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Nominations for this year's awards are still open
Awards, Volunteer Insights Gordon Scott 03/04/2024 Awards, Volunteer Insights Gordon Scott 03/04/2024

Nominations for this year's awards are still open

Closing date for nominations being submitted is Sunday 7th April at 9pm

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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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Join Us at Minds Matter Event in East Lothian VCEL!
Training & Events, Community & Wellbeing Gordon Scott 27/03/2024 Training & Events, Community & Wellbeing Gordon Scott 27/03/2024

Join Us at Minds Matter Event in East Lothian VCEL!

VCEL invites all local mental health organisations, charities, and support groups to be part of our upcoming Minds Matter event!

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VCEL Monthly Funding Update | March 2024
Funding & Grants Gordon Scott 26/03/2024 Funding & Grants Gordon Scott 26/03/2024

VCEL Monthly Funding Update | March 2024

Our latest funding bulletin is now available. If your organisation is looking for grants, there may be help available here.

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How to Nominate an Inspiring Volunteer
Awards Studio Creates 11/03/2024 Awards Studio Creates 11/03/2024

How to Nominate an Inspiring Volunteer

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Coming soon: changes to charity law and the way we regulate
Government & Legislation, Volunteer Insights Sharon Young 08/03/2024 Government & Legislation, Volunteer Insights Sharon Young 08/03/2024

Coming soon: changes to charity law and the way we regulate

Legislation was laid in the Scottish Parliament to bring into effect (or ‘commence’) some of the changes contained in the Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023.

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Welcome to the New VCEL Website: Exciting Changes Ahead!
Organisational Updates Gordon Scott 05/03/2024 Organisational Updates Gordon Scott 05/03/2024

Welcome to the New VCEL Website: Exciting Changes Ahead!

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Veterans Calendar
Training & Events, Community & Wellbeing Sharon Young 04/03/2024 Training & Events, Community & Wellbeing Sharon Young 04/03/2024

Veterans Calendar

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VCEL Monthly Funding Update | February 2024
Funding & Grants Sharon Young 01/03/2024 Funding & Grants Sharon Young 01/03/2024

VCEL Monthly Funding Update | February 2024

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Help during the cost of living crisis | East Lothian Council
Community & Wellbeing, Funding & Grants Studio Creates 26/02/2024 Community & Wellbeing, Funding & Grants Studio Creates 26/02/2024

Help during the cost of living crisis | East Lothian Council

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VCEL Board Vacancies
Opportunities & Vacancies Studio Creates 22/02/2024 Opportunities & Vacancies Studio Creates 22/02/2024

VCEL Board Vacancies

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East Lothian Third Sector Update | 20/02/2024
Training & Events, Volunteer Insights, Organisational Updates, Government & Legislation, Funding & Grants Studio Creates 20/02/2024 Training & Events, Volunteer Insights, Organisational Updates, Government & Legislation, Funding & Grants Studio Creates 20/02/2024

East Lothian Third Sector Update | 20/02/2024

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Adult Support and Protection Roles and Responsibilities
Training & Events Studio Creates 13/02/2024 Training & Events Studio Creates 13/02/2024

Adult Support and Protection Roles and Responsibilities

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Harmful Sexual Behaviour Course
Training & Events Studio Creates 13/02/2024 Training & Events Studio Creates 13/02/2024

Harmful Sexual Behaviour Course

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Veterans Activity Calendar February 2024
Training & Events Studio Creates 12/02/2024 Training & Events Studio Creates 12/02/2024

Veterans Activity Calendar February 2024

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Responding to Disclosure of Rape and Sexual Abuse
Training & Events Studio Creates 12/02/2024 Training & Events Studio Creates 12/02/2024

Responding to Disclosure of Rape and Sexual Abuse

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Funding for youth groups - information and consultation event
Funding & Grants Studio Creates 12/02/2024 Funding & Grants Studio Creates 12/02/2024

Funding for youth groups - information and consultation event

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Understanding Violence Against Women and Girls and Spotlight On Domestic Abuse
Studio Creates 12/02/2024 Studio Creates 12/02/2024

Understanding Violence Against Women and Girls and Spotlight On Domestic Abuse

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VCEL Monthly Funding Update | January 2023
Funding & Grants Studio Creates 12/02/2024 Funding & Grants Studio Creates 12/02/2024

VCEL Monthly Funding Update | January 2023

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Bank of Scotland Foundation - Funding Program - Empower
Funding & Grants Studio Creates 08/02/2024 Funding & Grants Studio Creates 08/02/2024

Bank of Scotland Foundation - Funding Program - Empower

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