Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise

01/10/2026

🍂 It's October! 🍂

A new month means new opportunities to learn, develop your skills and connect with others across the charity and community sector.

📅 Take a look at our October training calendar and see what’s coming up this month.

From Conflict Resolution Training to AI, and our Essential Trustee Training, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re looking to build your confidence, develop new skills or strengthen your organisation.

💡 Why not take a look at what’s coming up and book your place?

https://www.sventerprise.org.uk/events-calendar/

30/09/2026

Exciting volunteer opportunity! 📽️✨

Join the team at Macrobert Arts Centre and be part of the Central Scotland Documentary Festival. Whether you're interested in events, film, arts, or gaining new experience, this could be a fantastic opportunity.

Open to volunteers 16+ and no previous experience is required.

🎥Volunteer at Central Scotland Documentary Festival!🎥
Want to get behind the scenes, meet new people and be part of the festival buzz?🐝

Join us Thu 5 – Mon 9 Nov and help welcome audiences, support screenings and events, and keep the festival running smoothly. No experience needed - just enthusiasm!

🎬Find out more & apply via our website.

30/09/2026

One week to go! 📢

If your organisation or community group is considering applying, there’s still time to get your application in. The deadline is 7 October 2026.

Take a look at the guidance and find out more below 👇

One week to go!

Applications for the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults close on 7 October 2026.

Eligible third sector organisations and community groups across Clackmannanshire and Stirling can apply for a one-year grant of up to £4,000 to support work promoting and improving adult mental health and wellbeing.

If you've been considering applying, now is the time to check the guidance and get your application ready.

Find the application guidance and details on how to apply: https://ctsi.org.uk/cmhwf-2026-27

Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise Clackmannanshire & Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership

18/09/2026

Yesterday, Lee Stevenson from SVE attended the SDP Scotland Meet the Buyer event, connecting with a wide range of Scottish suppliers operating across the Forth Valley area.

It was a great opportunity to speak with organisations offering a variety of community benefit opportunities and explore ways to support local communities.

If your organisation would like to find out more about community benefit opportunities, you can contact us at [email protected]

16/09/2026

We are at the Stirling Recruitment Fayre today at The Albert Halls, Stirling.

Great to be alongside other organisations supporting employability and careers in Stirling.💚

Come and say hello! 👋

15/09/2026

Mark your calendars for Stirling Student Union's upcoming Reclaim the Night March in support of Forth Valley RapeCrisis Centre and Stirling and District Women's Aid.

Following the success of last year’s event, the Stirling Student Union is hosting this year’s Reclaim the Night march on Monday 28th September.

is a global movement calling for an end to gender-based violence and safer communities for women and marginalised genders.

Meet Stirling Castle Esplanade at 7 - 7.30pm followed by a gathering at Stirling County Rugby Football Club with speeches, a candlelit vigil and refreshments. Funds raised will support Forth Valley RapeCrisis Centre and Stirling and District Women's Aid.

15/09/2026

🍂 Support the Harvest Appeal 2026 🍂

Start Up Stirling are looking for support with their Harvest Appeal, running from 15th September – 11th October.

As the need for food support continues to grow, donations of essential food items are more important than ever. Start Up Stirling has seen food donations fall compared with previous years, while demand for their Crisis Food Service continues to increase.

💛 If you’re able to help, please consider donating some of the staple items they need this Autumn.

✅Tinned tomatoes
✅Coffee
✅Cereal bars
✅Tinned vegetables
✅Tinned macaroni, ravioli, spaghetti

Every donation, no matter how small, can make a real difference to someone in our community.

14/09/2026

It was great to welcome MSP Alyn Smith for a meeting with our CEO, Natalie Masterson on Friday, discussing how we can continue strengthening support for the third sector across Stirling and the Forth Valley. 🤝💚

Great chat as always with Nathalie Masterson CEO of SVE on the fantastic voluntary organisations across Stirlingshire and the Forth Valley. So many great organisations vital to our community, very glad to hear that Stirling Council is working well to support.

09/09/2026

📣Applications are now open!

The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults – Year 6 is now open for applications across Clackmannanshire and Stirling.

One-year grants of up to £4,000 are available to third sector organisations and community groups delivering projects that promote and improve the mental health and wellbeing of adults.

This year, CTSI and SVE have brought their funding together into one Fund. This means organisations working in Clackmannanshire, Stirling or across both areas only need to submit one application.

Applications close on 7 October 2026.
Find the full guidance, eligibility criteria and information on how to apply here: https://www.sventerprise.org.uk/latest-news/community-mental-health-and-wellbeing-fund-year-6-open-applications/

04/09/2026

We're here at the Thistles Stirling Charity fayre all day today!

Come say hi for a chat about some of the things we offer like our Volunteer Portal, the Stirling Committee Lottery, Saltire or support for your organisation.

Lots of freebies on the go too!