Forestry Grant and Agri-Environment Climate Schemes

Posted on April 30, 2015

The Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) and the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) are now open for funding applications from farmers, crofters and land managers across Scotland.
Both Schemes are part of Scotland’s Rural Development programme
(2014 – 20).
The FGS has £252 million funding available to support woodland creation projects and promote the sustainable management of existing woodlands. Applications will be accepted throughout 2015.

The AECS has £350 million funding to promote land management practices that protect and enhance Scotland’s natural heritage, improve water quality, manage flood risk, mitigate and adapt to climate change and help to improve public access and preserve historic sites.
The deadline for AECS applications is 12th June 2015.

For further information please visit News Scotland’s website or call CVS Falkirk and speak with Tariq or Claire on 01324 692000, alternatively you can email: info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

Volunteer Expo Online 2021

Volunteer Expo will hold their annual national event for volunteers online this year, on Friday 7th May – Saturday 8th May. The free event aims to connect volunteers, organisations and the third sector to harness the power of volunteering. Speakers this year will include Ben Fogle, Katie Thistleton, Matt Hyde, and Frank Bruno. Volunteer Expo Online is suitable for for all ages, including those looking to make their first steps into volunteering, or for those already actively volunteering.

Creative Breaks Funding Open for Applications

The Creative Breaks funding programme is now open for applications, with a total of £600,000 available to fund short breaks projects for carers and the people they care for. The programme provides 12 month grants to third sector groups and organisations to develop and deliver short breaks projects and services for carers of adults, young carers, and the people that they care for. Applicants do not have to be a registered charity, but must have a constitution. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Thursday 20th May.

Falkirk Community Justice Annual Report 2019/2020

The Falkirk Community Justice Annual Report 2019/2020 has been published and is available to view or download as a pdf. The report summarises the progress made towards achieving community justice outcomes in Falkirk, from April 2019 – March 2020, with a focus on the Falkirk Community Justice Partnership.

Living Well Falkirk and Still Going Project Participants

The Still Going Project is looking for research participants across Scotland. The project uses the Living Well Falkirk app to help people keep active and healthy in later life, based on research which says there is a set order where people lose the ability to do everyday activities as they age.