Falkirk Herald Business Awards 2018: Best Social Enterprise Winner

Posted on November 30, 2018

Congratulations to Forth Valley Community Focus CIC (FVCFCIC) on winning Best Social Enterprise at the Falkirk Herald Business Awards 2018!

FVCFCIC was created to provide a community initiative that focused on reducing poverty and unemployment, through the provision of tailored employability and training support services. In addition to their various training and catering services (along with other different projects), they also run a Food Larder out of their office at 71 Manor Street, Falkirk, FK1 1NU.

Additional congratulations to everyone who was nominated – social enterprises are a vital part of Falkirk’s third sector, and we at CVS Falkirk are delighted to see the contributions you make recognised by awards such as these across the country.

For further information on social enterprise and the support available in Falkirk, please visit the CVS Falkirk website.

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