Third Sector Impact Survey: Deadline Extended

Posted on June 23, 2017

The deadline for responses to the 2017 Third Sector Impact Survey has been extended until 11:59pm on Sunday 23^rd July.

The survey is open to all third sector organisations operating in the Falkirk Council area, and seeks to measure the impact of the third sector.

Along with being published on the CVS Falkirk website, the report will be presented to key strategic partners in Falkirk, including the Community Planning Partnership and Integration Joint Board for Health and Social Care, to illustrate to vital role the third sector has in helping people and delivering vital services across the Falkirk Council area. Last year’s Third Sector Impact Report is available on the CVS Falkirk website.

For further information, or to request a paper copy of the survey, please contact Oge Ohaeri by phone: 01324 692013, or by email: oge@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

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

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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.