Office Closed
Due to us being short staffed our Community Pantry and Kindness Cafe will be closed until Monday, 6th September.
Next round of asset transfer modules
The next round of COSS's really useful online learning opportunities has just been released.
Draft Poverty Plan Survey
The pandemic and lockdowns have increased poverty in East Lothian. It’s vital that we put in place a new Plan to reduce poverty and improve the economic and life chances of all our citizens.
Covid-19 & 3rd Sector Update 26/08/2021
Volunteer Centre East Lothian’s latest Covid-19 & Third Sector Update is now available.
New Report Published Highlighting the Work of TSIs Throughout Covid-19
Publication of the Evaluation Support Scotland Report into the roles played by Third Sector Interfaces across Scotland during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Covid-19 & 3rd Sector Update 13/08/2021
Volunteer Centre East Lothian’s latest Covid-19 & Third Sector Update is now available.
VOLUNTEER BEFRIEDERS Wanted
Young people in East Lothian URGENTLY need volunteer Befrienders to join the team at Engage Youth Befriending.
Monthly Funding Update 6th August 2021
Volunteer Centre East Lothian’s latest funding bulletin is now available. If your organisation is looking for funding there may be help available here
Enhanced Covid Response – Third Sector Survey
Understanding the third sector experience of supporting local people in relation to COVID testing and vaccination.
Floating exhibition features young people’s artwork
On 11 August People Know How and their partners and are holding an exhibition showcasing the art and sound pieces of young people who participated in their summer arts programme, Dear Lothian.
Volunteer Support Fund
Join us for an information session from Impact Funding Partners to find out more about the Scottish Government’s £3.3million Volunteer Support Fund.
Family Support Volunteer - Family Journeys
Helping families to rebuild connections when parents are separated from their children takes kindness, patience and understanding.
Covid-19 & 3rd Sector Update 15/07/2021
Volunteer Centre East Lothian’s latest Covid-19 & Third Sector Update is now available
Volunteering Support Fund
The Scottish Government’s Volunteering Support Fund is now open for applications. The £3.3 million Fund will be delivered on its behalf by Impact Funding Partners over the next 3 years.
COVID-19 Vaccine NHS Scotland Explainer Video - All Translations Now Available
Video resources just released below by the Scottish Government, all the videos are available in other languages.
Monthly Funding Update 6th July 2021
Volunteer Centre East Lothian’s latest funding bulletin is now available. If your organisation is looking for funding there may be help available here
Covid-19 & 3rd Sector Update 30/06/2021
Volunteer Centre East Lothian’s latest Covid-19 & Third Sector Update is now available