This session is designed to support all Lead and Additional signatories, whether you are new to the role, about to step into the role or are interested in finding out more about what the role of being a signatory involves.

This online short course is designed for organisations that want to improve how they identify suitable funds and strengthen the quality of their funding applications. The session focuses on choosing the right opportunities, understanding how funders make decisions, and using practical tools, including AI, in a safe and sensible way to support your funding work.

The aim of this course is to gain a good understanding of the format and purpose of annual accounts and the trustees annual report. It will also consider reserves and to be aware of the statutory requirements for audit/independent examination, filing of accounts and other notifications to regulators.

Trauma is something many people experience, even if we don’t always see it. It can affect health, relationships, confidence, learning, and how safe we feel in everyday situations. Because reminders of trauma can appear in many settings, people can face hidden barriers when trying to access support or services. A trauma‑informed approach helps us recognise these impacts and respond in ways that support safety, trust, and recovery

The aim of this training is to highlight the vulnerability of disabled children and support practitioners identify and respond to concerns about neglect and harm. Disability awareness and effective communication are important to ensure children and young people with disabilities are safe.

The session is an opportunity to share experiences, highlight barriers, and help shape a fair and inclusive approach to community participation across East Lothian.

The session is an opportunity to share experiences, highlight barriers, and help shape a fair and inclusive approach to community participation across East Lothian.

Trauma is something many people experience, even if we don’t always see it. It can affect health, relationships, confidence, learning, and how safe we feel in everyday situations. Because reminders of trauma can appear in many settings, people can face hidden barriers when trying to access support or services. A trauma‑informed approach helps us recognise these impacts and respond in ways that support safety, trust, and recovery

This course combines with the online courses PVG & Signatory Training and PVG Regulated Roles to provide a complete package of training on the PVG legislation and its operation for signatories.

This online course with Pamela Redpath will look at financial roles and responsibilities within a voluntary sector organisation, why you need financial information, how to use it and how it impacts on others. It can be studied as a standalone course or in conjunction with the other "All things financial" course Annual accounting, governance and reporting - book both courses, get 10% off the 2nd!

The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 introduces 'regulated roles' to define whether PVG scheme membership is required when working with children and/or protected adults. This replaces the previous definition of regulated work. The session covers:

• an overview of the PVG Scheme;

• regulated roles with children and protected adults - who can join the scheme?

• normal and incidental duties

• resources available

This session is designed to support all Lead and Additional signatories, whether you are new to the role, about to step into the role or are interested in finding out more about what the role of being a signatory involves.

This course combines with the online courses PVG & Signatory Training and PVG Regulated Roles to provide a complete package of training on the PVG legislation and its operation for signatories.

The Safe & Together Model is an internationally recognised suite of tools and interventions designed to help child welfare professionals become domestic violence informed. It is used by practitioners in East Lothian and Midlothian. This one-hour briefing will give an overview of Domestic Abuse and an introduction to the Safe and Together Model. We will explain what we mean by Safe and Together and how this can support our practice.

The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 introduces 'regulated roles' to define whether PVG scheme membership is required when working with children and/or protected adults. This replaces the previous definition of regulated work. The session covers:

• an overview of the PVG Scheme;

• regulated roles with children and protected adults - who can join the scheme?

• normal and incidental duties

• resources available

The world we live and work in is changing at an ever increasing pace. Both employees and clients have different expectations and needs to those of 12 months ago, with much going online and remote management becoming a norm. You will have to continue to adapt your ways of working to these new norms, remote working and the increasing pace of change, it is a truth that we are all facing.

Small charity staff often manage social media on top of fundraising, service delivery, admin, events, volunteer support and everything else that lands on their desk. When it’s not your main job, keeping up with Instagram changes, TikTok trends and falling organic reach can feel impossible. The aim of this course is to provide you with realistic tools to work with, and relatable examples from real small charities.

This session is designed to support all Lead and Additional signatories, whether you are new to the role, about to step into the role or are interested in finding out more about what the role of being a signatory involves.

Why measure social impact? Every organisation can and should measure their social impact, especially in these uncertain times, because evaluation is key to securing both continued and future funding. Indeed, funding often depends on reporting your social impact clearly and concisely to funders who want to know their investment is making a real difference.

You will explore all of the different aspects of operational management of your community building, and you will be provided with advice on how to stay on top of this workload any questions you have about managing your own community building.

This online short course is designed for organisations that want to strengthen their understanding of Individual Giving and Event Fundraising and learn how these approaches can support sustainable income generation.

This session is designed to support all Lead and Additional signatories, whether you are new to the role, about to step into the role or are interested in finding out more about what the role of being a signatory involves.

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.

Volunteering can play a vital role at all stages of people’s lives.  Whether you’re taking your first step into work, returning after time away, navigating additional support needs, changing careers or looking to stay connected in retirement - there is good reason to volunteer for everyone. For people facing barriers to employment, volunteering can offer more than experience — it can provide structure, confidence, skills development and trusted networks.

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 a refresher and suitable for staff who have previously completed the full Child Protection and Risk Assessment Training.

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.

This course combines with the online courses PVG & Signatory Training and PVG Regulated Roles to provide a complete package of training on the PVG legislation and its operation for signatories.