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🌟 Booking Live - Minds Matter Event 🌟
🌟 Booking Live - Minds Matter Event 🌟

Are you ready to be part of an impactful event dedicated to mental health awareness and support?

Nominations for this year's awards are now closed
Nominations for this year's awards are now closed

Nominations for this year's Inspiring Volunteer Awards closed 14th April at 9pm

Nominations for this year's awards - Deadline Extended
Nominations for this year's awards - Deadline Extended

Nominations are now open unit Sunday 14th April 24!

Third Sector Resource Sharing Survey!
Third Sector Resource Sharing Survey!

Your voice matters! Participate in our survey to shape the future of resource sharing and collaboration within the third sector.

All News and Updates

All News & updates
🌟 Booking Live - Minds Matter Event 🌟
🌟 Booking Live - Minds Matter Event 🌟

Are you ready to be part of an impactful event dedicated to mental health awareness and support?

VCEL Monthly Funding Update | April 2024
VCEL Monthly Funding Update | April 2024
Nominations for this year's awards are now closed
Nominations for this year's awards are now closed

Nominations for this year's Inspiring Volunteer Awards closed 14th April at 9pm

Nominations for this year's awards - Deadline Extended
Nominations for this year's awards - Deadline Extended

Nominations are now open unit Sunday 14th April 24!

Third Sector Resource Sharing Survey!
Third Sector Resource Sharing Survey!

Your voice matters! Participate in our survey to shape the future of resource sharing and collaboration within the third sector.

Nominations for this year's awards are still open
Nominations for this year's awards are still open

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

Plans to introduce charges for volunteering – have your say
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.

Join Us at Minds Matter Event in East Lothian VCEL!
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!

VCEL Monthly Funding Update | March 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.

How to Nominate an Inspiring Volunteer
How to Nominate an Inspiring Volunteer
Coming soon: changes to charity law and the way we regulate
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.

Welcome to the New VCEL Website: Exciting Changes Ahead!
Welcome to the New VCEL Website: Exciting Changes Ahead!
Veterans Calendar
Veterans Calendar
VCEL Monthly Funding Update | February 2024
VCEL Monthly Funding Update | February 2024
Help during the cost of living crisis | East Lothian Council
Help during the cost of living crisis | East Lothian Council
VCEL Board Vacancies
VCEL Board Vacancies
East Lothian Third Sector Update | 20/02/2024
East Lothian Third Sector Update | 20/02/2024
Adult Support and Protection Roles and Responsibilities
Adult Support and Protection Roles and Responsibilities
Harmful Sexual Behaviour Course
Harmful Sexual Behaviour Course
Veterans Activity Calendar February 2024
Veterans Activity Calendar February 2024
Responding to Disclosure of Rape and Sexual Abuse
Responding to Disclosure of Rape and Sexual Abuse
Funding for youth groups - information and consultation event
Funding for youth groups - information and consultation event
Understanding Violence Against Women and Girls and Spotlight On Domestic Abuse
Understanding Violence Against Women and Girls and Spotlight On Domestic Abuse
VCEL Monthly Funding Update | January 2023
VCEL Monthly Funding Update | January 2023
Bank of Scotland Foundation - Funding Program - Empower
Bank of Scotland Foundation - Funding Program - Empower
Connected Communities Training Calendar Jan Mar 24
Connected Communities Training Calendar Jan Mar 24
Port Seton Centre Needs You
Port Seton Centre Needs You
TSI Annual Satisfaction Survey
TSI Annual Satisfaction Survey

It is important to us that East Lothian's Third Sector and volunteers are successful, thriving, resilient and valued, and that we, as a TSI are delivering our Outcomes.

Assessing risk and safety planning for domestic abuse Training - 12th March 2024
Assessing risk and safety planning for domestic abuse Training - 12th March 2024
Fair Work Guide 2023
Fair Work Guide 2023

Upcoming Events

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Harmful Sexual Behaviour - Assessment and Interventions

The course will support practitioners (including foster carers) who work directly with children and young people and want to learn more about managing the needs of children and young people displaying or experiencing problematic or harmful sexual behaviour (HSB). 

Minds Matter

Here's your chance to not only connect with the community but also to learn from industry leaders and experts in the field. Whether you offer counselling services, peer support, or educational resources, your presence at Minds Matter can make a significant impact on mental health awareness in East Lothian.

Meet the funder with Bank of Scotland Foundation and the National Lottery Community Fund

Meet the funder session to hear from Bank of Scotland Foundation and The National Lottery Community Fund about their grant programmes.