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VCEL Logo Survey
Organisational Updates Gordon Scott 12/01/2026 Organisational Updates Gordon Scott 12/01/2026

VCEL Logo Survey

Help Us Choose Our New Logo!

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VCEL Newsletter Survey
Organisational Updates Gordon Scott 19/03/2025 Organisational Updates Gordon Scott 19/03/2025

VCEL Newsletter Survey

We Want to Hear from You!

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State of the Sector Questionnaire – Your Voice Matters!
Organisational Updates Gordon Scott 03/02/2025 Organisational Updates Gordon Scott 03/02/2025

State of the Sector Questionnaire – Your Voice Matters!

We need your help! As East Lothian’s Third Sector Interface (TSI) and representative body, we are regularly asked for insights on the health and challenges of the third sector by public authorities, including the council, NHS Lothian, and the Scottish Government.

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East Lothian Third Sector Update | 13/08/2024
Opportunities & Vacancies, Community & Wellbeing, Government & Legislation, Organisational Updates, Volunteer Insights, Funding & Grants, Training & Events Sharon Young 15/08/2024 Opportunities & Vacancies, Community & Wellbeing, Government & Legislation, Organisational Updates, Volunteer Insights, Funding & Grants, Training & Events Sharon Young 15/08/2024

East Lothian Third Sector Update | 13/08/2024

Dear Colleague,

Welcome to the latest Third Sector Update for East Lothian.

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East Lothian Third Sector Update | 30/07/2024
Organisational Updates, Government & Legislation, Opportunities & Vacancies, Training & Events, Community & Wellbeing, Volunteer Insights Sharon Young 30/07/2024 Organisational Updates, Government & Legislation, Opportunities & Vacancies, Training & Events, Community & Wellbeing, Volunteer Insights Sharon Young 30/07/2024

East Lothian Third Sector Update | 30/07/2024

Welcome to the latest Third Sector Update for East Lothian.

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East Lothian Third Sector Update | 17/05/2024
Volunteer Insights, Organisational Updates, Government & Legislation, Training & Events, Funding & Grants, Community & Wellbeing, Opportunities & Vacancies Sharon Young 17/05/2024 Volunteer Insights, Organisational Updates, Government & Legislation, Training & Events, Funding & Grants, Community & Wellbeing, Opportunities & Vacancies Sharon Young 17/05/2024

East Lothian Third Sector Update | 17/05/2024

Welcome to the latest Third Sector Update for East Lothian.

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Fair Funding Survey
Funding & Grants Sharon Young 17/05/2024 Funding & Grants Sharon Young 17/05/2024

Fair Funding Survey

Gathering thoughts and opinions from the third sector regarding the Scottish government’s plan to deliver fair funding by 2026

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Third Sector Resource Sharing Survey!
Organisational Updates, Community & Wellbeing Gordon Scott 04/04/2024 Organisational Updates, Community & Wellbeing Gordon Scott 04/04/2024

Third Sector Resource Sharing Survey!

Your voice matters! Participate in our survey to shape the future of resource sharing and collaboration within the third sector.

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Plans to introduce charges for volunteering – have your say
Volunteer Insights Gordon Scott 28/03/2024 Volunteer Insights Gordon Scott 28/03/2024

Plans to introduce charges for volunteering – have your say

Proposal to introduce fees for volunteering, removing the current waiver for volunteers in Qualifying Voluntary Organisations and applying a reduced fee.

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TSI Annual Satisfaction Survey
Organisational Updates Studio Creates 22/01/2024 Organisational Updates Studio Creates 22/01/2024

TSI Annual Satisfaction Survey

It is important to us that East Lothian's Third Sector and volunteers are successful, thriving, resilient and valued, and that we, as a TSI are delivering our Outcomes.

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Budget Consultation 2024-25
Funding & Grants Sharon Young 20/12/2023 Funding & Grants Sharon Young 20/12/2023

Budget Consultation 2024-25

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