📢 Volunteering Matters: Engaging and Empowering Young People📅 13th November @ 13:00-14:00📍 Online Empowering young people, creating career pathways and spotlighting the Youth VIP programme. Book your place here👉 bit.ly/3WrIzeA @socialenterprise.scot

📢 An Introduction to Service Design: what it is and why it matters to employability? 📅 11th November @ 14:00-15:30📍Online Learn the basics of service design and why it matters. Improving employability outcomes and user-centred support. Book your place here👉 bit.ly/3LkZDQM @socialenterprise.scot

📢 Flexible Working Scotland – The Case for Flexible Working: Inclusive, Sustainable, Impactful 📅 10th November @ 11:00-12:30 📍 Online Session on how fair, flexible work boosts retention, productivity and impact. Book your place here👉 bit.ly/4o301SL @socialenterprise.scot

To explore what’s new with the Catalyst Fund and learn more about how it can support you and your social enterprise, click on this link www.firstport.org.uk/news/the-cat...

🚲 SAVE THE DATE! 🚲 The Big Bike Day, Alloa 📅 Sat 13 Sept | 🕚 11am–4pm 📍 High St & Mill St FREE family-friendly cycling celebration! 🎉 ⭐ Stunt shows, pump track, e-bikes, tune-ups, arts & crafts, live music & more! 👉 alloafirst.co.uk/the-big-bike... #BigBikeDayAlloa #AlloaFirst

Heads up for funding opening soon! ⤵️

Earlier this month, I visited Pause & Breathe in Bonnybridge. What a beautiful reminder that wellbeing is about connection and community! 🧘‍♀️ Watch the video and meet the lovely folk behind it. #PauseAndBreathe #CommunityWellbeing #FVSEN #MentalHealth #Mindfulness

The Scottish Growth Fund helps social enterprises and charities in Scotland grow, develop new services, or strengthen their long-term sustainability. Find out more ⬇️ #scottishgrowthfund #socialinvestmentscotland #socialenterprise

Don't forget to book your ticket to the Social Enterprise Summit Scotland 2025 ⬇️

🎉 The 2025 finalists for the NatWest #SE100 Social Business Awards are here! Discover who made the list and book your free ticket to the celebration event on 15th July: pioneerspost.com/news-views/2... #SocEnt #SE100

We are working in partnership with SWEF to award grants of up to £2,000 for young people in Scotland who are launching a new business or running a new business that is within its first two years of trading. Available across Scotland. For more info: tinyurl.com/3a3z84yy

Funding available The ASFT Fund has been established to support organisations across Scotland, awarding grants of up to £15,000 for one year. Application deadline: 7th August 2025 For more information +/ to apply: tinyurl.com/4dske9yn

Thanks to all who came out to join us at our FVSEN meeting and to @stirvolunteer.bsky.social for hosting. See you in October for the next one! #fvsenmeeting #networking #socialenterprise

The latest newsletter from @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social‬ has just dropped 📩 👀 This month, featuring... 📺 Catch up on the panel session discussions from Good Finance Live 🧐 Spotlight case study 🎓 CPD-accredited e-Learning opportunities ...and more Catch up now 🔗 buff.ly/TXHvdYw

📆 5 days until #VolunteersWeek2025 and we’re celebrating young volunteers! 🌟 Clacks primary schools are getting info packs and the chance to enter a colouring competition to help pupils get involved! #YoungVolunteers #SaltireAwards

🚀 6 days to go until #VolunteersWeek2025! Volunteering can boost your confidence, grow your skills & help others 💜 Ready to give back? 👉 Clacks: ctsi.teamkinetic.co.uk 👉 Stirling: stirlingvolunteering.org 👉 Falkirk: cvsfalkirk.org.uk/volunteering #6DaysToGo #VolunteeringMatters

TFN is @scvo.scot 's magazine for the #VoluntarySector Big news this month as we reveal the #ScotCharityAwards finalists for 2025! Read it here: buff.ly/KnDxuwg

🔊 Could your social business be included in this year’s #SE100 Index? Make sure you’re in the running: 🔗 >> t.co/GF3F8fDrfc (🚫 Deadline: 25 May)

Fund open: Essentia mid-sized grants The Essentia Foundation supports charities and community groups improving the lives of young people up to 25 years old across Scotland. Fixed grants of £50,000 Apply by: 6th June 2025 For more info +/ to apply👉https://tinyurl.com/ysewdaty

As part of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we've been catching up with social entrepreneurs to find out what community means to them. 🚀 Find our full video series here 👉 buff.ly/hmg6OBe #ThisIsMyCommunity #MHAW2025 #SideBySide

💚 Mental Health Awareness Week 💚 A huge thank you to our amazing members who create safe, compassionate spaces that support mental wellbeing every day. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #CommunityWellbeing #ThisIsMyCommunity @ctsi.org.uk @stirvolunteer.bsky.social

Free workshop series for changemakers 🚀 Learn to nail your "why", "what", and "so what" - the foundation for lasting impact and survival. 🎯 Book your spot now! ⤵️ #Nonprofit #SocialImpact #Changemakers #Leadership #Grassroots #CharityWork

Delighted to be on the panel with @communityent.bsky.social on Cold Spots research today funded by William Grant Foundation and Kate Musgrave from South of Scotland - looking forward to some interesting discussions! @ctsi.org.uk @fvsen.scot

How do you measure your social impact? 📊 Our blog breaks down everything community businesses need to know, including why it matters, how to do it, and key tools to help💡 Read more here👉https://buff.ly/413vF9v #SocialImpact #socialenterprise #charity

Your chance to join the team at CTSI!✨

📣Last chance 📣 Don't forget to register for our webinar on digital exclusion with the Mhor Collective!

