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

Denny and Dunipace CAB Board Chairperson

The Denny and Dunipace Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) is looking for a new Board Chair. The Chair will be required to attend and chair regular Board meetings (approximately 6 per year), ensuring that agenda points are covered, actions are delegated appropriately, and everyone present has the opportunity to speak. The CAB is particularly interested in hearing from those with experience in a range of fields, including project management, strategic planning, or volunteer service provision.

Volunteering Roles in Bo’ness

We would again like to say thank you to everyone who came along to the recent Bo’ness Volunteer Recruitment Fayre. It was a fantastic opportunity to meet face to face with dozens of organisations from across the area. There are still brilliant opportunities available in Bo’ness, and it’s not too late to get involved!

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