CVFM Competitors

Stirling Council is a Scottish local authority which provides services to about 94,330 residents in central Scotland; one of Scotland's most scenic and historic locations. The area borders the council areas of Clackmannanshire (to the east), Falkirk (to the south east), Perth and Kinross (to the north and north east), Argyll and Bute (to the north and north west), and both East and West Dunbartonshire, both to Stirling's southwest.

We believe in the power of community to create a fairer society. Locality supports localcommunity organisations to be strong and successful.Our national network of over 2,000 membershelpsmore than 400,000 people every week. We offer specialist advice,peer learning and campaign with members for the community sector.

🎨 Impact Arts is an award-winning community arts charity transforming lives creativity. We deliver a variety of life-changing art programmes at our permanent bases in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Irvine, and in various local authorities across Central Scotland. For three decades, we have been tackling inequalities and addressing poverty for people of all ages who are facing barriers, disadvantages, or poor life chances. We do this through creative engagement techniques (like painting, crafting, photography, animation, music making, etc.) combined with wraparound bespoke support. 🖼️ Children benefit from our Art Therapy, Creative Play, and Art Wise programmes where they build resilience, process difficult emotions or trauma, and strengthen relationships through art and creative activities delivered by a qualified Art Therapist. 🖌️ Young people disengaged from school or out of work can take part in art projects, gain qualifications and work experience, and get support toward positive destinations through our creative programmes and employability projects. 🧑🎨 Adults at risk of homelessness and/or who are care experienced receive tenancy sustainment support in Make It Your Own where they learn skills in DIY and creative interior design, so they can turn their new house into a home. And adults facing unemployment can access creative employability programmes like Impactful Parents to get back into work, education, or training. 🧶 Older people experiencing isolation, loneliness, or poor health can take part in Craft Café, our weekly art programme bringing joy to later years in community settings and care homes. Visit our website to learn more and get involved: www.impactarts.co.uk