Tackling Poverty and Inequality Forum: First Meeting of 2018

Posted on February 23, 2018

The first 2018 meeting of the Third Sector Tackling Poverty & Inequalities Forum will be on Thursday 22^nd March, 10am – 12pm at the CVS Falkirk office, Callendar Business Park, Callendar Road, Falkirk, FK1 1XR.

Along with a discussion of key issues for the third sector, Janette Hastings from Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will be attending to provide an overview and update on Universal Credit Full Service in the Falkirk Council area.

The agenda for this meeting is available on the CVS Falkirk website.

For further information, please visit the dedicated Tackling Poverty & Inequalities Forum webpage. Alternatively, contact David Gardener by phone: 01324 692010, or email: david@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

FVMSN Learn Together Project Co-ordinator

Forth Valley Migrant Support Network (FVMSN) are currently recruiting a self-employed Learn Together Project Co-ordinator. The position is 12 hours per week across Falkirk and Grangemouth, with a wage of £9 per hour and a fixed term contract until August 2019. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 24th August. Please note that due to the nature of this role, it is reserved for women only, under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

CVS Falkirk Project Development Officer Vacancy

In partnership with Falkirk Council, we at CVS Falkirk are recruiting a Development Officer to develop and deliver our new Improving Employability Through Volunteering project. The position is 35 hours per week, with a salary of £25,000 and a fixed term contract until October 2020. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 14th September.

Community Planning and BME Involvement Survey

The Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) has launched an online study, funded by the Scottish Government, which is looking to better understand black and minority ethnic (BME) involvement with community planning, and particularly the type of involvement which relates to Community Planning Partnerships (CPP) responsibilities under the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015.

Community Transport September Meeting Cancelled

The next scheduled meeting of the Third Sector Community Transport Forum, on Thursday 6th September, has been cancelled.

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