New Community Hub Opening in Musselburgh to Support Young Adults with Additional Needs
A new community hub for young adults with additional needs is opening this September.
VCEL Support The Poverty Alliance’s ‘Scotland Demands Better’ Campaign
We proudly support the Scotland Demands Better Campaign. Change for the better happens when we stand together.
VCEL Monthly Funding Update | July 2025
Welcome to the latest funding update from Volunteer Centre East Lothian.
East Lothian’s 2025 Third Sector is Coming This November!
Save the date! The East Lothian Third Sector Conference is coming this November!
Temporary Closure Notice: VCEL Building
Our building will be closed for essential refurbishments. Services continue remotely, contact us as usual.
East Lothian Third Sector Update 03/07/2025
Welcome to the latest Third Sector update for East Lothian.
OSCR Update Charity Trustee Requirements
OSCR are making changes to how charities submit their trustee information through OSCR Online, and how this information is shared.
You can find out about the changes here.
VCEL Monthly Funding Update | June 2025
Welcome to the latest funding update from Volunteer Centre East Lothian.
Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations: Consultation 2025
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has opened a consultation on updates made to their code of practice for services, public functions and associations, following the Supreme Court’s judgment of 16 April 2025 in For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers.
TSI Network Scotland Response to Programme for Government
We stand with TSI Network Scotland’s calls for greater investment in communities.
East Lothian Third Sector Update 01/05/2025
Welcome to the latest Third Sector Update for East Lothian.
Indian Cultural Event Fundraiser - In aid of Our Community Kitchen
Join Our Community Kitchen on Sunday, 8th June 2025, from 12pm to 5pm at Maitlandfield Hotel, Haddington, for a delightful day filled with Indian culture, food, and entertainment.
East Lothian Parking Management Review
The 2018 Local Transport Strategy for East Lothian Council introduced the Parking Management Strategy. The focus of this strategy is to provide balanced and appropriate parking facilities that support the economic, environmental and accessibility requirements of towns in East Lothian. The Strategy also aims to maximise the efficient use of parking provision.
Celebrate Volunteers' Week 2025 with Us!
Volunteers' Week (2 - 8 June 2025) celebrates the contributions of volunteers across East Lothian. We're hosting a social media campaign and need your help with videos, case studies, and sharing posts.
NEW SUICIDE PREVENTION CAMPAIGN & WEBSITE FOR SCOTLAND
Issued on behalf of Suicide Prevention Scotland
NEW SUICIDE PREVENTION CAMPAIGN & WEBSITE FOR SCOTLAND
On Wednesday 16 April 2025, Scotland's new national suicide prevention public awareness campaign will go live.
On the same day, Suicide Prevention Scotland's new website, SuicidePrevention.scot will also be launched.
Consultation Open on New Community Wealth Building Bill
This is your opportunity to share your views on the new Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill.
Reminder: The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 is Now Live
The Disclosure Act has gone live. Stay up to date with all the changes.
Tackling Poverty in East Lothian Fund
Gants up to £5,000 for East Lothian projects aimed at preventing or alleviating poverty. Eligible applicants are registered Scottish charities with a minimum of 2 years in operation.