THE FALKIRK FOOTBALL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 

To provide equipment that will support the transition towards remote working, which in turn will ensure the Community Foundation?s delivery continues during the challenges faced by COVID-19.

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Grant through the Colleagues in the Community Fund to support Midnight League, a diversionary programme in Falkirk that aims to have a positive impact on crime and antisocial behaviour.

The Falkirk Foundation Blind Club supports elderly, disabled people who are registered blind or visually impaired and suffer from, or are at risk of, isolation/loneliness. Members are brought ....more

The Falkirk Foundation Blind Club supports elderly, disabled people who are registered blind or visually impaired and suffer from, or are at risk of, isolation/loneliness. Members are brought together for social-interaction, companionship, musical entertainment, competitions/games and discussions re: general interests, local issues and current standard of disabled provision.

This project will enable the organisation to deliver an improved version of their existing early-intervention programme to at risk young people. The project will use football and the assets of the ....more

This project will enable the organisation to deliver an improved version of their existing early-intervention programme to at risk young people. The project will use football and the assets of the club to support young people in reconnecting with their local community.

The Falkirk Skills Academy

Connecting Communities Through Football

Falkirk Football Community Foundation will utilise the passion for Falkirk Football Club that exists in the community to deliver an innovative programme. The programme will increase people’s basic ....more

Falkirk Football Community Foundation will utilise the passion for Falkirk Football Club that exists in the community to deliver an innovative programme. The programme will increase people’s basic digital skills and, through practical activities, give them the confidence to use the skills. We will initially target people who have an interest in the football club to participate in the programme. Prior to starting we will survey the potential participants to ensure they need the level of course we are delivering. We will use the attraction of the club and the opportunity to meet players and manager as a draw for the programme. To maintain their interest we will structure the programme and specific activities around the club, researching, writing about and other tasks associated with the club to provide relevance to the individuals and to use their digital skills. We will deliver three programmes of 10 weeks each during 2015-16. Each programme will cater for 10 participants, with the first delivered by staff and the latter two supported by volunteers. The programme will start with the BCS course, Computer and Online Basics, to implement a tried and tested method of introducing basic digital skills. This will include basic start up and functions, finding information, communicating via email and other methods, developing digital content and staying safe on line. Following on from this course we will set activities based on people’s needs and what they want to learn. We will use the attraction of Falkirk Football Club to draw people out and provide activities. They will get the opportunity to work in partnership with the Club and Foundation to develop regular online content. This will include a newsletter, press releases, web articles, Facebook updates and twitter feeds. In this way they will be able practice their skills in a positive environment promoting an activity and organisation they already support. This will use the different skills they during each week’s 3 hour session, homework and an additional hours supported access provided by FFCF free of charge. We will use our experience in delivering community and employability programmes to increase participant’s self-confidence and self-esteem alongside their practical skills. Barriers for older people getting online are likely to include the basic digital skills but more importantly the confidence to learn and put into practice new skills. We will gently develop this confidence and encourage a growth mindset in participants, so that they can learn from the course and then continue to develop their skills. We will use the attraction of football to deliver an innovative programme that engages people, provides a purpose to learn digital skills and the confidence to use those skills in their everyday lives.

We plan to offer a 3 stage employability programme to help people attain digital skills and the confidence to apply for benefits, jobs and to return to work. We will deliver an open day and 3 stages ....more

We plan to offer a 3 stage employability programme to help people attain digital skills and the confidence to apply for benefits, jobs and to return to work. We will deliver an open day and 3 stages of 6 days each over 6 weeks. The programmes allow for early positive outcomes and introduction of new people at higher competency levels. Stage 1 – Introduction to Digital An introductory programme, aimed at people with limited or no experience of online digital skills. It aims to introduce them to computers in a non-threatening way, develop confidence in basic operations and help them get online safely. It will include the British Computer Society “Computer and Online Basics” course and other employability skills. Through these skills we will ensure people have a basic grasp of Universal Jobmatch and can register and search for jobs through this system. Each candidate will be given an exit interview and action plan, with access to ongoing support, to ensure their progress continues. The outcomes from this stage will include: * Completion of BCS Computer and Online Basics * Increase in confidence of Digital Skills * Introduction to and registration and setting up a profile on Universal Jobmatch Stage 2 – Digital Applications Stage 2 is aimed at people with a basic knowledge of computers and website use, but limited experience of online job search. The course will provide a progressive programme to advance people’s digital skills. It will include ensuring all aspects of Universal Jobmatch are being used, an introduction to My World of Work and CV Building. The skills introduced will include drafting covering letters in online packages and through Microsoft Office. It will cover setting up email accounts, monitoring the account and attaching documents to emails The outcomes from this stage will include: * Using all features of Universal Jobmatch * Increase in confidence in use of job search websites and applying online * 1 supported application (Real or Simulated) Stage 3 – Selling yourself – Beyond the digital Stage 3 provides dedicated support for people to use digital skills to apply for positions and attend interviews. It will assist people to develop their digital skills to apply for positions. The process will start with job search and identification of suitable posts, followed by drafting suitable applications and preparing for interviews. We will use business contacts to provide mock interviews and realistic feedback. We will also support evaluation at the end of the process to encourage learning and therefore greater success with future applications. The outcomes from this stage will include: * Increased knowledge of a process for applying for positions * Reduced stress at job interviews * 4 job applications completed (Real or Simulated) All participants will be offered 2 weeks aftercare support including access to the ICT suite for a minimum of 1 hour per week, proof reading and individual support for applications.

The foundation will improve the IT facilities in its learning centre, providing the participants of its programmes with the opportunity to improve their IT skills and access online learning. The ....more

The foundation will improve the IT facilities in its learning centre, providing the participants of its programmes with the opportunity to improve their IT skills and access online learning. The grant will fund software licenses, British Computer Society registration, British Computer Society delegate training, server installation, operating system installation, marketing, sessional tutor costs, ECDL registrations and log books.