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Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund & III Fund

Over £400,000 was awarded to 63 third sector organisations across Clackmannanshire and Stirling from both the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund and the Ideas, Innovation and Improvement (III) Fund.

SVE Christmas Shutdown

The SVE Office will be closed from Friday 17th December 5pm until Tuesday 4th January at 9am. We would like to wish all our third sector partners and friends a very happy Christmas and New Year and we look forward to working with you all again in 2022.

New Social Enterprise Online Directory for Forth Valley

The pandemic has highlighted the value in buying local goods that come with community, social and environmental benefits and to meet that demand and interest in social enterprises, the three Third Sector Interfaces across Forth Valley, Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise (SVE), CTSI and CVS Falkirk have got behind the launch of a new online directory of social enterprises now live in time for Christmas.

Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund Now Open

The Scottish Government’s Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund has been established with £15 million allocated to support mental health and wellbeing in communities across Scotland.

Stirling Community Lottery Launches to Local Good Causes

Stirlingshire good causes are being encouraged to sign up to benefit from the Stirling Community Lottery which launched this week.

Stirling Community Lottery

Generating income, particularly income that has no restrictions is not easy for organisations. SVE has researched ways to help our members with this.

Connect to Progress Activity Fund

Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise, on behalf of the Stirling Local Employability Partnership are inviting expressions of interest from third sector organisations interested in supporting the Young Person’s Guarantee as a Connect to Progress Activity Provider.

SVE Chief Executive Volunteers Week 2021 Roundup

Wow, what a week! Volunteers’ Week 2021 was about showing gratitude to the thousands of people in Stirling who have helped out during the pandemic. Over the past year we saw incredible commitment to volunteering with people dedicating their time selflessly to help those most impacted by the pandemic. .

Stirling Launchs New Digital Portal

Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise is making it easier to volunteer, or find volunteers, with the launch of the region’s first digital platform dedicated to local volunteering opportunities. Launching on Tuesday 1st June to mark the start of Volunteers’ Week, the new portal is a ‘one stop shop’ for volunteering in Stirlingshire, making finding opportunities and recruiting and managing volunteers much simpler.

Young Person's Guarantee - Volunteering in to Employment

Young Person’s Guarantee –Volunteering in to Employment Background The Scottish Government’s Youth Guarantee states: “We will guarantee to every young person aged between 16 and 24 in Scotland the opportunity, based on their own personal circumstances and ambitions, of going to university or college, an apprenticeship programme, training, fair employment including work experience, or participating in a formal volunteering programme.”

Stirling Third Sector Hustings

On the 6th May Scotland will have the opportunity to elect a new Scottish Parliament. Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise have organised this Hustings to give third sector organisation representatives the opportunity to have their say, meet with local candidates, and exchange ideas.

Exciting things happening at SVE - Rollout of Stirling's new Volunteer Portal begins!

Following investment by Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise, we are very excited to announce the rollout of Stirling’s Volunteer Portal from March 2021– a brand new digital platform that will transform the way in which people access and manage their volunteering journey. Placing control directly into the hands of the volunteer, they will be able to create their own account and immediately search and apply for opportunities to suit their interests and availability.

Charity Law Engagement Event

SVE, in partnership with CTSI and CVS Falkirk, wish to thank those who participated in our online Charity Law Engagement Event last week. The event went extremely well, everyone engaged and the abundance of responses has been collated and forwarded to the Scottish Government.

Captain Sir Tom's Fund Open to Covid-19 Community Supports Across Forth Valley

CTSI Hiring Volunteer Development Assistant

Virtual Funding Fair

TSI Network Scotland - Manifesto for Change

The Ideas, Innovation, Improvment Fund is Now Open for another round of Funding

Latest Shieding Information Q & A

Stirling sees significant increase in volunteer participation rate

The latest Scottish Household Survey has this week revealed an increase in formal volunteering participation in Stirling up to 44%. This is significantly higher than the national participation average of 26%, and an increase from last year of 37%.

