The Falkirk Voluntary Sector Children’s Services Forum (VSCSF) will next meet on Wednesday 17^th May 10am – 12pm, also online via Zoom. Karen Bradley from BBC Children in Need will join attendees to talk about the third sector funds they have available for groups and organisations working with children and young people.

In addition, the next Third Sector Safer and Empowered Communities Forum meeting takes place on Wednesday 24^th May, 10am – 12pm online via Zoom.

Attendees will learn more about the third sector approach to tackling gender-based violence, and supporting those harmed and impacted by it, taken in Falkirk District. Speakers include Committed to Ending Abuse (CEA), Central Advocacy Partners and Shakti Women’s Aid.

Agendas and minutes of previous meetings will be available in due course, as will details on how to attend.

For further information, including to submit any apologies, or to be added to either forum’s mailing list, please contact Lynsey Hansford by email: lynsey.hansford@cvsfalkirk.org.uk