Volunteering Open Day
If you’re considering volunteering, this is a fantastic opportunity to meet face to face and support your local community.
Monthly Funding Update 07th October 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
Save the Date! - 18th November
Volunteer Centre East Lothian’s Conference on the 18th November 2021
State of the Sector East Lothian Impact Measurement Report 2021
We at Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL) are building evidence for our first Impact Measurement Report to illustrate the economic value of the Third/Charity Sector in East Lothian.
A National Care Service for Scotland – Third Sector East Lothian Consultation Survey
This survey is designed to gather the views of third sector organisations across East Lothian to help inform a response to the national consultation on the establishment of a National Care Service for Scotland (NCS).
Community Taskforce Volunteers
We are recruiting volunteers to join our local Volunteer Task Force to help people in our community
Playlist for Life - hosting a musical reminiscences afternoon
UK charity that encourages the therapeutic use of music for people with dementia, has appointed its first ever East Lothian-based Local Organiser, Peter Fairbrother.
Covid-19 & 3rd Sector Update 22/09/2021
Volunteer Centre East Lothian’s latest Covid-19 & Third Sector Update is now available.
Health & Social Care Forum
The integration of adult health and social care is part of the Scottish Government’s programme of reform of public services designed to improve outcomes for people and the communities in which they live.
Monthly Funding Update 10th September 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.
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.