Small Grants to Support People with Cancer

Small Grants to Support People with Cancer Macmillan Community Grants of £500 are available for community groups and organisations to work in their local community to support people with cancer.

Opportunity for young people to get their COVID-19 Volunteering Hours formally recognised

With the deadline for applications approaching, Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise (SVE) are eager to ensure young people don’t miss out on getting their COVID-19 volunteering hours formally recognised through Saltire Awards.

The Essential Trustee - What you need to know? What you need to do?

The Essential Trustee - What you need to know? What you need to do? Tuesday November 3rd, 2020 10:30 am – 1:30 pm This workshop is free and will be delivered via Zoom

COVID-19 Free Risk Assessment Training

This course specifically focused on risks associated with Covid – 19 and moving into Phase 3. Delegates learned how to identify and assess risk and the difference between risks and hazards. The course also covered the legal duty of care to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone in an organisation.

Leadership Coaching: Helping Leaders Adapt and Reach Their Potential

Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise (SVE) is piloting a new programmeoffering discounted leadership coaching for up to 8 people leading ormanaging third sector organisations in Stirling.

COVID Community Calls Next Steps

The response to the pandemic has dramatically changed how services have been delivered in the third sector with amazing results. As we move towards the next phase, SVE have been facilitating another series of community calls. These calls will provide practical support on how you plan to return to your ‘new normal’ and potentially reopen a limited service or move to a new model of service provision now that the initial crisis has passed as well as ensuring resilience for a potential second wave.

National Third Sector Impact Survey

Over the past two months, the Third Sector Interface Network Scotland have been carrying out a National Survey to gauge a greater understanding of how charities, third sector organisations, community groups, social enterprises, and individuals have been impacted by coronavirus. This will allow the Third Sector Interfaces (TSI) in each of Scotland’s 32 local authority areas to understand the support that the sector needs as lockdown eases and communities attempt to rebuild and renew.

Community Calls - Next Steps

The response to the pandemic has dramatically changed how services have been delivered in the third sector with amazing results. As we move towards the next phase, SVE are facilitating another series of community calls.

Scenario Planning Tool for Third Sector Organisations

During these uncertain times it is more important than ever to plan for your organisation’s future. We have never before experienced the unique situation we have found ourselves in, mainly due to the lockdown and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Volunteers Week 2020

Volunteers Week 2020 Volunteers Week is fast approaching on June 1st - 7th, and as we all know this year is very different from the many before that we have celebrated. With that in mind we feel that although it may not be appropriate to celebrate in a fashion that we usually might, we would not want the occasion to pass without taking the opportunity to acknowledge the commitment, dedication and passion that our Stirling volunteers have shown over the past year, and in particular in the last couple of months.

COVID-19 Third Sector Impact Survey

SVE is a member of a network of Third Sector Interfaces (TSIs) covering every local authority area in Scotland. As the coronavirus pandemic continues it is important that we have a strong understanding of its impact on community groups, voluntary organisations and social enterprises, as well as the people and communities you support.

SVE Thematic Third Sector Calls

Thank you to those who attended the recent third sector thematic Zoom calls which have been held over the last fortnight. In total over 70 organisations have taken part and we have had some fantastic networking and discussions. We will make all the notes and recording available on this page once they are finalised along with the date of any followup meeting which are planned.

Stirling launches volunteering webpage to support communities

Stirling Council and Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise (SVE) has created a webpage, offering to community groups, individuals and businesses the opportunity to offer support to those most in need during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Charities and Communities Combine their Efforts to Tackle COVID-19 Crisis

Community groups, charities and social enterprises across Stirlingshire have joined forces to respond to the challenges posed by Covid-19. The voluntary sector has jumped into action to support Stirling’s most vulnerable citizens, with many organisations adapting their services and activities to meet the needs of the community during the crisis.

Translated Materials on the Coronavirus

UK Government have released translated guidance for self-isolation and social distancing into the following languages: Arabic, Bengali, Cantonese, French, Gujarati, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Urdu and Welsh.

