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Scottish Budget: Asks and Offers - TSI Scotland Network
Government & Legislation Robert Webb 25/11/2024 Government & Legislation Robert Webb 25/11/2024

Scottish Budget: Asks and Offers - TSI Scotland Network

In advance of the budget on 4th December, the TSI Scotland Network are calling on Government to instigate public service reform with the Third Sector at its heart.

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16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women and Girls in East Lothian and Midlothian: Calendar of Events
Robert Webb 13/11/2024 Robert Webb 13/11/2024

16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women and Girls in East Lothian and Midlothian: Calendar of Events

Find the full schedule for 16 days of activism to end violence against women and girls.

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Third Sector Annual Conference (Event Schedule)
Training & Events Gordon Scott 13/11/2024 Training & Events Gordon Scott 13/11/2024

Third Sector Annual Conference (Event Schedule)

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East Lothian Third Sector Update | 12/11/2024
Funding & Grants, Government & Legislation, Opportunities & Vacancies, Organisational Updates, Training & Events, Community & Wellbeing, Volunteer Insights Sharon Young 12/11/2024 Funding & Grants, Government & Legislation, Opportunities & Vacancies, Organisational Updates, Training & Events, Community & Wellbeing, Volunteer Insights Sharon Young 12/11/2024

East Lothian Third Sector Update | 12/11/2024

Welcome to the latest Third Sector Update for East Lothian.

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One Council Partnership Fund is Now Open to Applicants for the Financial Year 2025/26
Robert Webb 08/11/2024 Robert Webb 08/11/2024

One Council Partnership Fund is Now Open to Applicants for the Financial Year 2025/26

Find out how to apply for the One Council Partnership Fund, now open for 2025/26

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Help Us Shape Our 2025 Training Calendar!
Organisational Updates, Community & Wellbeing Sharon Young 04/11/2024 Organisational Updates, Community & Wellbeing Sharon Young 04/11/2024

Help Us Shape Our 2025 Training Calendar!

I wonder if I could ask you for a few minutes of your time to help us find out more how Volunteer Centre East Lothian can support you with training that meets your needs.

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VCEL Monthly Funding Update | November 2024
Funding & Grants, Community & Wellbeing, Government & Legislation, Organisational Updates Sharon Young 04/11/2024 Funding & Grants, Community & Wellbeing, Government & Legislation, Organisational Updates Sharon Young 04/11/2024

VCEL Monthly Funding Update | November 2024

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

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NOLB - Quick Grants Programme
Funding & Grants, Government & Legislation Sharon Young 01/11/2024 Funding & Grants, Government & Legislation Sharon Young 01/11/2024

NOLB - Quick Grants Programme

The Quick Grants programme will open for applications on Thursday 24th October 2024. Completed application forms should be submitted no later than 5pm Thursday 7th November.

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East Lothian Third Sector Update | 22/10/2024
Robert Webb 30/10/2024 Robert Webb 30/10/2024

East Lothian Third Sector Update | 22/10/2024

Welcome to the latest Third Sector Update for East Lothian.

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Preparing for Upcoming Changes to Disclosure Scotland
Robert Webb 28/10/2024 Robert Webb 28/10/2024

Preparing for Upcoming Changes to Disclosure Scotland

Disclosure Scotland will be making changes to its services from 1 April 2025. Here’s everything you need to know, and what you can do to prepare.

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Third Sector Annual Conference 2024 (Booking Live)
Training & Events Gordon Scott 21/10/2024 Training & Events Gordon Scott 21/10/2024

Third Sector Annual Conference 2024 (Booking Live)

Join us for a day filled with inspiring keynote speakers, valuable networking opportunities, and a marketplace where you can showcase your organisation.

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Community Benefit Gateway (Online Drop in Session)
Training & Events Sharon Young 07/10/2024 Training & Events Sharon Young 07/10/2024

Community Benefit Gateway (Online Drop in Session)

We are offering an opportunity to chat about the Community Benefit Gateway in a drop-in lunch Session via Teams on Thursday 31st October, 12.00 – 13.00.

The Community Benefit Gateway is a fantastic opportunity to add your wishes for services and items that may help your organisation.

