Cross-Party Group on Social Enterprise Approved

Posted on June 28, 2018

The proposed Cross-Party Group (CPG) on Social Enterprise has now been approved by Scottish Parliament.

The new CPG builds on the success of the previous national policy forum for social enterprise, and will be an opportunity for social entrepreneurs to connect with MSPs and drive forward the growth of social enterprise.

The group is open to all; Ben Macpherson, SNP MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith, has been elected as Convener of the group, with Rachael Hamilton of the Scottish Conservatives and Andy Wightman of the Scottish Greens as Vice Conveners.

For further information, please visit the Scottish Parliament website.

Google Digital Garage Bus

Link Living are hosting the Google Digital Garage Bus on Friday 30th November, 9:30am – 2pm at the Link Academy, McKinven House, George Street, Falkirk, FK2 7EY.

Cycling Without Age Pilot Rider Volunteers

Cycling Without Age Scotland are looking to train pilot rider volunteers who offer free rides on special designed bikes called Trishaws to those with limited mobility. These rides aim to help those who feel socially isolated experience the outdoors and get out into their community again.

NHS Forth Valley Community Smoking Prevention Funding

NHS Forth Valley is offering funding for community groups and organisations to develop and deliver ideas on how to prevent people from starting to smoke, or to be smoke free, especially young people. The deadline for applications is 12pm on Wednesday 28th November.

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The Central Scotland Regional Equality Council (CSREC) are holding their 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday 15th November, 6pm – 7:30pm at Falkirk Town Hall, West Bridge Street, Falkirk, FK1 5RS. Registration will begin at 5:45pm.

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