Association will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the Bo’ness Chemical Workers’ Club (EH51 0DS) at 2:30pm on Sunday 8 December 2024. Not only will this be a great chance to hear about the past year and plans for 2025, but it’s also an opportunity to hear more about their plans for…
Call for Entries: Design A Dementia Friendly Falkirk Logo
Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership have launched a community-led initiative to raise awareness of dementia and support people living in the local area. The Dementia Friendly initiative has brought together local services, community groups, schools, and businesses to help foster a dementia friendly environment in the local area. Building strong links with the local…
Net Zero Accreditation Standard for Third Sector: Input Needed
Just Transitions Scotland CIC is in the process of securing funding to collaborate with sustainability experts and create a net zero accreditation standard for the third sector. To do this, they are conducting research via an online survey, and are looking for input and views from the sector to shape the standard.
Make Your Mark Volunteer Managers Conference
Make Your Mark is holding their second annual Volunteer Managers Conference with their focus being on how to support a range of volunteers with abilities and needs. The conference is taking place on Thursday 27th February 2025, 9am – 4:30pm in Stirling, with the option to attend in-person or online.
YouthVIP Webinar: “Welcoming Young People as Volunteers”
On Wednesday 11th December, 10am – 12pm, the Youth Volunteering Innovation Project (Youth VIP) is hosting a highly immersive and interactive online workshop to help organisations become young people friendly.
