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Falkirk Council |
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BP Grangemouth |
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Central Scotland Forest Trust |
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BTCV Scotland |
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Scottish Wildlife Trust |
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Scottish Natural Heritage |
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Scottish Enterprise Forth Valley |
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Forth Valley College |
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F.E.T. can give advice and guidance to help you with your project. You may also need to explore the resources offered by other bodies. We have provided a list here of some of the sites available to assist you.
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO)
SCVO represents and provides support, advice and information for voluntary organisations in Scotland. |
Volunteer Development Scotland (VDS)
Support, advice, guidance and training on developing and managing volunteer groups and work groups. |
Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG)
Practical advice for farmers and landowners on making adjustments to farming practices and operations for the benefit of wildlife, archaeology, landscape, access and conservation. |
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Community Webnet is a one-stop shop for Scottish community groups carrying out projects which improve the quality of life for local communities. |
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Falkirk Online - a one stop shop for information and services throughout the Falkirk area. |
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Land management College based in the Broxburn area of Central Scotland, Providing a number of courses in conservation and project skills |
Big Lottery Scheme
Heritage Lottery Scheme |
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There are many environmental organisations operating in the Falkirk area, with either active volunteers, local offices or active projects. Here are some of the major players ( please note some of these links have been repeated)
John Muir Trust (JMT)
Protecting and conserving wild land. Encourages community ownership and management of land and offers John Muir Award, as well as a programme of volunteer work days, training and activities throughout the year. |
WWF - UK
Campaigning for protection of wildlife and sustainable development, with projects at a global, national and local level.
WWF – Local matters site |
Green Space Scotland
Premier Scottish site for urban regeneration through environmental improvement. This organisation is operational throughout Scotland. |
BTCV Scotland
Scottish division of the UK's Premier conservation volunteering charity |
Central Scotland Forest Trust
C.S.F.T. are dedicated to the creation of the Central Scotland Forest - a mosaic of 620 separate forest sites, which by 2015 will cover 34,000 hectares |
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Scottish Wildlife Trust's (SWT) interests are spread across Scotland with headquarters are in Edinburgh. With conservation at the heart of the organisation, SWT are committed to giving homes, a voice and access to wildlife. |
Scottish Natural Heritage
SNH's task is to secure the conservation and enhancement of Scotland's unique and precious natural heritage - the wildlife, the habitats and the landscapes which have evolved in Scotland through the long partnership between people and nature. |
Scottish Environmental Protection Agency
SEPA's main aim is to provide an efficient and integrated environmental protection system for Scotland that will both improve the environment and contribute to the Scottish Ministers' goal of sustainable development."
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Scottish Community Action Research
Aims To allow local groups to carry out their own research on community development, and develop knowledge and skills that help to improve their communities. |
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Your project will need funding at some point. FET has provided some links to the most frequently accessed grant awarding charities operational in the Area.
The Coalfields Regeneration Trust
Offering a range of grants for the regeneration of coalfield communities. |
Sportscotland
Funding for sports development in the community. Grants available through Sportsmatch and Awards for All. |
TSB Foundation
Grants to charitable organisations for projects benefiting the local community, particularly those supporting disadvantaged groups of people. |
Forestry Commission
Grants available for management and development of woodlands through
Woodlands In and Around Towns |
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
Provides grants for environment, arts & heritage, education, and social change projects. |
Environmental Action Fund (EAF )
Grants available for biodiversity and sustainability related projects. |
Environment Justice Fund
Grants for projects encouraging biodiversity.
For information on 2005 and previous years: here
For 2006 round: here |
Community Environment Renewal Scheme - This Grant system has been initiated by the Scottish Executive, in response to dis-amenity caused by the open cast mining of aggregates such as sand, gravel and hard rock.
CERS is operated by Forward Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Executive. All necessary information can be attained from that website, including guidance and application forms.
British Geological Survey Website - Shows where these quarries are located. |
Active Futures (Scotland) - The programme will provide grants for all sorts of physical activities - dance, keep fit, sports - at a stage in young peoples lives when they are less inclined to be active |
Voluntary Action Fund - Grants are made to enable voluntary organisations in Scotland to develop new, high quality, volunteering programmes |
The Scottish Community Foundation - The Scottish Community Foundation has an Environmental Grants programme, 'Your Community, Your Environment' which is aimed at helping community groups deliver sustainable environmental projects in their local area. |
SNH Grant Schemes |
Awards for all Scotland - Aims to fund projects that actively involve people in their local community, bringing them together to take part in heritage, charitable, health, educational, environmental and other community activities
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Lloyds TSB Foundation - Aims To address poverty; reduce isolation; promote family welfare, citizenship, social responsibility and independence; increase life skills; empower under-represented groups; and challenge prejudice |
New Ideas Fund - Aims to help groups in disadvantaged areas assess the feasibility of new ideas in regeneration, and develop and build support for new and innovative approaches to renewal. |
Please note that the above lists are not exhaustive, and that additions will be made from time to time |
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