Greenheart Growers CIC is hosting volunteer sessions on Thursdays and Fridays, 11am – 4pm, at their market garden at Mavisbank Farm, Shieldhill, FK1 2AZ. The sessions are aimed at anyone who would like to contribute positively and gain practical growing experience and skills at a functioning Organic Market Garden, and make new friends. All abilities and experience levels are welcome to help contribute to the social enterprise’s mission. Teas and coffees will be provided.
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People’s Postcode Trust Upcoming Application Window
People’s Postcode Trust supports small charities and community groups in Scotland to benefit people and the planet. The next application window opens on Wednesday 24 June 2026, and closes on Wednesday 1 July 2026.
Grants for Small Charities Supporting Vulnerable People
Through the Wise Music Foundation, funding is available to small UK charities supporting vulnerable people facing hardship, distress, illness, or poverty. The foundation offers grants of £500 – £5,000, with an average award of £1,500. Trustees meet quarterly to consider applications; the next closing date is Sunday 31 May 2026, for applications reviewed in June.
Asda Foundation Local Community Spaces Fund
Asda Foundation’s Local Community Spaces Fund aims to help charities and Community Interest Companies (CICs) which offer accessible community spaces for local people, and offer funding to repair, renovate and develop them so they can continue delivering their often vital activities and services. Applications will open from Tuesday 14 April 2026, closing on Tuesday 28 April 2026, and are open to registered charities and CICs which benefit local people. Grants of £10,000 – £20,000 are available.
Falkirk Foundation First Aid for Mental Health Training
Falkirk Foundation has opened bookings for its new First Aid for Mental Health training, taking place during Mental Health Awareness Week 2026. Level 5 and Level 6 Awards are now available; please note that for the Level 5 course, attendance at both sessions is required to pass. First Aid for Youth Mental Health (Level 5):: Monday 11 May 2026 and Wednesday 13 May 2026, 6pm – 9:30pm, £60 per person; Supervising First Aid for Mental Health (Level 6): Thursday 14 May 2026, Friday 15 May 2026, 9am – 5pm, £100 per person.
