Members of Soroptimist International of Falkirk are actively involved in a range of projects – locally, nationally and internationally – supporting women and girls to achieve their full potential.
Every member contributes in their own way. This includes donating goods, supporting fundraising events and most importantly in the last 18 months supporting each other and staying connected.
Local Charity support, 2023 /24
Our local charity for this year is Forth Valley Women & Children Bereavement Team / SANDs (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death) charity
International Charity support 2023/24
Our international charity for this year is Starchild, a Glasgow-based charity which supports the health, education and wellbeing of women and children in Uganda
Young Care Leavers
60 young people were given gift sets of toiletries, each with a handwritten message, at Christmas time. One young person wrote of the positive effect it had at a difficult time.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Participated in the launch at Forth Valley College Stirling Campus, provided a display at Falkirk college in support of the campaign
Jams and Preserves
Members generously supported Fiona Richardson as she sold Jams and Preserves made from home-grown produce.
Bantaskin Rainbows / Brownies / Guides
Hosted an evening of Christmas activities and crafts
Knit and Natter
A regular and friendly members’ craft-group meeting fortnightly to collaborate in the production of multiple handmade items which have including trauma teddies, twiddle muffs, hospice heart, bereavement cribs, blankets, cannula sleeves, syringe-driver bags, breast cancer cushions, post-mastectomy support-cushions, worry-worms & hug-hearts
If you want to know more or would be interested in joining us please get in touch