The COVID-19 Falkirk Volunteer Expenses Fund has been set up to support community groups and voluntary organisations which operate in Falkirk and District, and whose volunteers provide support through community activities during COVID-19. Expenses will be reimbursed directly to volunteers in order to reduce organisational time and resources required. All COVID-19-related volunteer-involving groups and organisations are eligible to use the fund. The deadline for registrations is Friday 31st July.
News & Events
Volunteer Opportunity Refresh for Recovery and Reconnect
The challenging circumstances of COVID-19 have led to many of our local people letting us know that they are ready, willing and able to volunteer to help. We want to provide them with the information they need to choose a volunteer opportunity that is a good fit for them. We know that volunteers will be needed more than ever, during recovery and reconnecting, and we would like you to tell us how this will look for your organisation.
Message on COVID-19 Governance Support Available
A message from one of our Development Officers on some of the impact COVID-19 has had on our charities, and support available, including that of the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR).
“Housing Rights In Practice” Report Published
The Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has released its latest report on housing rights: “Housing Rights in Practice: Lessons Learned from Leith”. The SHRC worked with people living in poor housing conditions in Leith, north Edinburgh, over a period of 4 years. They aimed to support residents in securing improvements in their housing by advocating for their right to an adequate standard of housing.
Waverley Care COVID-19 Support
Waverley Care, one of Scotland’s leading HIV and Hepatitis C charities, has received funding from the Wellbeing Fund to support their most vulnerable service users living with HIV or hepatitis C, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund will help Waverely Care support people (including those who are destitute, struggling financially, have poor emotional or mental health, or who are at heightened risk for other reasons) as they socially isolate or shield.
