Connecting and empowering parents and families across Forth Valley.
The Parent Club is a welcoming space for parents and caregivers from all backgrounds to share experiences, gain confidence, and access practical support.
We host weekly gatherings, workshops, and family-friendly activities that promote wellbeing, cultural understanding, and mutual support among families.
What We Offer:
⦁ Coffee mornings and discussion groups
⦁ Parenting and wellbeing workshops
⦁ Family activities and cultural celebrations
⦁ Peer-to-peer support and advice
Impact:
Over 80 parents supported across Stirling, Falkirk, and Clackmannanshire — helping families feel more connected, confident, and included.
Building confidence, connection, and pride in the next generation.
Our Youth Club creates safe and inspiring spaces for young people aged 12–18 to connect, express themselves, and learn new skills.
Through creative activities, workshops, and mentoring, young people develop leadership, teamwork, and self-confidence while exploring identity and belonging.
What We Offer:
⦁ Weekly youth sessions
⦁ Creative and cultural workshops
⦁ Leadership and life skills programmes
⦁ Youth-led campaigns and events
Impact:
More than 50 young people engaged each year — growing confidence, friendships, and awareness around equality and inclusion.
Recognising and supporting carers from all backgrounds.
The Carers Project offers tailored support for unpaid carers who look after family members, friends, or neighbours.
We provide wellbeing activities, peer support, and advocacy — ensuring that carers from diverse communities feel valued, seen, and supported.
What We Offer:
⦁ Monthly support and wellbeing sessions
⦁ Guidance on services and carers’ rights
⦁ Peer mentoring and community connection
⦁ Events celebrating carers’ contributions
Impact:
Over 60 carers supported through inclusive networks and partnerships with local health and social care organisations.
Empowering Families and Building Connections
The Parent Club is one of RISE Forth Valley’s key community projects — created by families, for families.
It draws on the lived experiences of our members and volunteers to ensure our services are culturally sensitive, inclusive, and tailored to the needs of racialised communities across the Forth Valley.
🌱 What We Do
The Parent Club reaches out to racialised parents, carers, and families who may have been left out of mainstream support. Through our extensive community networks, we connect with families who face barriers such as language, isolation, disability, or trauma — and provide them with opportunities to build confidence, learn new skills, and strengthen family wellbeing. We currently support around 50 families and engage with over 100 service users who experience social isolation due to culture, disability, lack of local family, or unfamiliarity with services.
Peer Support
⦁ Groupwork sessions
⦁ WhatsApp community for regular connection
⦁ In-person meetups and social events for parents and children
Workshops & Training
⦁ English language and communication support
⦁ Mental health and wellbeing sessions
⦁ IT and digital skills training
⦁ Healthy eating and cooking classes
⦁ Positive parenting and family relationships workshops
⦁ Exercise and relaxation sessions
Specialised Support Groups
⦁ Parents (mothers and fathers)
⦁ Domestic abuse survivors (mothers)
⦁ Carers and families of children with autism and disabilities
💬 Why It Matters
Parents from racialised backgrounds often face extra barriers when seeking support for themselves or their families, such as:
⦁ Language and communication challenges
⦁ Lack of culturally appropriate parenting or breastfeeding support
⦁ Cultural or religious expectations around family life
⦁ Experiences of discrimination, abuse, or trauma
The Parent Club acts as a safe and trusted space where parents and carers — both mothers and fathers — can connect, share experiences, and access help without fear of judgement.
More than half of our participants have experienced abuse or trauma, and the group offers a vital safety net and source of strength.
“Parent Club helped me feel part of something again. I’ve made new friends and gained confidence.”
Participant, Stirling
We receive referrals and collaborate with:
⦁ Health Visitors
⦁ GPs
⦁ Women’s Aid (Shakti and Saheliya)
⦁ Forth Valley Rape Crisis
⦁ Central Equality Agency (CEA)
These partnerships help ensure that every family, regardless of background or circumstance, can access the right support when they need it.
Connected Communities
The Parent Club supports the Scottish Government’s Connected Scotland Strategy, which aims to tackle social isolation and loneliness while building stronger social connections across communities.
Read the strategy here ›
Would you like to join Parent Club or volunteer to help?
Everyone is welcome!
parentclub@risefv.org
Sessions in Stirling, Falkirk, and Alloa
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Building Confidence, Belonging, and Leadership
The Youth Club gives young people aged 12–18 a safe and inspiring space to explore identity, develop new skills, and celebrate diversity.
We encourage young people to be themselves, build confidence, and take pride in their culture and community.
💬 What We Do
⦁ Weekly youth sessions with games, discussions, and creative projects
⦁ Leadership and teamwork workshops
⦁ Youth-led social action and awareness campaigns
⦁ Trips, cultural exchange, and mentoring opportunities
Every session is designed to help young people feel seen, supported, and capable of shaping change.
🌱 Our Impact
⦁ 50+ young people engaged every year
⦁ Increased confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills
⦁ Youth-led projects showcased in local schools and events
“Youth Club helped me find my voice and make friends who understand me.”
Amina, Falkirk
Interested in joining or supporting our Youth Club?
info@risefv.org
Supporting Those Who Care for Others
The Carers Project provides a safe and inclusive space for unpaid carers to find support, share experiences, and prioritise their own wellbeing.
We recognise the huge contribution carers make to their families and communities — and we’re here to make sure they feel valued and supported.
💬 What We Do
⦁ Monthly wellbeing and peer-support sessions
⦁ Workshops on carers’ rights and local services
⦁ One-to-one advice and advocacy
⦁ Social events to relax and connect with others
Our sessions are friendly and inclusive — open to all carers, regardless of background or caring role.
🌱 Our Impact
⦁ 60+ carers supported across the Forth Valley area
⦁ New peer support groups formed
⦁ Partnerships built with local health and social care services
“This group gives me time for myself. I’ve met others who understand exactly what I’m going through.”
Carer, Alloa
If you’re a carer or know someone who is, we’d love to hear from you.
carers@risefv.org
Sessions across Stirling, Falkirk, and Clackmannanshire