Governance and Coronavirus

Your organisation’s governance and Coronavirus This information is intended to help you decide the steps your organisation may need to take in terms of governance, in light of the spread of the COVID-19 virus. All charities and other third sector organisations should read the guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the Scottish Government.

SVE Statement on COVID-19

SVE are working rapidly to form our response to COVID-19 and are in contact with our local partners to ensure that the needs of the third sector and local community are taken into account in considering ways to mitigate the impact of this unprecedented situation.

Microsoft is making ‎Teams‎ available to everyone in response to COVID-19.

Microsoft is making ‎Teams‎ available to everyone in response to COVID-19. Teams is a part of Office 365. If your organization is licensed for Office 365, you already have it. But Microsoft want to make sure everyone has access to it during this time.

Stirling Ready to Unlock its Volunteering Potential

Ambitions to make Stirling a volunteering a centre of excellence are alive and well in 2020. That’s the message from Stirling Council, Volunteer Scotland and Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise and a range of partners who are coming together to celebrate the contribution volunteers make to our local communities.

£200 Worth of Training for Stirling Volunteers

Are you unemployed and volunteering? or Do you have of an unemployed volunteer supporting your organisation? If so you could apply for £200 worth of free, accredited training.

Equi-Power Supported Volunteering Opportunity for Young People

Supported Volunteering for Young People aged 13- 25 years Equi-Power is a Social Enterprise working from a temporary base near Airth while work continues, in partnership with Stirling Council, to develop a new purpose-built centre. Thanks to funding provided by Henry Duncan Grants, Equi-Power is piloting volunteering activities for young people with additional support needs.

Our Voice Matters - A Young Volunteers Perspective on Registering Your Vote

Our Voice Matters - A Young Volunteers Perspective on Registering Your Vote “Why should I vote? How does my vote count?” These are questions I once asked myself when determining whether I should register to vote.

SVE opens recruitment for Development and Engagement Coordinator

SVE are currently seeking a Development and Engagement Coordinator for Stirling's Alive with Volunteering project. Stirling’s Alive with Volunteering is a collaborative project lead by Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise, Stirling Council and Volunteer Scotland. During 2020, Stirling’s Alive with Volunteering will offer opportunities for the people of Stirling to volunteer and participate in community life across Stirling, and beyond.

16 Days of Action

Over the last few months a wide number of partners have been working together to bring together a programme of events, training and campaigns to highlight and access through 16 Days of Action. Ali Ryan, Gender-based Coordinator in Stirling and CTSI, our sister TSI in Clacks, have been leading on pulling this schedule together.

SVE is Looking to Hire a Volunteering Engagement Assistant

SVE is Stirling’s third sector interface; a membership organisation of locally based charities, social enterprises and volunteer-led community organisations. We aim to strengthen the third sector and broker partnerships that deliver real change by connecting people, ideas and resources.

NHS's The Decider Training on Mental Health

The Decider is a one day course which is run by the NHS and covers skills to improve emotional dysregulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness.

Electoral Registration:Third Sectors Role?

Electoral Registration: Third Sectors Role? Like many of you, I assume, I have recently spent most evenings glued to the news channel of my choice consuming the latest updates on domestic and foreign politics.

Final Week of Festival

Stirling’s third annual Festival of Volunteering will draw to a close this Friday after a month packed with events to inspire citizens to volunteer.

Community Accountancy Scotland - The Friendly Face of Finance

Community Accountancy Scotland (CAS) is a social enterprise formed by charity partners to provide voluntary organisations with valuable services that are affordable and accessible.

Inspire Volunteer Awards Finalists 2019!

This week Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise (SVE), are very excited to announce the finalists for this year’s Inspire Volunteering Awards after the judging panel met to deliberate who would make this year’s shortlist.

Friends of Kings Park Stirling is looking for volunteers to help upkeep community garden

Are you interested in Gardening? If so then this might interest you.

Turning on the Floodlights.

