Welcome to the latest funding update from Volunteer Centre East Lothian.

Welcome to this week’s East Lothian Third Sector Update.

We’ve pulled together key funding opportunities, upcoming training, and sector updates to support your organisation – including Carers Week events, new grants, and volunteer opportunities across East Lothian.

East Lothian Foodbank Service Co-ordinator

Job Details

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Contract type: part-time, permanent

Hours: 30 hours per week

Work pattern: Monday to Friday Salary: £26,226 (Pro-rata)

Location: The East Lothian Foodbank, 3 Civic Square, Tranent EH33 1LH

The session is an opportunity to share experiences, highlight barriers, and help shape a fair and inclusive approach to community participation across East Lothian.

Apply for funding to support children, young people and families this summer.

Colleague Connection is an informal networking event.

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 who are all welcome to attend.

Join VCEL during an exciting period of growth and help support individuals and families across East Lothian.

We are recruiting a Communications & Networks Lead to strengthen local partnerships, amplify community voices, and support East Lothian’s third sector.

We are recruiting a Community Development & Networks Officer to strengthen local networks and support community organisations across East Lothian.

Welcome to the latest funding update from Volunteer Centre East Lothian

Nominations are now open for the Inspiring Volunteer Awards 2026! Celebrate the volunteers who make East Lothian shine, all shortlisted nominees will be recognised at our special afternoon tea event.

Welcome to the latest funding update from Volunteer Centre East Lothian

Find out more about the Community Benefits Gateway.

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.

Welcome to the latest funding update from Volunteer Centre East Lothian.

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.

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Our office will be closed from 18th December and will reopen on 5th January.