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SUMMARY:Voluntary Health Scotland Annual Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Booking is now open for Voluntary Health Scotland’s (VHS) Annual Conference. \nThe conference takes place on Tuesday 28 October 2025\, 9am – 4pm at the Radisson Blu Hotel\, 301 Argyle Street\, Glasgow G2 8DL (near Glasgow Central train station). This year’s theme is “Collaboration for Change”\, aiming to spark thought-provoking conversations bringing together voices from the third sector\, public sector\, academia\, policymakers\, and communities to move from conversation to collaboration – ensuring the third sector remains strong and at the forefront of creating lasting change. \nVHS hope to explore how collaboration is used within the sector to define priorities\, strengthen partnerships\, and lay the groundwork for a healthier\, fairer Scotland. \nConfirmed speakers include: \n\nJohanna Davies\, Head of Health and Social Care\, Wales Council for Voluntary Action\nAudrey MacDougall\, Chief Social Researcher\, Scottish Government\nNicola McEwen\, Director\, Centre for Public Policy\nBilly McClean\, Chief Officer\, Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership\nTejesh Mistry\, Chief Executive\, Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS)\n\nPoster Competition\nVHS members are invited to display a poster at the conference\, which focuses on their role in collaborating to tackle health inequalities. \n“How is your work collaborative? How do you integrate collaboration in your work?” \nVHS will select a small number of finalists to display their posters on the day of the conference\, and there will be a live vote by the audience to select the winner.  The deadline to submit your application is Friday 12 September 2025. \nTo enter\, or for further information\, please view the competition flyer as a pdf (linked for your convenience). \nSponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities\nVHS is also accepting bookings for exhibitors in its first ever Health Creation Hub. Information is available via the Community Sponsor and Exhibitor Packages page. \nTicket Costs and How to Book\nTickets are £65 for members\, and £104.30 for non-members and public sector attendees (£100 plus £4.30 fee); those booking before next Friday 5 September 2025 can use the code EARLYBIRD to save £15. \nTo book your place\, please visit the dedicated Eventbrite page (linked for your convenience). \nFurther Information\nFor further information\, visit the VHS website.
URL:https://www.cvsfalkirk.org.uk/event/voluntary-health-scotland-annual-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Radisson Blu Hotel Glasgow\, 301 Argyle Street\, Glasgow\, G2 8DL\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Just Enterprise: Social Impact for Start Ups Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Just Enterprise welcome you to attend their upcoming ‘Social Impact for Start Ups’ workshop. Aimed at individuals launching or developing a social enterprise\, the session will demystify the concept of social impact and help participants understand what funders expect\, while also encouraging them to define their own impact goals. \n\n\n\nTaking place on Tuesday 28 October 2025\, from 10am-1pm\, this workshop will be based at Brunswick Street Lane\, Edinburgh\, EH7 5JG. Through a mix of information sharing\, discussion\, and hands-on exercises\, you will leave with a clear strategy for delivering and evaluating the social impact of their enterprise. \nLed by Fiona Ellis\, founder of Àrrivo Consulting\, the workshop will explore: \n\nWhat social impact means\nHow to define and deliver your impact\nMethods for measuring impact\nCreating a practical measurement plan\n\nSpaces are limited at this free session\, to book your slot please visit the Just Enterprise website (linked for your convenience).
URL:https://www.cvsfalkirk.org.uk/event/just-enterprise-social-impact-for-start-ups-workshop/
LOCATION:Brunswick Street Lane\, Edinburgh\, EH7 5JG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Just%20Enterprise":MAILTO:support@justenterprise.org
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SUMMARY:Care with Confidence: Dementia Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The next Dementia Information Sessions from Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Carers Centre takes place 10:30am – 12:30pm on . \n\nTuesday 28 October 2025\nTuesday 25 November 2025\n\nCarers have a choice of attending via Zoom\, or in person at the Carers Centre office\, 1A Bank Street\, Falkirk\, FK1 1NB. \nPart of their Care with Confidence series\, Dementia Information Sessions are held on the last Tuesday of each month\, providing information and support to unpaid carers of people living with dementia. \nFurther details on upcoming sessions are available in the August – November programme pdf (linked for your convenience). \nTo book your place at any session\, or for further information\, please contact Donna Mulder by phone: 07824 381280\, or email: donnamulder@centralcarers.co.uk \nAdditionally\, if you know anyone who would be interested in attending any of these sessions but they are not sure how to go online or join a Zoom meeting\, contact Donna at the details above and she will arrange to help.