Turning on the Floodlights Natalie Masterson, CEO of Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise (SVE) blogs about the opening of nominations for the 2019 Inspire Volunteering Awards, and the recent change in the awards from recognising individuals to celebrating teams and groups.

The Ideas, Innovation, Improvement Fund is now open for a new round of funding.

The Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership have allocated funds from the Integrated Care Fund (ICF) for one-off grants to support the development of new or existing third sector initiatives which build capacity within communities in order to encourage health and wellbeing.

Inspire Volunteering Awards Opens for Nominations!

Inspire Volunteering Awards 2019 Launches Open for Nominations! SVE are delighted to today announce the launch of the Inspire Volunteering Awards 2019. The awards, delivered in partnership with Stirling Council, will mark the start of a month long Festival of Volunteering this September.

SVE Intern Runner Up at University of Stirling STAR Awards

Congratulations go to our Accountancy Assistant Intern Reiss Callaghan who was Runner Up for the Santander Intern of the Year at the Stirling University Careers And Advisers Awards ceremony last night. Reiss was with SVE during 2018 through a paid internship that was set up exclusively for Stirling University Students or graduates.

Become a trustee and lead a local Charity

All charities have one thing in common. Small charities, large charities, local or national, children or animals. They are all led by volunteers just like you. People passionate about local causes and ready to use this passion for a purpose. Right now, Charities across Stirling are looking for trustees.

Community Shares Scotland is hosting a workshop

Community Shares Scotland is currently organising a workshop in May 2019 as part of Community Business Week - one in Edinburgh and one in Glasgow.

Forth Valley Rape Crisis is recruiting for their Board of Trustees

Forth Valley Rape Crisis is recruiting a new Chair and Secretary to their Board of Trustees.

SVE's Chief Officer Natalie Masterson Confirmed as speaker at this years ALLIANCE Annual Conference

Natalie Masterson, of Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise will address delegates at Impact: the 3rd Health and Social Care Event on 20th May.

Shaping SVE Monitoring & Evaluation Survey 2019

In order to improve our organisation in response to local needs, we require feedback from yourself. Without this feedback we do not know what we are doing right, what we need to improve and how we can better support your organisation in the coming year.

Holiday Fun Clubs

Holiday Fun Clubs will be running in the Stirling Council area over the Easter Holidays. All Fun Clubs are for Primary aged children, are free and include lunch.

Scottish Charity Regulator Recruiting

Scottish Charity Regulator are currently seeking applications for a Compliance and Investigation Manager, this position is based in Dundee.

Holiday Fun Club Fund Now Open!!

Stirling Council have allocated money for one–off grants of up to £2,000 to support new or existing third sector initiatives who will provide activities and food provision for primary school aged children during the Easter school holidays 2019 (1-12 April) who might be at risk of food insecurity.

Third Sector Leaders Forum Agenda

Here is the Third Sector Leaders Forum Agenda for the 22nd of January 2019. Please see attachment for more information.

Scottish Government launch Consultation on Charity Law

A recent consultation has been launched by the Scottish Government on changes to charity law in Scotland. Currently the main piece of charity law in Scotland is the Charity and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (the 2005 Act)

Survey to assist in the development of Stirling's Social Enterprise Strategy

If your company is a social enterprise and you haven't already had a look at our Survey to assist in the development of Stirling's Social Enterprise Strategy, please try to fill it out as we have got very interesting results so far and need some more.

Forth Valley Third Sector Conference Bookings Now Open!

Forth Valley Third Sector Conference 2019: Booking Now Open Following our successful 2018 event in Falkirk, Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise (SVE), Clackmannanshire TSI (CTSI), CVS Falkirk and are delighted to announce that we will be holding our second Forth Valley Third Sector Conference on Wednesday 13th February 2019 at Alva Academy in Alva, Clackmannanshire.

