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  • Get free ‘thank you’ certificates

    Local voluntary groups can thank their volunteers with free certificates. The papers are being produced by CVS Falkirk and District as part of its support for the third sector. The charity says it will professionally the certificates for groups to share during Volunteers’ Week 2026 – but needs applications by noon on 31 March 2026.…

  • Trainee opportunities

    The charity TCV is calling for local young people to apply for traineeships. Lizzy Turner from the charity explained: “I’m getting in touch to share an exciting opportunity: The Conservation Volunteers’ John Muir Way Green Skills Traineeship. “This is a 10‑month paid programme designed to upskill young people in a wide range of green skills along the John…

  • Opportunity to meet funders

    Charities and community groups in the local area can meet national and local funders at an upcoming event in Grangemouth. CVS Falkirk has announced the first group of exhibitors for this year’s Falkirk Funders Fayre. The event takes place on Tuesday 17 March 2026 at Grangemouth Stadium. The fair helps the local voluntary sector find…

  • Read our January newsletter

    Get updates on training, funding and more in the Bo’net newsletter for January 2026.

  • Top tips: 26 for 2026

    It’s a New Year – and a good chance to try new things to help your community group or charity. Here’s 26 ideas Bo’ness groups could try in 2026. AI Illustration created by Google ImageFX