URL:https://www.cvsfalkirk.org.uk/event/care-with-confidence-dementia-information-session-3/
LOCATION:Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Carers Centre\, 1A Bank Street\, Falkirk\, FK1 1NB\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Youth Philanthropy Initiative Charities Webinar
DESCRIPTION:“Here at YPI\, we really want to support charities to get the best from our programme\, encourage ongoing engagement with schools and young people\, beyond the £3000 grants available from 290 secondary schools across Scotland.” \n\n\n\nThe Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) invites charities across Scotland to join its free webinar at 2pm next Tuesday 28th October 2025\, for an overview of YPI\, the programme milestones\, and tips on getting the most out of the process. \nThere will be a focus on building a successful “business case”\, an important part of YPI for pupils. Attendees will also hear from Donna Paterson-Harvie\, founder of Neil’s Hug’s Foundation\, who will share her experience of supporting YPI pupils\, and her top tips on how to engage young people for YPI and beyond. \nAdditionally\, it is hoped that some young people will be able to attend to speak about their ongoing engagement with Neil’s Hugs. \nTo book your place\, or for further information\, please visit the online registration form (linked for your convenience).
URL:https://www.cvsfalkirk.org.uk/event/youth-philanthropy-initiative-charities-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="The%20Youth%20Philanthropy%20Initiative%20%28YPI%29":MAILTO:ypi@thewoodfoundation.org.uk
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SUMMARY:The Meet’in Ground CIC Official Opening Event
DESCRIPTION:The official opening of The Meet’in Ground CIC will take place on Tuesday 28 October from 7pm. \n\n\n\nThe Meet’in Ground is a community wellbeing hub located at 32 – 34 Main Street\, Larbert\, FK5 3AS\, and was created as a way to give back to the community\, designed by its founder Reverend Jackie Thomson as a space offering hope\, connection\, and belonging for others who are rebuilding their lives too. \n“Our mission is simple but powerful: community supporting community. Through our “Pay It Forward” slots\, anyone can gift a place at one of our wellbeing gatherings\, allowing someone in hardship to attend at no cost. It’s about passing kindness on – and proving that generosity doesn’t end with one act\, it ripples outward.” \nOpening night highlights will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony with civic guests\, and a tour of the wellbeing rooms and healing zones\, with tea\, coffee and sweet treats\, along with an opportunity to meet the founders\, healers\, and volunteers. \nGoing forward\, The Meet’in Ground will host: \n\nForget-Me-Knot Gatherings\, for carers & those living with dementia\nComfort & Company\, companionship for those experiencing grief or loneliness\nYouth Soul Gatherings\, empowering young people aged 16 – 25 years old with creativity\, mindfulness and confidence\nPrivate Readings: Tea Leaf & Tarot\, Astrology\, and Numerology\n12-Step Goddess Programme: “rediscover your divine feminine energy”\nHealing & Wellbeing Therapies: Breathwork\, Meditation\, Reiki\, Crystal and Spiritual Healing\n\nFor further information\, including how to book your place\, please contact Rev Jackie Thomson by phone: 07946 781333\, or email: themeetinground@gmail.com
URL:https://www.cvsfalkirk.org.uk/event/the-meetin-ground-cic-official-opening-event/
ORGANIZER;CN="The%20Meet%27in%20Ground%20CIC":MAILTO:themeetinground@gmail.com
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