@wellbeingscotland.bsky.social are on the lookout for a trustee ⤵️

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🌟 Discover investors that match your organisation’s mission with our FundMapper. Get access to the right funding opportunities quickly and easily. Start searching now ⬇️ buff.ly/Ivumten #socialenterprise #charity #help #resources

Great job #TeamCTSI! 👏🎉

🗣️ Only 7 days left to speak up for social enterprise! SEUK’s most influential survey closes 25 April. It takes 15–20 mins & helps shape policy + support for the sector. Your voice matters! 👉 Take the survey now: buff.ly/PzNDFxG #SocialEnterprise #SOSE2024

Fund open: Essentia mid-sized grants The Essentia Foundation supports charities and community groups improving the lives of young people up to 25 years old across Scotland. Fixed grants of £50,000. Apply by: 6th June 2025 For more info +/ to apply👉https://tinyurl.com/ysewdaty

Help celebrate our local volunteers 👏👏👏

🚨 Bursary alert for Scottish social entrepreneurs! 🌍 Apply now for funding to attend #SEWF25 in Taipei this October! 🌱 Connect globally 🌐 Learn & collaborate 💡 Bring impact home 🗓️ Deadline: 5 May, 12pm 🔗 iseo.scot/2025/04/11/s... #SocialEnterprise #Scotland #ISEO #GlobalImpact

Join @communityent.bsky.social for an insightful live Zoom event to delve into the findings of recent Cold Spot Research and explore actionable strategies to unlock opportunities in cold spot areas. 📅 May 9th, 2025 🕐 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM 💻 Zoom 🔗https://bit.ly/4i5PPoz

Are you ready to take your leadership skills and business impact to the next level? Applications are now open for the Ambitions 2025: Supporting Leaders, Building Growth programme, proudly supported by the Postcode Innovation Trust. 🔗 Apply today - buff.ly/R37AcgA

Our FVSEN #SocialEnterpriseDirectory features >100 SEs benefiting from more visibility and opportunities! 🔗https://fvsen.scot 🎉Welcome new members! Mum's the Word A Good Thing Nurturing Communities Bands For Brothers Food Train Equi-Power Central Scotland RDA Socialudo

Good discussion at today’s CWB Bill steering group meeting - does it go far enough - most agreed that the value is bringing it forward & starting the journey & what it brings next. @ctsi.org.uk @fvsen.scot @parliament.scot

🔎 Looking for sector-specific support? 🔎 The #SESupportMap has been relaunched with comprehensive listings and collaborative features to help you #StartSustainGrow. Discover the resources available at www.sesupportmap.scot

@firstportscotland.bsky.social is hosting a series of sessions to help you navigate their #funding criteria 📅'Start It' Workshop: 8 April, 10-11 📅'Build It' Workshops: 10 April, 10-11 | 15 April, 10-11 | 22 April, 10-11 🔗www.firstport.org.uk/category/events/ #startit #buildit #fundingworkshops

Join @ctsi.org.uk and Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise for an In-Person #FinanceForum for the #VoluntarySector! A great opportunity for networking and staying up to date with the latest financial developments. 📆 Thu 15th May ⏱ 2-4pm 📌 Dumyat Centre 🎟 bit.ly/ClacksStirFF

We've just released a new webinar on our website! Watch to find out how you can translate what you do into answers to funding questions on human rights and equalities. 📚 Human rights and equalities: What does it mean for funding applications ⏳ 1hr 12 mins 🔗 thre.org.uk/topic/fundin...

Here at FVSEN, we love to celebrate the wonderful volunteers who give up their time and effort to help #socialenterprises thrive in Forth Valley! We hear from Lesley, who volunteers for ACE in Alloa ✨ #volunteersmakeadifference #socialenterprise #AlloaCommunityEnterprises

Meet us in the Social Enterprise Village at The Workplace Event 2025 next month! We have a great line-up of social enterprises committed to ESG excellence and ready for collaboration. Learn more and register: buff.ly/rnExLme

Bookings now open for DTAS Annual Conference 2025! Tuesday 26th & Wednesday 27th August 2025 – Glasgow Caledonian University Visit our Eventbrite page to book your place! #DTAS25 🔗https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/development-trusts-association-scotland-61200111823

Great to see this opening - www.stirling.gov.uk/news/new-com... @dtascotland.bsky.social

Great case studies on community-led development of spaces from the Scottish Rural Network - vimeo.com/1057439485

The #FalkirkFundersFayre25 is today! Don't miss this chance to connect with a diverse range of funders that can help you grow your social enterprise! 🌱

Avoid the queues and book your place at the #FalkirkFundersFayre25! 📆 Tuesday 11 March ⏰ 10am-4pm 📍 Dobbie Hall, Larbert 🎟️ bit.ly/FundersFayre25Booking

@firstportscotland.bsky.social are recruiting! 📣