Spring is here, and with it, the news that COVID-19 lockdown restrictions are due to ease over the next few months! We know that, after a full year of lockdown, people feel their reserves are running a little low – personally, at work, and in their communities. While this is a very hopeful springtime, we are living through a time of incredible change and stress, and we need to recognise that. As a result, we have launched our new Spring Forward campaign, continuing to help our communities in Falkirk look after each other, and themselves.
News & Events
Second Social Enterprise Action Plan for Scotland Launched
Scottish Government has launched the second of its 3 Social Enterprise Action Plans. “Inclusive Growth Through Social Enterprise (2021 – 2024)” reasserts Scottish Government’s long-term vision of social enterprise at the forefront of a new wave of ethical and socially responsible business in Scotland, becoming central to the way Scotland chooses to do business.
Arnold Clark Community Fund
Arnold Clark has launched their new Community Fund, which is open to all UK registered charities, and local community groups, who need financial assistance due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Applications will be entered into a draw, where at the end of each month, 500 applications will be granted. If an application is unsuccessful one month, Arnold Clark will keep it in the draw, which will roll over to the following month until the end of the Fund. The final deadline for applications is Monday 31st May.
“Creating Better Lives in Forth Valley” Dementia Grant Funding
Life Changes Trust’s “Creating Better Lives in Forth Valley” is offering small grants of £2,000 – £15,000 for projects lasting up to 18 months and working with 2 specific groups: people living with dementia, and unpaid carers of people with dementia. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 28th May. They will also be holding a “drop-in” information session via Zoom on Wednesday 21st April, 12pm – 2pm for anyone interested in applying. The session is designed to be very casual and relaxed, with a Q&A. People are welcome to join and leave whenever suits them.
Help Falkirk HSCP Improve How They Communicate With Your Communities
Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is inviting all partners – which includes the third sector – to improve its future communication and engagement activity by completing a short online survey. The sector’s participation in this survey will help the Partnership to gather a diverse range of views, which will be vital in enabling its future communications and outreach activity engage with as many people as possible. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete, with a deadline of 5pm on Friday 16th April.