Stirling wont give up on Volunteering Goals

Stirling has narrowly missed out on the chance to be the next European Volunteering Capital 2020, losing out to the Italian city of Padua. But the city has vowed to continue with its plans for a year-long festival of volunteering in 2020 and has renewed its commitment to increasing volunteering participation to 50%.

Stats Show Surge in Stirling Volunteers

Stirling has witnessed a surge in volunteer numbers. According to the latest Scottish Household survey 39% of people in Stirling volunteer – more than 10% above Scotland’s national average (28%).

What do you think of your place?

You are invited to tea, and a chat about what matters to you in your neighbourhood.

Zero Tolerence: Violence Unseen

Zero Tolerance are holding a photography exhibition on the 5th and 6th of December at the Stirling bus station from 9am until 5pm.

Annual General Meeting

on Monday 12th November 2018, at 5.30pm Venue: Ben Cleugh Room, Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling FK8 1QZ

OSCR Cyber Season

The vast majority of cyber attacks exploit basic weaknesses in IT software and systems, which can easily be fixed.

Our Forth Valley Smoke Free Generation Starts Today

NHS Forth Valley is offering funding for community groups and organisations to develop and deliver ideas on how to prevent people from starting to smoke or be smoke free, especially young people.

Crowdfund Scotland - be part of the story

Crowdfunder is the UK's #1 crowdfunding platform and we're hiring in Scotland.

Dial a Journey Are Hiring A New Finance and Operations Manger

Dial a Journey are looking for an experienced finance and operations manager to join them if you are interested please see attached file for more information.

Volunteering Festival 2018 Draws to a close

This week saw the end of the second Festival of Volunteering draw to a close, and what a busy and successful Festival it has been.

Crowdfund Stirling is live!

Stirling Council’s new Crowdfunder portal - Crowdfund Stirling is now operational online, start your campaign today! If you are a business, development trust, charity or community with an economic related Crowdfunding Campaign that fits with the criteria below, then you could be eligible for up to £2500 from Crowdfund Stirling.

SVE and Stirling Council Funding Fair

Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise, in partnership with Stirling Council are hosting a Funding Fair at Bridge of Alan Parish Church on Tuesday October 2nd from 3pm - 6.30pm.

SVE are hiring for the post of Administration Assistant

The post of Administration Assistant is an important and exciting role within the organisation. We are seeking a talented and highly motivated individual to come and work with us, with the main purpose to provide administrative and facilities support to SVE.

SVE seeks Volunteer Charity Accounting Independant Examiners

Have you got an interest in learning about Charity Accounting and Independent Examination of Charity Accounts? Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise (SVE) is looking to train Volunteer Charity Accounting Independent Examiners across the Forth Valley area.

Stirling Launches European Volunteering Capital 2020 Bid

Stirling is in the running to be named European Volunteering Capital 2020. The city’s candidacy has been officially announced by the European Volunteer Centre today, Monday, 2nd July.

The Scottish Government's Climate Challenge Fund is OPEN.

The Climate Challenge Fund (CCF) provides grants and support for community-led organisations to tackle climate change by running projects that reduce local carbon emissions, with initiatives including energy efficiency, sustainable travel, local food and resource efficiency.

New members needed for Marie Curie Stirling Fundraising Group

Marie Curie is hosting an information evening on Monday 25 June to encourage new members to its Stirling Fundraising Group. The event is being held at the Stirling Highland Hotel on Monday 25 June between 7pm to 9pm where free refreshments and cake will be served.

Scottish Government Early Learning & Childcare Inclusion Fund

Scottish Government Early Learning & Childcare (ELC) Inclusion Fund – is now open. The ELC Inclusion Fund will provide funding to ELC settings to support children with additional support needs (ASN) in Scotland access their funded ELC entitlement.

Volunteers Week 2018

Today sees the start of Volunteers Week, a national event to celebrate the valuable contribution that millions of volunteers make to our local communities every day. This year the tagline is Volunteering for All which highlights that anyone and everyone has got valuable skills which would make them a fantastic volunteer.

Volunteering Matters Action Earth grants now available!

