Third Sector Forum 2020 Dates Announced

Posted on December 18, 2019

The dates for the 2020 Falkirk third sector forum meetings have now been finalised.

Each forum meets quarterly, providing third sector colleagues with opportunities to meet and network with colleagues working in the local area, while discussing key issues and sharing knowledge, skills and experience.

The forums are also a key element of community planning and decision making in Falkirk, providing a direct route of communication for the third sector to have their views heard through the forum representatives.

The full list of 2020 forum dates can be viewed below:

Safer Communities Forum

Wednesday 15^th January 2020
Wednesday 22^nd April 2020
Wednesday 22^nd July 2020
Wednesday 21^st October 2020

Connecting Volunteering Forum

Wednesday 29^th January 2020
Wednesday 6^thMay 2020
Wednesday 26^th August 2020
Wednesday 28^th October 2020

Community Care & Health Forum (CCHF)

Tuesday 4^th February 2020
Tuesday 5^th May 2020
Tuesday 25^th August 2020
Tuesday 3^rd November 2020

Please note: CCHF meetings will be held 10am – 12pm at Falkirk Fire Station, Westfield, Falkirk, FK2 9AH.

Economic Resilience & Employment Forum

Thursday 20^th February 2020
Thursday 21^st May 2020
Thursday 27^th August 2020
Thursday 19^th November 2020

Voluntary Sector Children’s Services Forum (VSCSF)

Thursday 27^th February 2020 (10am)
Thursday 30^th April 2020 (2pm)
Thursday 2^ndJuly 2020 (10am)
Thursday 27^th August 2020 (2pm)
Thursday 29^th October 2020 (10am)
Thursday 17^th December 2020 (2pm)

Tackling Poverty & Inequalities Forum

Thursday 19^th March 2020
Thursday 25^th June 2020
Thursday 17^th September 2020
Thursday 10^th December 2020

All forums will be held 10am – 12pm at the CVS Falkirk office, Unit 6, Callendar Business Park, Callendar Road, Falkirk, FK1 1XR, unless stated otherwise above.

for further information on any of the forums, visit the Voice of the Sector webpage, or contact Scott Malcolm by phone: 01324 692010, or email: Scott.Malcolm@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

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