Safer and Empowered Communities Forum: December 2026

The Safer and Empowered Communities Forum brings together third sector organisations and community partners from across Falkirk District to share information, discuss emerging issues and strengthen partnership working to support safer, more inclusive and empowered communities.

The next meeting will take place online on Wednesday 2 December, 10am – 12pm, focused on community cohesion, equality and support for New Scots in Falkirk. Members will also have an opportunity to share updates, raise issues and contribute to discussions about the Forum’s priorities for 2027.

Open to third sector organisations and relevant community partners working across Falkirk District, new members are welcome to attend and contribute to discussions. For further information, please contact CVS Falkirk & District by email: info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk or phone: 01324 692000.

The agenda will include:

1. Welcome and Introductions – Eloise Wilson, Partnership Development Manager, CVS Falkirk & District
2. Supporting New Scots in Falkirk: Partnership and Resettlement Updates – Joanna Stewart, Housing Support Coordinator, and Amy Morrison, Graduate, Falkirk Council
3. Promoting Equality and Community Cohesion: The Work of CSREC and the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS) Hub – Douglas Johnston, Digital Marketing & Admin Officer, and Kyle O’Brien, Equality and Engagement Officer, CSREC
4. Member Updates and Information Sharing
5. Looking Ahead: Forum Priorities and Planning for 2027 – Eloise Wilson, Partnership Development Manager, CVS Falkirk & District
6. Any Other Competent Business (AOCB)