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The session is an opportunity to share experiences, highlight barriers, and help shape a fair and inclusive approach to community participation across East Lothian.
Apply for funding to support children, young people and families this summer.
Join VCEL during an exciting period of growth and help support individuals and families across East Lothian.
We are recruiting a Communications & Networks Lead to strengthen local partnerships, amplify community voices, and support East Lothian’s third sector.
The session is an opportunity to share experiences, highlight barriers, and help shape a fair and inclusive approach to community participation across East Lothian.
Apply for funding to support children, young people and families this summer.
Colleague Connection is an informal networking event.
This relaxed get-together is for everyone who works with the voluntary and community sector, including colleagues from East Lothian Council, Health & Social Care Partnership and our Local Councillors who are all welcome to attend.
Join VCEL during an exciting period of growth and help support individuals and families across East Lothian.
We are recruiting a Communications & Networks Lead to strengthen local partnerships, amplify community voices, and support East Lothian’s third sector.
We are recruiting a Community Development & Networks Officer to strengthen local networks and support community organisations across East Lothian.
Welcome to the latest funding update from Volunteer Centre East Lothian
Nominations are now open for the Inspiring Volunteer Awards 2026! Celebrate the volunteers who make East Lothian shine, all shortlisted nominees will be recognised at our special afternoon tea event.
Welcome to the latest funding update from Volunteer Centre East Lothian
This relaxed get-together is for everyone who works with the voluntary and community sector, including colleagues from East Lothian Council, Health & Social Care Partnership and our Local Councillors.
Welcome to the latest funding update from Volunteer Centre East Lothian.
We look forward to welcoming Abigail Ward from the Giving Machine to host a presentation about who the Giving Machine are, what they do, their impact so far and their mission.
Abigail will give guidance on the Giving Lottery and Community Grants.
There will be time for a Q&A session at the end.
Our office will be closed from 18th December and will reopen on 5th January.
Welcome to the latest funding update from Volunteer Centre East Lothian.
Women’s Aid East & Midlothian will be holding their annual general meeting on the 5th of December 2025. Join them for a review of their work over the past year, and the unveiling of their Strategic Plan for 2026-2030
Welcome to the latest funding update from Volunteer Centre East Lothian.
We’re pleased to confirm that your lottery website is now back up and running.
Over the weekend, our lottery website experienced an unexpected period of downtime due to a power outage at a third-party server provider
Still time to apply! The Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund (Year 5) closes 14 Nov @ 11:59pm. Join our Q&A session on 6 Nov, 10:30–11:30am to get support and ask questions
A high point for the Scotland Demands Better campaign.
Be part of East Lothian’s biggest third sector gathering at the 2025 Annual Conference – Facing the Future Together. Enjoy a day of inspiration, networking, and showcasing your organisation at The Royal Musselburgh Golf Club.
Be part of East Lothian’s biggest third sector gathering at the 2025 Annual Conference – Facing the Future Together. Enjoy a day of inspiration, networking, and showcasing your organisation at The Royal Musselburgh Golf Club.
Support toolkit, webinar summary, and key resources available to help East Lothian groups apply for funding.
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.
Welcome to the latest funding update from Volunteer Centre East Lothian.
SCVO’s Digital Senior Leaders Programme is built for voluntary‑sector leaders working with limited time, budget and specialist support. It provides practical, adaptable approaches to strengthen strategic digital leadership and help your organisation become more effective, resilient and future‑ready.
We look forward to welcoming Sharon Stoddart from Greenspace Scotland who looks after Tesco Stronger Starts to host a presentation about who the Greenspace Scotland are, and how Tesco Stronger Starts works.
This course is for multi-agency operational staff and managers who are in regular contact or carry out direct work with children, young people and/or their parents or carers, and who have a requirement to learn more about child protection for their role. This course is suitable for staff who have not previously completed this training as it is not refresher training.
