Jewson’s Building Better Communities Fund

Posted on April 22, 2016

To support UK communities, the building products supplier Jewson’s Building Better Communities Fund has £250,000 available for building projects which will benefit local communities. The fund includes a top prize of £150,000, for a renovation or new build project which uses the “My Comfort” multi-comfort building concept by Saint-Gobain.

The fund can be used for various projects, such as a new roof for the village hall, renovations of community spaces, or play areas for children. Local projects can also apply for building materials worth between £500 and £10,000, from a regional prize fund.

Nominations are open until Friday 29^th April. Shortlisted projects will be announced on Monday 16^th May, with public voting until Sunday 19^th June. Competition winners will be announced the week commencing Monday 4^th July.

For further information, please visit the Building Better Communities Fund website.

FDAMH Initial Assessment Officer Vacancy

Falkirk and District Association (FDAMH) is currently recruiting a Initial Assessment Officer for their Immediate Help Service. The position is 21 hours (3 days) per week, with a salary £25,000 – £28,000 per annum dependent on experience (pro rata), and a fixed term contract of one year. They are seeking applications from people with a formal qualification in mental health, social work, counselling or equivalent, with demonstrable experience in conducting person centred, holistic mental health and wellbeing assessments. The deadline for applications is 12pm on Friday 13th August.

Social Enterprise Intermediary Body Survey Closing This Sunday

Scottish Government’s online survey on a single intermediary for social enterprises in Scotland closes THIS SUNDAY at 11pm! The survey is part of their research into what Scottish social enterprises are looking for from an intermediary body, along with interviews of other intermediaries and strategic partners. The survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete, and should only be completed once per organisation.

California Community Hub: Youth Group Volunteers and Meeting

California Community Hub has recently been in talks with Falkirk Council about starting a youth club in their building. As a result, Falkirk Council has agreed to supply a paid member of staff for the club, and the Hub is now looking for volunteers to help out. The Hub has organised a meeting with Falkirk Council for anyone who is interested in volunteering, or learning more, taking place on Tuesday 17th August from 7:15pm (after Taekwondo class) at the Hub.

Community Ownership Fund: Round 1 Open

The UK government has launched the new £150 million Community Ownership Fund to help communities across the UK take ownership of assets and amenities at risk of closure. The fund will run for 4 years, and may support the purchase and/or renovation costs of these assets and amenities. Eligible voluntary and community organisations can bid for match funding. Proposals will need to prove the value of the asset to local people, and that the asset can run sustainably for the long term benefit of the community. The deadline for Round 1 proposals is Friday 13th August.