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Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults Year 4 – NOW OPEN
Funding & Grants Gordon Scott 30/09/2024 Funding & Grants Gordon Scott 30/09/2024

Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults Year 4 – NOW OPEN

Grant Award Level: £2,000 - £25,000 | Application Deadline: 29/11/2024 @ 11:59pm

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Public engagement on Planning Older People’s Services priorities launched
Community & Wellbeing, Organisational Updates Sharon Young 17/09/2024 Community & Wellbeing, Organisational Updates Sharon Young 17/09/2024

Public engagement on Planning Older People’s Services priorities launched

A 12-week engagement and consultation schedule has been launched by East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership (ELHSCP) in relation to its Planning Older People’s Services project.

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The BIG Family Event (Cyrenians)
Community & Wellbeing Sharon Young 12/09/2024 Community & Wellbeing Sharon Young 12/09/2024

The BIG Family Event (Cyrenians)

a FREE day of fun and learning for parents/carers and their young people (yoga, games, art, cooking).

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TSI Scotland Network’s Response to PM’s Speech
Community & Wellbeing, Government & Legislation Robert Webb 28/08/2024 Community & Wellbeing, Government & Legislation Robert Webb 28/08/2024

TSI Scotland Network’s Response to PM’s Speech

TSI Scotland Network's response to the PM's speech.

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Episode 5 of CONVO
Volunteer Insights, Organisational Updates, Community & Wellbeing Gordon Scott 27/08/2024 Volunteer Insights, Organisational Updates, Community & Wellbeing Gordon Scott 27/08/2024

Episode 5 of CONVO

The latest episode of 'CONVO' is now available.

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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 Employability Summit | Booking Live
Training & Events, Opportunities & Vacancies Gordon Scott 31/07/2024 Training & Events, Opportunities & Vacancies Gordon Scott 31/07/2024

East Lothian Employability Summit | Booking Live

This event is a unique opportunity to foster partnerships and collaborations among key stakeholders in East Lothian, with a focus on identifying and implementing effective solutions to employability challenges.

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Important: Review of Security Measures in Light of Recent Southport Incident
Organisational Updates, Government & Legislation Sharon Young 30/07/2024 Organisational Updates, Government & Legislation Sharon Young 30/07/2024

Important: Review of Security Measures in Light of Recent Southport Incident

Please see the following message and advice from the Scottish Government, following the horrific incident in Southport yesterday.

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Us & The Community

VCEL runs a number of community services and initiatives that support local people. Here you’ll find information which might be of benefit if you live within East Lothian

VCEL Locator

Discover and map useful services across the region with the VCEL Locator.

Support & Wellbeing

Find information here on wellbeing support services available to young people and adults in East Lothian.

Training & Events

We host a number of different workshops, training sessions and other events in East Lothian which are open to all.

Volunteering Opportunities

Search our list of volunteering opportunities to find something that suits your own interests and availability.

Awards

Recognising and celebrating the achievements of East Lothian’s volunteers is such a special highlight every year.

Wellbeing & Information Hubs

Whatever’s weighing you down, from money worries to loneliness, we’re here to help at East Lothian’s Wellbeing and Information Hubs.

Kindness Cafe

East Lothian Lottery

Support for Young People

Employability

Community FAQs

Us & Organisations

VCEL provides a whole range of information and services for local organisations working in East Lothian. You can find out more here

Recruiting Volunteers

Looking for volunteers or wanting to register opportunities for individuals or businesses to get involved with your cause? Here’s how

Social Enterprise

More on what social enterprises are and how they play a vital role in the community.

Start Ups

Being inspired to set up a charity, community group or social enterprise is a great thing. We’re here to advise, guide and support you with everything you need to know.

Young People

Find information on our Youth Befriending Service bringing positivity to the lives of vulnerable young people living within East Lothian.

For Trustees

We’re always here to give trustees any support or advice they need, as well as access to training and information.

Book a room

Looking to hire a room for a meeting, training or simply a quiet space? We have just the location.

Training & Events

Learn at your own pace

Organisation FAQs

Funding

Resources

VolunteerWiki

About Us

VCEL works at the heart of the East Lothian community, providing support, advice and advocacy for individuals and organisations across the voluntary sector.

What We Do

Everything we do at VCEL is geared towards building empowered, resilient and thriving communities.

What’s On

There’s always something good happening in East Lothian. And you can be part of it. From events to training and workshops; here’s whats on.

Third Sector Network

Learn more about our involvement with the Third Sector Network here.

Our Team

You can get to know us more by meeting the VCEL team here.

Our Partnerships

We’re proud to work in partnership with many organisations. Learn more about them here.

General FAQs