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VCEL Monthly Funding Update | June 2026
Funding & Grants Sharon Young 11/06/2026 Funding & Grants Sharon Young 11/06/2026

VCEL Monthly Funding Update | June 2026

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

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Active & Nourished East Lothian Fund - Open
Funding & Grants Gordon Scott 27/04/2026 Funding & Grants Gordon Scott 27/04/2026

Active & Nourished East Lothian Fund - Open

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

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VCEL Monthly Funding Update | March 2026
Funding & Grants Sharon Young 19/03/2026 Funding & Grants Sharon Young 19/03/2026

VCEL Monthly Funding Update | March 2026

Welcome to the latest funding update from Volunteer Centre East Lothian

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VCEL Monthly Funding Update | February 2026
Funding & Grants Sharon Young 19/02/2026 Funding & Grants Sharon Young 19/02/2026

VCEL Monthly Funding Update | February 2026

Welcome to the latest funding update from Volunteer Centre East Lothian

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VCEL Monthly Funding Update | January 2026
Funding & Grants Sharon Young 19/01/2026 Funding & Grants Sharon Young 19/01/2026

VCEL Monthly Funding Update | January 2026

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

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Meet the Funder Webinar: The Giving Machine
Funding & Grants, Training & Events Sharon Young 15/01/2026 Funding & Grants, Training & Events Sharon Young 15/01/2026

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.

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VCEL Monthly Funding Update | December 2025
Funding & Grants Sharon Young 15/12/2025 Funding & Grants Sharon Young 15/12/2025

VCEL Monthly Funding Update | December 2025

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

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VCEL Monthly Funding Update | November 2025
Funding & Grants Sharon Young 26/11/2025 Funding & Grants Sharon Young 26/11/2025

VCEL Monthly Funding Update | November 2025

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

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Join Our Q&A – Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund (Year 5)
Funding & Grants, Training & Events Gordon Scott 30/10/2025 Funding & Grants, Training & Events Gordon Scott 30/10/2025

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

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VCEL Monthly Funding Update | October 2025
Funding & Grants Sharon Young 09/10/2025 Funding & Grants Sharon Young 09/10/2025

VCEL Monthly Funding Update | October 2025

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One Council Partnership Fund 2026/27 – Webinar Summary and Application Support
Gordon Scott 22/09/2025 Gordon Scott 22/09/2025

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.

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Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults – Year 5 Now Open!
Funding & Grants, Community & Wellbeing Gordon Scott 18/09/2025 Funding & Grants, Community & Wellbeing Gordon Scott 18/09/2025

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.

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VCEL Monthly Funding Update | August 2025
Funding & Grants Sharon Young 05/08/2025 Funding & Grants Sharon Young 05/08/2025

VCEL Monthly Funding Update | August 2025

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

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VCEL Monthly Funding Update | July 2025
Funding & Grants Sharon Young 22/07/2025 Funding & Grants Sharon Young 22/07/2025

VCEL Monthly Funding Update | July 2025

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

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VCEL Monthly Funding Update | June 2025
Funding & Grants Sharon Young 17/06/2025 Funding & Grants Sharon Young 17/06/2025

VCEL Monthly Funding Update | June 2025

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

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Indian Cultural Event Fundraiser - In aid of Our Community Kitchen
Community & Wellbeing, Training & Events Gordon Scott 01/05/2025 Community & Wellbeing, Training & Events Gordon Scott 01/05/2025

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.

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VCEL Monthly Funding Update | April 2025
Funding & Grants, Government & Legislation Sharon Young 08/04/2025 Funding & Grants, Government & Legislation Sharon Young 08/04/2025

VCEL Monthly Funding Update | April 2025

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Tackling Poverty in East Lothian Fund
Funding & Grants, Community & Wellbeing Gordon Scott 18/03/2025 Funding & Grants, Community & Wellbeing Gordon Scott 18/03/2025

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.

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VCEL Monthly Funding Update | March 2025
Funding & Grants, Organisational Updates Sharon Young 11/03/2025 Funding & Grants, Organisational Updates Sharon Young 11/03/2025

VCEL Monthly Funding Update | March 2025

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

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VCEL Monthly Funding Update | February 2024
Funding & Grants Sharon Young 03/02/2025 Funding & Grants Sharon Young 03/02/2025

VCEL Monthly Funding Update | February 2024

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

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