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Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults – Year 5 Now Open!
Funding & Grants, Community & Wellbeing Gordon Scott 18/09/2025 Funding & Grants, Community & Wellbeing Gordon Scott 18/09/2025

Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults – Year 5 Now Open!

Applications now open for the Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund (Year 5–6)!
Grants up to £50,000 available for community-led mental health projects in East Lothian.

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VCEL Monthly Funding Update | September 2025
Funding & Grants Gordon Scott 12/09/2025 Funding & Grants Gordon Scott 12/09/2025

VCEL Monthly Funding Update | September 2025

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

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World Suicide Prevention Day 2025
Community & Wellbeing Robert Webb 10/09/2025 Community & Wellbeing Robert Webb 10/09/2025

World Suicide Prevention Day 2025

Changing the narrative on suicide.

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OCPF 26/27 - Application Support Webinars
Funding & Grants, Training & Events Gordon Scott 09/09/2025 Funding & Grants, Training & Events Gordon Scott 09/09/2025

OCPF 26/27 - Application Support Webinars

Applications now open for the One Council Fund 2026/27! Join our webinars to explore the toolkit and get support before the 30 Sept deadline.

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Social Enterprise Census 2024 Report Marks a Decade of Innovation and Impact
Government & Legislation Robert Webb 02/09/2025 Government & Legislation Robert Webb 02/09/2025

Social Enterprise Census 2024 Report Marks a Decade of Innovation and Impact

The report on the Social Enterprise Scotland Census 2024 has been published, marking a decade of innovation and social entrepreneurship in Scotland.

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East Lothian Third Sector Update | 26/08/2025
Funding & Grants, Government & Legislation, Opportunities & Vacancies, Organisational Updates, Training & Events, Community & Wellbeing, Volunteer Insights Sharon Young 27/08/2025 Funding & Grants, Government & Legislation, Opportunities & Vacancies, Organisational Updates, Training & Events, Community & Wellbeing, Volunteer Insights Sharon Young 27/08/2025

East Lothian Third Sector Update | 26/08/2025

Welcome to the latest Third Sector Update for East Lothian.

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VCEL Monthly Funding Update | August 2025
Funding & Grants Sharon Young 05/08/2025 Funding & Grants Sharon Young 05/08/2025

VCEL Monthly Funding Update | August 2025

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

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Children Affected by Parental Substance UseLevel 3
Training & Events, Community & Wellbeing Sharon Young 30/07/2025 Training & Events, Community & Wellbeing Sharon Young 30/07/2025

Children Affected by Parental Substance UseLevel 3

What is this training?

This training offers an opportunity to hear from a person with lived experience and for practitioners to reflect

on how the guidance is helpful as a framework

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New Community Hub Opening in Musselburgh to Support Young Adults with Additional Needs
Community & Wellbeing Robert Webb 23/07/2025 Community & Wellbeing Robert Webb 23/07/2025

New Community Hub Opening in Musselburgh to Support Young Adults with Additional Needs

A new community hub for young adults with additional needs is opening this September.

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VCEL Support The Poverty Alliance’s ‘Scotland Demands Better’ Campaign
Community & Wellbeing Robert Webb 23/07/2025 Community & Wellbeing Robert Webb 23/07/2025

VCEL Support The Poverty Alliance’s ‘Scotland Demands Better’ Campaign

We proudly support the Scotland Demands Better Campaign. Change for the better happens when we stand together.

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VCEL Monthly Funding Update | July 2025
Funding & Grants Sharon Young 22/07/2025 Funding & Grants Sharon Young 22/07/2025

VCEL Monthly Funding Update | July 2025

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

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East Lothian’s 2025 Third Sector Annual Conference is Coming This November!
Organisational Updates, Community & Wellbeing Robert Webb 15/07/2025 Organisational Updates, Community & Wellbeing Robert Webb 15/07/2025

East Lothian’s 2025 Third Sector Annual Conference is Coming This November!

Save the date! The East Lothian Third Sector Conference is coming this November!

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Temporary Closure Notice: VCEL Building
Organisational Updates Gordon Scott 14/07/2025 Organisational Updates Gordon Scott 14/07/2025

Temporary Closure Notice: VCEL Building

Our building will be closed for essential refurbishments. Services continue remotely, contact us as usual.

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East Lothian Third Sector Update 03/07/2025
Robert Webb 08/07/2025 Robert Webb 08/07/2025

East Lothian Third Sector Update 03/07/2025

Welcome to the latest Third Sector update for East Lothian.

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OSCR Update Charity Trustee Requirements
Government & Legislation Robert Webb 07/07/2025 Government & Legislation Robert Webb 07/07/2025

OSCR Update Charity Trustee Requirements

OSCR are making changes to how charities submit their trustee information through OSCR Online, and how this information is shared.

You can find out about the changes here.

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VCEL Monthly Funding Update | June 2025
Funding & Grants Sharon Young 17/06/2025 Funding & Grants Sharon Young 17/06/2025

VCEL Monthly Funding Update | June 2025

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

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Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations: Consultation 2025
Robert Webb 27/05/2025 Robert Webb 27/05/2025

Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations: Consultation 2025

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has opened a consultation on updates made to their code of practice for services, public functions and associations, following the Supreme Court’s judgment of 16 April 2025 in For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers.

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TSI Network Scotland Response to Programme for Government
Government & Legislation Robert Webb 13/05/2025 Government & Legislation Robert Webb 13/05/2025

TSI Network Scotland Response to Programme for Government

We stand with TSI Network Scotland’s calls for greater investment in communities.

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East Lothian Third Sector Update 01/05/2025
Robert Webb 06/05/2025 Robert Webb 06/05/2025

East Lothian Third Sector Update 01/05/2025

Welcome to the latest Third Sector Update for East Lothian.

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Indian Cultural Event Fundraiser - In aid of Our Community Kitchen
Community & Wellbeing, Training & Events Gordon Scott 01/05/2025 Community & Wellbeing, Training & Events Gordon Scott 01/05/2025

Indian Cultural Event Fundraiser - In aid of Our Community Kitchen

Join Our Community Kitchen on Sunday, 8th June 2025, from 12pm to 5pm at Maitlandfield Hotel, Haddington, for a delightful day filled with Indian culture, food, and entertainment.

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Us & The Community

VCEL runs a number of community services and initiatives that support local people.

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.

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

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Us & Organisations

VCEL provides a whole range of information and services for local organisations working in East Lothian.

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

Inspired to set up a charity, community group or social enterprise? 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 in 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

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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.

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