We are delighted to share our Annual Review 2024/25, a celebration of the incredible progress, resilience, and innovation across Clackmannanshire’s third sector.
This year has been one of growth, recognition, and collective achievement. Together, our members, volunteers, and partners have shown what’s possible when communities come together to build a healthier, fairer, and greener Clackmannanshire.
Key Highlights from 2024–2025
Volunteering on the rise: Formal volunteering in Clackmannanshire has grown from 18% to 24%, almost in line with Scotland’s national figure of 25%.
Membership growth: CTSI membership increased by 8%, now standing at 205 organisations, with over 70 coming together to welcome His Majesty King Charles III on his first official visit to Clackmannanshire.
Volunteer recognition:
- 103 nominations across nine categories at our Volunteers’ Award Ceremony.
- Saltire Awards registrations nearly doubled, with young people contributing over 7,000 volunteering hours.
- Inspirational stories like Ellie’s Summit Award and Willie Whyte’s British Citizen Medal showcase the Spirit of Clackmannanshire.
- Digital Champions assisted over 150 individuals, winning recognition at our Volunteer Awards.
Community Link Worker team: Recognised nationally as Team of the Year, delivering life-changing support across six GP surgeries and now expanding into schools and crisis referrals.
Family Support Collaborative: Over 70 organisations working together to transform systems for families, shortlisted for the COSLA Strengthening Communities Awards.
Community Wealth Building: Clackmannanshire continues to lead as a pilot area, with local organisations shaping Scotland’s new Community Wealth Building Bill.
Health & wellbeing impact:
- 351 referrals through Community Link Workers (a 42% increase).
- 139 families supported through new Family Support Hubs.
Partnerships for good: From climate action through the Forth Valley Regional Climate Hub, to cultural initiatives like Open Studios, and food sustainability via the Clacks Good Food Partnership, collaboration is driving real change.
Looking Ahead
Our vision remains clear: to support voluntary organisations and communities to thrive, connect, and lead change. With new initiatives like the CTSI Volunteer Portal, the TSI Learning Portal, and our role as a Community Catapult in the UK-wide Centre of Collaboration for Community Connectedness (C4), we are building momentum for a wellbeing economy that puts people and communities first.
Thank You
None of this would be possible without the dedication of our volunteers, members, partners, and funders. Your commitment continues to inspire and strengthen Clackmannanshire.
We invite you to read the full Annual Review 2024/25 and join us in celebrating the achievements of our sector. Together, we are shaping a brighter future.
