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Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network @fvsen.scot · 28/10/2025

📢 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

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Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network @fvsen.scot · 28/10/2025

📢 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

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Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network @fvsen.scot · 28/10/2025

📢 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

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Firstport Scotland @firstportscotland.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

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...

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The Catalyst Fund: Evolving to Meet New Needs - Firstport

Since 2021, the Catalyst Fund has backed ambitious social enterprises to grow, deploying flexible finance to help create social and environmental impact. But the landscape, makeup and needs of social ...

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Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network @fvsen.scot · 19/08/2025

🚲 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

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Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network @fvsen.scot · 12/08/2025

Heads up for funding opening soon! ⤵️

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Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network @fvsen.scot · 31/07/2025

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

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Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network @fvsen.scot · 22/07/2025

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

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Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network @fvsen.scot · 15/07/2025

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

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Foundation Scotland @foundationscotland.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

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

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SWEF Fund: Grants for young people running new businesses or start-ups | Foundation Scotland

Foundation Scotland is working in partnership with SWEF to award grants for young people launching a new business or running a new business.

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Foundation Scotland @foundationscotland.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

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

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Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network @fvsen.scot · 17/06/2025

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

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UnLtd @unltd.org.uk · 10/06/2025

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

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Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network @fvsen.scot · 28/05/2025

📆 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

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Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network @fvsen.scot · 27/05/2025

🚀 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

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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

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

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

🔊 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)

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Foundation Scotland @foundationscotland.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

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

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UnLtd @unltd.org.uk · 15/05/2025

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

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Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network @fvsen.scot · 12/05/2025

💚 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

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Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network @fvsen.scot · 12/05/2025

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

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AntheaCTSI @antheactsi.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

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

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

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

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Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network @fvsen.scot · 01/05/2025

Your chance to join the team at CTSI!✨

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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

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

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

🌟 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

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

🗣️ 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

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Foundation Scotland @foundationscotland.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

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

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Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network @fvsen.scot · 15/04/2025

Help celebrate our local volunteers 👏👏👏

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Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network @fvsen.scot · 15/04/2025

🚨 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

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Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network @fvsen.scot · 09/04/2025

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

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

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

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SIS Ambitions: How did Ambitions influence your approach to leadership?

Find out more about our flagship support programme, Ambitions: Supporting Leaders, Building Growth, kindly supported by the Postcode Innovation Trust: social...

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Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network @fvsen.scot · 03/04/2025

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

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AntheaCTSI @antheactsi.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

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

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Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network @fvsen.scot · 02/04/2025

🔎 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

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Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network @fvsen.scot · 27/03/2025

@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

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Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network @fvsen.scot · 26/03/2025

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

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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

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...

New THRE webinar! Human rights and equalities: what does it mean for funding applications.

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Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network @fvsen.scot · 19/03/2025

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

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Social Enterprise UK @socialenterpriseuk.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

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

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Development Trusts Association Scotland @dtascotland.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

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

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Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network @fvsen.scot · 11/03/2025

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! 🌱

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Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network @fvsen.scot · 06/03/2025

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

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