Safebase

03/06/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Our Chairperson, Richard McLennan 🏆

Tonight, we are incredibly proud to share that our Chairperson, Richard McLennan, was named the winner of the Inspire Volunteering Award 2026 as part of the Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise Inspire volunteer awards.

Richard has dedicated countless hours to supporting communities across Stirling, Falkirk and beyond, helping to build Safebase Scotland into the organisation it is today. His leadership, commitment and determination have helped create a service that supports thousands of people each year through welfare, first aid, mental health support and community safety initiatives.

Speaking after receiving the award, Richard said:

"No volunteer does what they do for awards. We do it because we believe in making a difference and we are passionate about helping others. Without a dedicated team of volunteers, Safebase Scotland would not be what it is today. My role is simply to lead and coordinate the team, which is the easy part. The real credit belongs to every volunteer who gives up their time to support our communities."

While this award recognises Richard's contribution, everyone at Safebase Scotland knows it also reflects the commitment of our entire volunteer family. Every patrol, every event, every welfare check and every person helped is the result of volunteers working together with a shared purpose.

Richard added:

"I am truly honoured and humbled to receive this award. To be recognised alongside so many inspiring volunteers is a privilege. Thank you to everyone who has supported me, Safebase Scotland, and the communities we serve. Well done to all the winners tonight"

Please join us in congratulating Richard on this well-deserved recognition. 👏💙

30/05/2026

A great morning helping at Stirling Walking the Marches with our friends Police Scotland Forth Valley .

This historic event have been part of the Stirling Culture for over 900 years. Patrolling and checking the city boundaries, sods of turf and turf walls often marked the boundaries.

Our bikes from FEL Scotland proved handy once again, our cycle response team zipping along side the walk to assist where needed.

27/05/2026

Does anyone have space to store the Santa sleigh, the roundtable Santa run has become something of an institution and it would be a shame to loose this CVS Falkirk XOXO Falkirk fans City Falkirk Indy Cabs Falkirk Herald

🎅 SANTA NEEDS YOUR HELP🎅

Good evening Falkirk, Santa is really needing help from the Community of Falkirk, Due to some behind the scenes technical issues Santa and his elves are desperately needing to find a new place to store the Sleigh.

⚠️We need out of hours access, somewhere that is safe and secure & power to charge the sleigh⚠️

If anyone has a unit or Garage that could fit the sleigh please get in touch today.

If there are any local businesses in the Falkirk area who would be kind enough to let us store the sleigh in there premises please get in touch, for local businesses we can put your Name or company logo on our Santa sleigh schedule as a bit of advertisement for you.

Share far and wide and let's save Falkirk's Christmas float!💙🎅

24/05/2026

Another busy Saturday afternoon into night kept on our toes but it was nice to out on a warm night short sleeves all night.

The fairies in Friar street had an extra visit.

Thanks to Stirling Street Pastors Police Scotland Forth Valley for helping with a couple of patients tonight too.

20/05/2026

Such amazing words, thank you for your kind words. Our aim is to help those in need and keep everyone safe and secure

18/05/2026

Such a postitive move for business in Stirling. We see a huge benefit for the nighttime economy.
Go Forth Stirling business improvement district Police Scotland Forth Valley Stirling Council Stirling Talks

17/05/2026

***owner found and plan in place to give it back, thanks everyone **

We never got a chance to hand this over to Police Scotland Forth Valley colleagues

Can people please share and help Leah get her licence back

17/05/2026

Another busy weekend and us forgetting to post anything, oops. We had teams in falkirk and Stirling again . We had a little time to watch the baby bunnies early on in Stirling.

Thanks to Indy Cabs for getting one of our volunteers home safely on Saturday night.

10/05/2026

It was a long day for us yesterday but we are here to help. A great team effort from all Emergency services under trying circumstances.

06/05/2026

⚠️ A difficult conversation but one we need to have⚠️

We know e-scooters and e-bikes are popular and many young people see them as fun, convenient and harmless. Unfortunately, we are increasingly seeing near misses, injuries and dangerous use across our communities.

Many parents are shocked to discover that privately owned e-scooters are illegal on public roads, pavements, parks and cycle paths in the UK.
This is not about blaming young people. It is about keeping them safe.

A collision at even low speed can change a life in seconds, not just for the rider, but for pedestrians and other road users too.

Please take a few minutes to read the graphic below and speak to your children about:
🚫 Where these vehicles can legally be used
🪖 The importance of helmets and protective gear
⚡ The dangers of speed and inexperience
👨‍👩‍👧 Parental responsibility and the legal consequences
Awareness saves injuries. Conversations save lives.

Please like, share and help us spread the message across Stirling, Falkirk and beyond 💙