Tackling Poverty Forum – February 2016

Posted on January 28, 2016

The Third Sector Tackling Poverty Forum will meet on Monday 8th February, from 2-4pm at the CVS Falkirk Office, Unit 6 The Courtyard, Callendar Business Park, Callendar Road, Falkirk, FK1 1XR.

This forum is open to any representatives from community groups, voluntary organisations, charities or social enterprises and provides a space to come together to discuss issues such as Poverty, Welfare Reform and Homelessness, along with sharing knowledge and experiences and networking with colleagues from other organisations.

Jenny Boag, Team Leader of the Research and Information Team of Falkirk Council will be attending the forum to give a presentation on Poverty in Falkirk and answer any questions that forum members may have.

For more details or would like to join the forum, please contact David Gardener by email david@cvsfalkirk.org.uk or phone: 01324 692010

Co-op Food Fund

Foundation Scotland has launched the Co-op Food Fund, with grants of £1,000 – £5,000 available for projects starting after Monday 21st December. The Co-op Food Fund aims to support organisations or projects which provide access to food and sustainable solutions to food poverty in Scotland (including foodbanks and holiday food schemes). Only constituted groups, with a governing document, can apply. The deadline for applications is 12pm on Friday 13th November.

October Funding Insight Bulletins: Available to Download

You can now download all October Funding Insight Bulletins, including this week’s, wc Monday 26th October. This week’s new bulletin includes funding from Creative Scotland to support the creative sector during the COVID-19 pandemic, funding for community-based food initiatives, and information on British Science Week grants.

Young Carer Grant: First Anniversary

Wednesday 21st October saw the first birthday of the Young Carer Grant. The Young Carer Grant is a £305.10 payment available on an annual basis for 16 – 18 year olds who spend an average of 16 hours a week caring for someone who receives a disability benefit. Young carers can spend the money on anything they want. If it has been a year since they received a payment, young carers are encouraged to check if they’re still eligible and apply again.

November “Care With Confidence” Online Sessions

Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Carers Centre has announced further “Care with Confidence” Zoom sessions for unpaid carers in Falkirk, including “Reducing Our Energy Costs” with Home Energy Scotland and Scottish Water, on Tuesday 3rd November, 10:30am – 12:30pm, and “Diabetes: How to Reduce Your Risk”, on Tuesday 10th November, 10:30am – 12:30pm. Support is available for carers who would like to attend but are not sure how to get online, or how to join a Zoom meeting.