Any group of volunteers can now apply for Volunteering Matters Action Earth grants of between £50-250 to run environmental activities in Scotland’s green spaces. This could include creating or improving community gardens, wildflower meadows, ponds or woodlands.

SVE launches #VolRocks

SVE are launching #VolRocks which is a campaign to bring awareness to local charities and volunteering. It is based around the recent trend of painting, hiding and finding rocks around your local area.

Volunteers Week 2018 Call to Action!

Its not long now until Volunteers Week 2018, a national event to celebrate the commitment and dedication of our volunteers. This years theme is Volunteering for All, to highlight that anyone and everyone has valuable skills which would make them a fantastic volunteer. So are you ready to 3,2,1 Volunteer!!!

Children & Families Forum

A busy meeting of the Children and Families forum was held this week. Several new organisations were present at the forum which exists to support third sector organisations working with Children and Families in the Stirling area.

100th Aniversary of Womens Suffrage Centenary Fund

Projects to mark the suffrage movement will receive £500,000 from the Centenary Fund. The Fund will support a variety of projects including those looking to improve women’s political representation and participation in public life.

Comic Relief - Safe, Secure, Settled Fund

For Sport Relief 2018 the Safe, Secure, Settled fund will invest in projects that are using sport to improve the lives of young people without a safe or secure place to live, helping them to gain the skills and resources to lead safe and positive lives.

Signpost Recovery Vacancies

Signpost Recovery currently have vacancies for two Administrator positions, based in Alloa and Falkirk.

Nominations Open for 2018 Provost Awards

Nominations are now being sought for the 2018 Stirling Provost Awards. The awards are presented to individuals, groups or organisations who have made significant contributions to local communities, or who have achieved national recognition in their field.

Ideas Innovation Improvement Fund reopened for Applications.

A further round of the Ideas Innovation Improvement Fund has opened, with a deadline of 25 May 2018.

Could you become a volunteer Independent Director of Active Stirling?

Active Stirling and Stirling Council have just agreed a new and ambitious partnership to provide community focused sport, physical activity and wellbeing services to the wider Stirling area.

Stirling Scottish Marathon seeks volunteers

The Stirling Scottish Marathon is taking place on Sunday 29th April. Athletes of all ages and abilities have been training hard to achieve a moment of personal success and there is also a new addition to this year’s programme in the shape of the Stirling Scottish Half Marathon

Stirling Care Hub Engagement Event

Stirling Care Hub will provide short-term care, assessment or rehabilitation to older people who require additional support following an illness or operation.

SCVO's I Love Charity Campaign

SCVO have launched an I Love Charity campaign in response to findings from a survey conducted last year into public trust in charities in Scotland.

Stirling Council launches new digital sharing platform

Stirling Council has announced the launch of a new digital local information sharing platform designed to help its citizens lead long, safe, happy and healthy lives.

Scottish Charity Awards Open for Nominations!

Applications open for Scottish Charity Awards! The Scottish Charity Awards are back for 2018, and SCVO want you to tell them which Scottish charities and individuals have been the best, most innovative and effective during the past year.....

SVE 2020

We are excited to share with you SVE 2020, our strategic plan for the next three years. This document has been produced after wide consultation with our third sector members, and partners in the public sector.......

Trustees Week 2017

Monday the 13th sees the start of Trustees Week 2017, a national week to celebrate and showcase the great work that trustees do, and highlight the great opportunities to get involved.....

Stirling Council launches online Benefits and Employment Advice Platform

Stirling Council recently launched the Better Off platform which will seek to significantly improve the way customers access benefits and employment advice.....  

Stirling Care Village

The building of the Stirling Care Village is coming on at pace, in fact it is currently ahead of schedule. There has always been a desire to ensure that the third sector and local community can make best use of the indoor and outdoor community spaces........

Year of Young People 2018 - Youth Community Action Fund

The Year of Young People 2018 aims to inspire Scotland through its young people, celebrating their achievements, valuing their contribution to communities and creating new opportunities......