16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on Monday 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. Gender-Based Violence (GBV) refers to harmful acts directed at individuals based on their gender. It is a serious…
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Scotland Faces “Childhood Emergency”
Scotland’s National Children’s Charity, Children First, has declared a “childhood emergency” in Scotland, with new research revealing most adults believe growing up in the country is worse than ever before. The charity says the findings are a “horrifying wake-up call”, with urgent action needed to address neglect, abuse, poverty and a mental health crisis caused by…
The Future of Community Land in Kinnaird and The Inches – Community Survey
Kinnaird & The Inches Residents’ Association are looking for feedback about their proposal to take land into community control: The Future of Community Land in Kinnaird and The Inches – Community Survey. The aim of the survey is to help the group plan in more detail what should be done with each piece of land,…
SCVO and Utility Aid Webinar: “How To Save On Winter Fuel”
Utility Aid and the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) are hosting a webinar for village halls and community spaces on how to keep their energy costs low over the winter months. “How To Save On Winter Fuel” will take place on Wednesday 20 November, from 11am – 12pm. Featuring practical tips and expertise from…
Give Your Feedback on the Bo’ness Woodland Management Proposals
Green Action Trust is a charity that works with partners across Scotland to deliver nature based solutions for climate change, biodiversity and environmental inequality. Their vision is of a Scotland where people, nature and the environment thrive side by side. Green Action Trust has been working with Falkirk Council over the last few years to…
Falkirk Central Locality Plan – Consultation
Falkirk Health & Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has established three locality areas as part of its commitment to deliver services that meet the needs of the communities. The three locality areas are: West Locality: Denny, Bonnybridge, Larbert and Stenhousemuir Central Locality: Falkirk town, Camelon, Bainsford/Langlees and Hallglen East Locality: Grangemouth, Bo’ness, Braes Villages The HSCP…
Royal Voluntary Service – Get Involved
The Royal Voluntary Service aims to inspire and enable people to give the gift of voluntary service to meet the needs of the day in their communities. They believe that volunteers’ service makes them, and Britain, healthier and happier. The Royal Voluntary Service, supported by their volunteers, offer a variety of free services within Forth Valley…
Charity Energy Survey
SCVO is working with its partner, Utility Aid, to better understand the energy needs of Scotland’s Voluntary Sector. In the most recent wave of the SCVO third sector tracker, 46% of organisations said that energy costs impacted on their ability to deliver core services. They know many organisations want to go greener and are looking…
Developing a Universal Definition of ‘Care Experience’: Consultation
The Scottish Government is currently seeking your views on the need for a universal and inclusive definition of ‘care experience’ and what the potential impacts of this could be. The Promise tells us that while it is not a legal term, ‘care experience’ is a term that has a special and different meaning for many…
Food Train – Supporting Older People – Autumn 2024 Newsletter
Food Train is a charity working to support older people to eat well, age well, and live well at home. They make daily lives easier for older people in Scotland by providing vital regular support to those facing the challenges of ageing. They have published their Autumn 2024 Newsletter for communities to view and share.…
