NHS Community Benefits Gateway Overview
Find out more about the Community Benefits Gateway.
Colleague Connection
This relaxed get-together is for everyone who works with the voluntary and community sector, including colleagues from East Lothian Council, Health & Social Care Partnership and our Local Councillors.
VCEL Monthly Funding Update | January 2026
Welcome to the latest funding update from Volunteer Centre East Lothian.
Meet the Funder Webinar: The Giving Machine
We look forward to welcoming Abigail Ward from the Giving Machine to host a presentation about who the Giving Machine are, what they do, their impact so far and their mission.
Abigail will give guidance on the Giving Lottery and Community Grants.
There will be time for a Q&A session at the end.
Season's Greetings and Office Closure Notice
Our office will be closed from 18th December and will reopen on 5th January.
VCEL Monthly Funding Update | December 2025
Welcome to the latest funding update from Volunteer Centre East Lothian.
Women’s Aid East & Midlothian AGM
Women’s Aid East & Midlothian will be holding their annual general meeting on the 5th of December 2025. Join them for a review of their work over the past year, and the unveiling of their Strategic Plan for 2026-2030
VCEL Monthly Funding Update | November 2025
Welcome to the latest funding update from Volunteer Centre East Lothian.
Lottery Website Online
We’re pleased to confirm that your lottery website is now back up and running.
Lottery Website Downtime – Service Update
Over the weekend, our lottery website experienced an unexpected period of downtime due to a power outage at a third-party server provider
Join Our Q&A – Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund (Year 5)
Still time to apply! The Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund (Year 5) closes 14 Nov @ 11:59pm. Join our Q&A session on 6 Nov, 10:30–11:30am to get support and ask questions
Thousands March Through Edinburgh In Call for Action on Poverty
A high point for the Scotland Demands Better campaign.
Stalls Now Available to Book: 2025 Annual Third Sector Conference
Be part of East Lothian’s biggest third sector gathering at the 2025 Annual Conference – Facing the Future Together. Enjoy a day of inspiration, networking, and showcasing your organisation at The Royal Musselburgh Golf Club.
Book Now: Third Sector Annual Conference 2025 – Facing the Future Together
Be part of East Lothian’s biggest third sector gathering at the 2025 Annual Conference – Facing the Future Together. Enjoy a day of inspiration, networking, and showcasing your organisation at The Royal Musselburgh Golf Club.
One Council Partnership Fund 2026/27 – Webinar Summary and Application Support
Support toolkit, webinar summary, and key resources available to help East Lothian groups apply for funding.
Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults – Year 5 Now Open!
Applications now open for the Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund (Year 5–6)!
Grants up to £50,000 available for community-led mental health projects in East Lothian.
VCEL Monthly Funding Update | September 2025
Welcome to the latest funding update from Volunteer Centre East Lothian.

