With less than one month to complete the 2024 Social Enterprise Census, why not take this opportunity to complete the survey and get your voice heard. The 2024 Social Enterprise Census marks the fifth official review of enterprising charities and social enterprises in Scotland. The Social Enterprise Census is the Scottish Government’s regular and comprehensive…
Voice of the Sector
Health and Wellbeing Forum – September 2024
We are delighted to invite you to our next Third Sector Health and Wellbeing Forum which will take place in person at Arnotdale House (FK1 5SQ) on Wednesday 11 September 2024, from 9:45am – 1:00pm (12:00 – 1:00pm for light lunch and networking). At this session, we will discuss the impacts of ageism and develop…
Launch of the ESiP Knowledge & Skills Framework and Kitemark Accreditation
Scottish Women’s Aid are thrilled to announce the launch of the Equally Safe in Practice (ESiP) Knowledge & Skills Framework and Kitemark Accreditation. These are key tools designed to strengthen the way workforces are trained and improve practice to address violence against women and girls. This Kitemark will ensure staff, partners, and the wider community…
Falkirk Council Budget Engagement 2025/26 Information Sessions
In the coming weeks, Falkirk Council is hosting a number of Budget Engagement 2025/26 Information Sessions throughout the various wards within the Falkirk Council area. They are keen for local people to attend one of the events in their area, to hear more about the council’s plans for their budget in 2025/26 and to share…
Falkirk Plan 3 Year Review
Falkirk Council are conducting a 3-year review of the Falkirk Plan. As part of this, they are undertaking an online survey using the Participate Plus (P+) platform. Your insights and feedback are important in assessing the effectiveness of the Community Planning Partnership’s current strategies and themes and identifying potential areas for future development. Communities are…
The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 Changes – Are You Ready?
The Disclosure Act will improve the disclosure system in Scotland by removing unnecessary barriers for people with convictions as they seek employment or other opportunities and enhance the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. Some of the Disclosure Act provisions are in force already, laying the groundwork for implementation of the remainder of the Disclosure Act,…
Falkirk’s Third Sector Employability Summit 2024
Falkirk’s Third Sector Employability Summit 2024 will take place on Tuesday 27 August 2024 in-person at Westfield Park Community Centre (Westfield Street, Falkirk, FK2 9DX) from 9:30am-12:30pm. This event is for third sector groups and organisations who are employers, employability service providers or community-based employability supporters and enablers – or who are interested in learning…
Kinneil Estate and Callendar Park Consultations
Falkirk Council has secured £300,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to invest in Kinneil Estate (Bo’ness) and Callendar Park (Falkirk). Each park will receive £150,000 and how this funding is allocated depends on what you think! Whether you visit these parks every day or just occasionally, Falkirk Council are keen to hear your thoughts.…
Share Views on Third Sector Funding Principles at Funding Officers Network!
Every year the Social Justice and Social Security Committee looks at what the Scottish Government could consider when developing its budget. This year, the Committee wants to examine how the Scottish Government’s approach to fair and efficient funding can contribute to the continued effectiveness of the third sector. Find out more about the background to this…
Exploring Lived Experience Within Trauma Informed Practice
Our next Safer and Empowered Communities Forum takes place online via MS Teams from 2pm – 4pm on Wednesday 4 September 2024. At this Forum, we will focus on the topic of becoming trauma informed so that third sector organisations and services in Falkirk are aware of and sensitive to the issues of trauma. We look…
