Social Enterprise Academy is delivering the National Lottery Community Fund’s Grantholder Support Programme, “Developing Sustainability”, with residentials taking take place in Cumbernauld in May and June 2026. The programme and its residentials are open to National Lottery Community Fund grant awardees which have an environmental purpose and/or are running a project with an environmental focus.
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Scottish Children’s Lottery Trust Medium Fund Reopening
The Scottish Children’s Lottery Trust will reopen its Medium Fund at 12pm on Monday 6 April 2026, offering grants of up to £7,500 to registered Scottish charities working with children and young people who are most at risk of the negative impacts of poverty. The Trust funds projects that directly support vulnerable families, improve children’s wellbeing, and create opportunities for young people facing disadvantage and deprivation across Scotland. The deadline for applications is 12pm on Friday 24 April 2026.
New Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill Proposals
Scottish Government has published its latest policy paper setting out proposals for a potential Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence (LDAN) Bill, aiming to strengthen rights and improve support for neurodivergent people and those with learning disabilities. Locally, CVS Falkirk & District’s Health and Wellbeing Forum contributed to the 2024 consultation, highlighting the need for accessible, rights-based support.
Carers Centre April Information Session for Professionals
Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Carers Centre’s next information session for professionals will be held on Thursday 30 April 2026, 10:30am – 12:30pm, via Zoom or in-person at the Carers Centre, 1A Bank Street, Falkirk, FK1 1NB. The session will be hosted by the Carers Centre team, and aims to help professionals learn more about the support the team offers unpaid carers, and how they can work with attendees to do this.
Free Inclusive Communication Toolkit Launched
Scottish Government has launched a new, free Inclusive Communication Toolkit to help public services communicate more effectively and accessibly with diverse communities.
